Department Of Modern Languages

FRENCH

Why Study French?

French influence and francophone cultures are found all over the world. The insights gained by our majors serve them well in education, business, travel and government service.

French art and history present some of the most fascinating subjects one could study, having formed the backbone of many modern concepts of culture. Study French with UCO and become civilized!

French Major Requirements

Total hours: 39-55

Elementary French		0-8 Hours
FRCH 1114	Elementary French I
FRCH 1224	Elementary French II
A maximum of eight hours of credit for Elementary French may be earned by examination. Alternatively, one (1) year of high school French may be substituted for French 1114 and one (1) more year of high school French for 1224. The Departmental Placement Test, when available, may allow the student to place into a section of FRCH 2223.
Elementary additional language		0-8 Hours
The same testing or placement conditions apply here as for Elementary French.
Intermediate French		6 Hours
FRCH 2113	Intermediate French Grammar and Composition
FRCH 2223	Intermediate French Readings and Conversation
Advanced French		33 hours
required courses		24 Hours
FRCH 3213	French Phonetics
FRCH 3223	Introduction to French Literary Analysis
FRCH 3103	Early French Culture and Civilization
FRCH 3113	Modern French Culture and Civilization
FRCH 4123	Survey of French Literature to 1800
FRCH 4133	Survey of French Literature 1800 to the Present
FRCH 4113	Advanced French Grammar
FRCH 4910	Seminar in French (3 hours)
French electives (3000/4000 level courses) (may include 3 hours of a 2000-level elective)		9 Hours
Participation in foreign study is strongly recommended for all French majors and minors
Electives to bring total to		124 Hours
SCHEDULE PLANNING HELP FOR FRENCH MAJORS & MINORS *Upper level French courses to be offered in:* Spring 2009 FRCH 3113 Modern French Culture & Civilization FRCH 4113 Advanced French Grammar Fall 2009 FRCH 4123 Early French Literature FRCH 4910 Seminar in French Spring 2010 FRCH 3213 French Phonetics FRCH 4223 Modern French Literature Fall 2010 FRCH 3103 Early French Civilization FRCH 3990 Advanced Topics FRCH 1114, 1224, 2113 & 2223 are offered each fall and spring semester with both day and evening sections. Elementary level classes are additionally offered in the summer semester. Depending on enrollment, Intermediate level or elective French classes may be offered in the summer semester, also. Additional 2000-4000 level elective classes in French may be offered as departmental resources allow. French study tours may be taken for French credit. The number of credit hours varies depending on individual tour. Partial scholarships are available for study tours. Contact the Liberal Arts Dean’s office at 974-5540 for scholarship application information. Most 4000 level classes and some 3000 level classes may also be taken at the graduate level. Please contact the Modern Languages Department if you need a 5000 level class that is not already listed in the class schedule. This listing is intended as a scheduling aid and is not a guarantee* of course offerings. The Department of Modern Languages will make every effort to offer these classes as listed here; however, please keep in mind that any course offering may be affected by enrollment, faculty availability, major revisions, or other unforeseeable factors.