French and Francophone Studies (BA)
A minor in French and Francophone Studies is described in the Minors section.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Requirements
The major in French and Francophone Studies major requires a minimum of 30 credits in 2000-level or above French courses and 12 credits in 2000-level or above “related courses” from departments other than French.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| All majors must complete ten FREN courses at the 3000-level or above. | ||
| The ten FREN courses must include at least one of the following foundation courses: | 30 | |
| Grammar and Culture | ||
| Grammar and Composition | ||
| Advanced French Grammar | ||
| Students must complete one of the following courses to complete the writing in the major requirement | ||
| Contemporary France | ||
| Grammar and Composition 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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FREN 3268W Grammar and Composition may be applied toward the Foundation Course requirement and the Writing in the Major requirement.
As part of their major, Technopole students must take the three-semester sequence FREN 3101 French for Engineering I, FREN 3102 French for Engineering II and FREN 3103 French for Engineering III (one credit each) in the two years prior to their departure to France.
Fashion Concentration (optional)
Students majoring in French may choose to pursue a concentration in fashion. The French major with a concentration in fashion aims to provide students with a survey of the historical, technical, creative, and business aspects of the global French fashion industry in its broader cultural context. The program prepares graduates for specialized roles in the international fashion and luxury goods markets, particularly in French-speaking countries. This concentration in fashion requires a semester of study at the American Business School in Paris (via a UConn Experiential Global Learning program) whose selection of fashion courses includes "Made in Paris: Luxury Quality Management" and "Sales Techniques for Luxury Brands."
To complete the concentration in Fashion, students must complete, as part of the 30 credits required for the major, a minimum of nine credits in fashion approved by the Coordinator of the French language program during their semester at the American Business School in Paris.
Education Abroad
Except for Technopole France dual-degree students, study abroad is highly recommended (but not required) for majors in French and Francophone Studies. Up to 15 credits towards the major may be earned abroad.
Technopole France dual-degree students must study abroad for a year in Toulouse. They will spend one semester at the University of Toulouse pursuing their French major and one semester pursuing an engineering internship overseen by the University of Toulouse. Technopole students may earn a maximum of 12 credits toward the major in French.
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.
Learning Objectives
- Communicate Effectively in French: By the end of the program, students will demonstrate advanced linguistic competence across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Interpret Texts and Visual Media: By the end of the program, students will be able to confidently analyze texts and visual media in French, conducting close readings to identify narrative techniques, symbolism, and stylistic devices.
- Integrate Cultural Awareness: By the end of the program, students will be able to demonstrate cultural awareness in professional and academic settings by analyzing diverse cultural perspectives and social practices within French-speaking communities.
- Apply Critical Thinking: By the end of the program, students will be able to evaluate and synthesize diverse ideas and arguments within French and Francophone studies.
- Use French for Professional and Career Applications: By the end of the program, students will be able to apply French language skills to real-world professional contexts by using industry-specific vocabulary and communication strategies relevant to global careers.