French and Francophone Studies, BA

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Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Major: French and Francophone Studies

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Program Overview

Designed to develop cross-cultural awareness and to foster international understanding, the French and Francophone Studies (FFS) Program adds an exciting dimension to the traditional liberal arts curriculum. The French and Francophone Studies major differs from the French major in two respects: its interdisciplinary nature and its greater flexibility in accommodating students’ areas of interest. The FFS major answers the needs of students with a strong interest in cultural issues in general and in French and Francophone history and society in particular. By allowing students to take coursework in English, the FFS major allows them to benefit from the many courses in various departments that focus on France and the Francophone world.

The FFS Program is an interdisciplinary, integrated program that understands the term “French” in its broadest sense. It thus reflects the diversity of the field of French studies, which explores varied cultures of Francophone expression: Canada, the Caribbean, North and West Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Reaching beyond disciplinary and national boundaries, the program encourages students to choose from a large selection of courses in the humanities, the arts, and the social sciences. In this way, it provides both a meaningful course of study and an outstanding preparation for graduate or professional schools and for careers in international business and finance, law, journalism, diplomatic service, nonprofit and other international organizations, health, teaching, or the arts.

Study Abroad

Study abroad in France, Belgium, Switzerland, French Canada, the Francophone Caribbean, or a Francophone African or Middle Eastern country is strongly encouraged but not required for FFS majors. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a short-term study abroad program in Paris (FRCH 308).

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Combined Bachelor's/Master's Programs

Undergraduate students may participate in accelerated programs toward graduate or professional degrees. For more information and details of the policies and procedures related to accelerated studies, please visit the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Program Advisory Committee

Affiliated faculty

Program Requirements

Students seeking to complete this major and degree program must meet the general requirements for bachelor's degrees and the Unified General Education Requirements. Students completing this program as a secondary major while completing another undergraduate degree program do not need to satisfy the school-specific requirements associated with this major.

Each student prepares a program of study in close consultation with a faculty advisor drawn from the advisory committee. Students should also discuss their choice of a minor or a second major with their advisor.

French and Francophone Studies (FFS) majors should demonstrate French language ability by completing FRCH 201-FRCH 202 or the equivalent. They will also take at least one 300-level FRCH course (see Foundations in Culture courses below).

Major

The major in French and Francophone Studies requires a minimum of 30-33 credit hours in the following areas:

1. Foundations in Language (8 hours)

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
For students entering at the 200-level of French language:
FRCH 201	Intermediate French I	4
FRCH 202	Intermediate French II	4
Students entering at the 300-level of language study complete 21 credits in courses from the Electives section below:
Total Credit Hours		8

2. Foundations in Culture: Introduction to French and Francophone cultures (9 hours)

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
FRCH/WLIT 295	The Francophone World	3
Choose two of the following:		6
FRCH 316	Contemporary France
FRCH 318	The Origins of France
FRCH 319	Modern France
HSTY 310	The French Revolutionary Era
Total Credit Hours		9

3. Electives: Related Courses in French and Other Disciplines (15-21 hours)

Students select from courses that focus on French and Francophone cultures in FRCH and other disciplines (art history, political science, history, etc.). These are chosen from the approved list (see below) and in conjunction with a program advisor. No more than 9 of these credits may be chosen from FRCH courses.

Anthropology

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
ANTH 399	Independent Study	1-6

Art History

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
ARTH 260	Art in Early Modern Europe	3
ARTH 280	Modern Art and Modern World	3
ARTH 284	History of Photography	3
ARTH 374	Impressionism to Symbolism	3
ARTH 379	Issues in 19th Century Art	3
ARTH 392	Issues in 20th/21st Century Art	3
ARTH 398	Independent Study in Art History	1-3

Economics

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
ECON 373	International Trade	3

English

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
ENGL 301	Linguistic Analysis	3
ENGL 368C	Topics in Film Capstone	3
ENGL/WLIT 387	Literary and Critical Theory	3

History

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
HSTY 201 & HSTY 202	Science in Western Thought I and Science in Western Thought II	6
HSTY 215	Europe in the 20th Century	3
HSTY 250	Issues and Methods in History	3
HSTY 310	The French Revolutionary Era	3
HSTY/RLGN 315	Heresy and Dissidence in the Middle Ages	3
HSTY 332	European International Relations 1789-1945	3
HSTY 397	Undergraduate Tutorial	1-3

International Studies

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
INTL 396	International Independent Study	1-3

Philosophy

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
PHIL 302	Modern Philosophy	3
PHIL 315	Selected Topics in Philosophy	3
PHIL 325	Philosophy of Feminism	3
PHIL 399	Philosophy Honors Thesis	3

Political Science

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
POSC 326	Constitutions in Practical Politics	3
POSC 367	Western European Political Systems	3
POSC 370A	Political Economy	3
POSC 373	Politics of the European Union	3
POSC 395	Special Projects	1-6

Religious Studies

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
RLGN/HSTY 315	Heresy and Dissidence in the Middle Ages	3
RLGN 392	Independent Study	1-3

Theater

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
THTR 329	Modern and Contemporary Drama	3
THTR 399	Independent Study in Theater Arts	1-3

World Literature

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
WLIT 211	World Literature I	3
WLIT 212	World Literature II	3
WLIT 399	Independent Study	1-3