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Dec 12, 2024
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2012-2013 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
French Minor
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(18 credits)
The French program at the University of Saint Joseph offers the student a maximum of flexibility and individual attention in developing French skills, knowledge, and interests. Students may pursue French as a minor, a self-designed major, or simply for personal enrichment. French courses meet some General Education and International Studies major requirements. They also follow the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Standards [www.actfl.org], with the 5 C’s: helping students learn to Communicate, explore francophone Cultures, make Connections with other disciplines and personal careers, make Comparisons between native and French language and cultures, and use their language skills in the Community outside the classroom for personal enjoyment and professional growth.
There are two possible French minors:
- French Language Minor
- French Connections: Interdisciplinary Minor in French Studies
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French Language Minor
18 credits of courses offiered in French, including evidence of advanced proficiency, which may be demonstrated through: - 6 credits of course work in French at the 300 level
- A foreign study or internship experience that involved advanced level foreight language competency
- Proficiency examination
Two suggested course sequences are: Starting at the FREN 200 level:
Starting at the FREN 100 level:
French Connections
This minor allows students to explore connections between French studies and other disciplines, with a focus on practical connections to their major and/or career. Required Courses:
- 9 Credits (minimum) of courses offered in French at the Intermediate or Advanced level (200 Level or above);
- FREN 295 - Exploratory Independent Study 3 Credits - French Connection project related to major or another academic discipline
Remaining 6 Credits
The remaining 6 credits may be fulfilled either by: - taking additional courses offered in French (French 100 does not count)
- completing French-related courses in English
- completing a French-related internship or study abroad experience
Note
All French minors are strongly urged to pursue a study abroad experience (a summer, semester, or year) in a French-speaking country or region. |
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