Francophone Studies Major
Goal 1: Develop an understanding of the Francophone world as viewed through multiple disciplinary perspectives
Outcome 1: Analyze issues in the Francophone world through the lenses of at least two distinct disciplines
Goal 2: Demonstrate knowledge of the colonial and postcolonial evolution of France and another region in the Francophone world
Outcome 2: Identify key historical events and their importance for the relations between France and another Francophone region
Goal 3: Demonstrate knowledge of a Francophone culture outside of France
Outcome 3: Describe accurately in French some aspect of Francophone culture (perspectives, products, and/or practices) outside of France
Goal 4: Communicate effectively in the target language
Outcome 4: Communicate effectively in French in oral and/or written form, as is appropriate for this level
Cornerstone Core Curriculum Requirements
Consist of 14 core and 2 overlay requirements. See below for additional detailed information on each of these requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Course Requirements | ||
| ENG 101 | Craft of Language | 3 |
| World History Course Area | 3 | |
| Philosophy Requirements | ||
Either Level One or Level Two (but not both) -- must be Ethics designated. If approved, philosophy courses may count for a student's Writing Intensive overlay. Students may not double-count the same course as Philosophy Level Two and as a Mission Overlay course. | ||
| Philosophy Level One | 3 | |
| Philosophy Level Two | 3 | |
| Theology & Religious Studies Requirements | ||
If approved, Theology & Religious Studies courses may count for a student's Writing Intensive overlay. Students may not double-count the same course as CCC Theology and as a Mission Overlay course. | ||
| Theology | 3 | |
| Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Diversity & INT 151 Requirements | ||
A student's Diversity course may not count for any other CCC course area requirement or as their Mission Overlay course. If approved, Diversity courses may count for a student's Writing Intensive Overlay requirement. INT 151 may not count for any other CCC requirements. This course must be taken in the first two years | ||
| Diversity | 3 | |
| INT 151 | Inequality in American Society | 1 |
| Math & Natural Science Requirements | ||
If approved, Math & Natural Science Requirements may count toward overlay requirements. | ||
| Mathematics | 3-4 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
If approved, such Social Science Requirement may count toward a student's overlay requirements. | ||
| Non-Native Language Requirement | 3-4 | |
A single Non-Native Language course may not count as an overlay course but a second language course fulfills a student's Mission Overlay requirement. | ||
| Literature Requirement | 3 | |
If approved, Literature courses may count toward a student's overlay requirements. | ||
| Fine and Performing Arts, Creativity, and Design Requirement | 3 | |
If approved, Fine and Performing Arts, Creativity, and Design courses may count toward a student's overlay requirements. | ||
| Overlay Requirements | ||
| Writing-Intensive | 3 | |
If approved, Writing-Intensive courses may double count as major courses, minor courses, electives, or as any CCC course area requirement except for the first-year courses (World History and Rhetoric and Composition). | ||
| Mission-Overlay | 3 | |
Mission Overlay courses may double count as major courses, minor courses, elective courses, or any of the following CCC course areas: Fine and Performing Arts, Creativity, and Design, Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, or Social Science. | ||
| Total Hours | 47-49 | |
Recommended CCC Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Literature | ||
FRE Literature Course | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Language and Communication | ||
| Mission-Overlay | ||
Second French Course | ||
Major Requirements
The Francophone Studies major is an interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in the language, literature and culture of France, but also the art, history, philosophy and political systems of the wider French-speaking world. The major is also appropriate for students interested in multiple academic disciplines and cross-discipline perspectives. The Francophone Studies major requires 10 courses, at least five courses taught in French, and up to five courses taught in English.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in French (minimum of five (5) courses required; all courses taught in French.) | 15 | |
| The Francophone World | ||
| At least four courses from FRE 202 - FRE 499, with at least one course at the 400 level | ||
| Francophone Studies courses taught in English (may take up to 5) | 15 | |
| This list is not binding or exhaustive. Some courses may have prerequisites. Students majoring in Francophone Studies must take courses from at least two of three following categories: | ||
| Culture and Society | ||
| Intro to Global Art History I | ||
| Intro to Global Art History II | ||
| Art of Africa/African Diaspora | ||
| History of Global Architecture | ||
| Medvl Art Ctcombs to Cthdrals | ||
| Revolution to Realism1780-1880 | ||
| Impressionism & Post-Impress | ||
| Modern Art & Architecture | ||
| African & Caribbean Religions | ||
| Historical and Political Frameworks | ||
| History of Modern Africa | ||
| Early Modern Europe 1400-1800 | ||
| African Ethnicities | ||
| Intro to Comparative Politics | ||
| Intro to Global Politics | ||
| Intro to Political Thought | ||
| The EU and European Politics | ||
| Global Political Economy | ||
| Ethics inInternational Affairs | ||
| Conceptual Foundations | ||
| Franco-Afro-Caribbean Story | ||
| African Philosophy | ||
| The Enlightenment& Its Critics | ||
| Existentialism | ||
| Phenomenology | ||
| Language and Thought | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Free Electives
A varying number of courses, typically nine to twelve. Graduation requires 120 credits. Any credits necessary to reach that number outside of the CCC and major requirements are considered free electives.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| FRE 202 or FRE 301 |
Intermediate French II or French Conversation |
3 |
| ENG 101 | Craft of Language | 3 |
| Social Science (Recommended: LIN 101 or other approved Soc.Sci. course) | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3-4 | |
| Free Elective (or secondary major course) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRE 301 | French Conversation (or 3xx (Global Citizenship)) | 3 |
| World History | 3 | |
| Theology | 3 | |
| INT 151 | Inequality in American Society | 1 |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| FRE 3xx (CCC Literature) | 3 | |
| Philosophy Level One | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRE 325 | The Francophone World | 3 |
| Fine & Performing Arts, Design, Creativity | 3 | |
| FRS course in English (1 of 5) | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| FRE 4XX | 3 | |
| Religious Studies | 3 | |
| FRS course in English (2 of 5) | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRS course in English (3 of 5) | 3 | |
| Diversity | 3 | |
| Writing-Intensive course (can be FRE/FRS or other) | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| FRS course in English (4 of 5) | 3 | |
| Philosophy Level Two | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRS course in English (5 of 5) | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 122-123 | |