The Bachelor of Arts Degree in French Education degree connects the learning of the French language and cultures to the training necessary to become a passionate and competent French teacher. Its emphasis on interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and immersion education allows students to creatively articulate meaningful links that they can share with their future students.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in French Education
- The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in French Education.
The University's Tier II writing requirement for the French Education major is met by completing French 340 and 350. Those courses are referenced in item 3. below.
- The requirements of the College of Arts and Letters for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
The credits earned in certain courses referenced in requirement 3. below may be counted toward College requirements as appropriate.
- The following requirements for the major:
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The following French courses (30 to 40 credits): |
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All of the following courses (15 credits): |
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FRN |
310 |
Stepping into the 20th Century and Beyond |
3 |
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FRN |
320 |
Exploring Diversity and Minorities in the Francosphere |
3 |
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FRN |
330 |
Progressing in French Pronuniciation |
3 |
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FRN |
340 |
Connecting with the Literatures of the Francosphere (W) |
3 |
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FRN |
350 |
Connecting with the Cultures of the Francosphere (W) |
3 |
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Note: FRN 391 Special Topics in Study Abroad may substitute for one of the 300-level required courses. |
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Complete an additional 15 credits from the following in French courses at the 400-level to meet the requirement of 30 credits in courses in the major: |
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FRN |
420 |
French for Professional Uses |
3 |
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FRN |
430 |
Perspectives in the French Language |
3 |
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FRN |
440 |
Perspectives in Literature and the Arts of the Francosphere |
3 |
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FRN |
450 |
Perspectives in the Cultures of the Francosphere |
3 |
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FRN |
491 |
Special Topics in Study Abroad |
3 |
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A maximum of 9 credits may be earned in each of the 400-level courses above to enable students to focus on a concentration. |
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All of the following courses from the shared professional sequence (18 credits): |
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CEP |
240 |
Introduction to Exceptional Learners |
3 |
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TE |
101 |
Social Foundations of Justice and Equity in Education |
3 |
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TE |
102 |
Pedagogy and Politics of Justice and Equity in Education |
3 |
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150 |
Reflections on Learning |
3 |
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TE |
302 |
Literacy and Adolescent Learners in School and Community Contexts |
3 |
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TE |
341 |
Teaching and Learning of (Bi)Multilingual Learners |
3 |
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TE |
334 |
Clinical Experiences in World Language Education I |
3 |
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TE |
434 |
Clinical Experiences in World Language Education II |
3 |
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TE |
435 |
Seminar in World Language Education I |
3 |
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TE |
436 |
Seminar in World Language Education II |
3 |
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TE |
437 |
Student Teaching Internship in World Language Education |
6 |