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
The traditional undergraduate programs includes a minimum of 120 credits distributed across three components: A General Education component divided into Signature Courses, Variable Courses, and an Integrative Learning requirement; a Major and Divisional component; and Free Electives. In addition to course requirements as specified in each area, students must complete one certified course in each of the following overlay areas1:
- Diversity, Globalization or Non-western Area Studies,
- Ethics Intensive
- Writing Intensive, and
- Diversity
- 1
Overlay requirements are part of the 120 credit requirements
General Education Signature Courses
See this page about Signature courses.
General Education Variable Courses
See this page about Variable courses. Six to Nine courses
General Education Overlays
General Education Integrative Learning Component
See this page about Integrative Learning Component. Three courses:
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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in French (minimum of five (5) courses required; all courses taught in French.) | 15 | |
| The Francophone World | ||
| Two courses from FRE 301- FRE 320 | ||
| At least two courses from FRE 321- FRE 499, with at least one course at the 400 level | ||
| Courses in English (maximum of five (5) courses required) | 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 | ||
| Revolution to Realism1780-1880 | ||
| Impressionism& PostImpressiosm | ||
| 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.