| The minor in French provides a formidable enhancement to any undergraduate major. Students develop their cross-cultural competence and awareness, as well as developing proficiency in all four skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). This enables effective and culturally appropriate communication in many informal and formal (professional) settings. |
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The French minor requires 18 credits. The completion of Intermediate French I [FREN 201] and Intermediate French II [FREN 202] will award six (6) of the 18 credits. After that, students will need twelve (12) credits of upper-level courses, these are courses that are the 300-level or higher. |
PLAN YOUR STUDIES |
FRENCH 201- 3 CR.Students continue their competencies in reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension through use of culturally authentic materials. Prereqs: FREN 102 or equivalent. |
FRENCH 202 - 3 CR.Students will continue their oral and written language skills with emphasis on developing accuracy and self-expression in various scenarios. Prereqs: FREN 201 or equivalent. |
FRENCH 300 - 3 CR.Introduction to contemporary lives and cultures in France and other Francophone countries as portrayed by recent materials, literary works and films. Prereqs: FREN 202 or equivalent. |
FRENCH 301 - 3 CR.Students will develop speaking skills beyond the Intermediate level including listening comprehension, pronunciation, and grammar. Prereqs: FREN 202 or equivalent. |
FRENCH 302 - 3 CR.Students will develop writing skills beyond what was accomplished in the Intermediate levels. Conducted in French. Prereqs: FREN 202 or equivalent. |
FRENCH 303 - 3 CR.This course features the history of France and French cultural heritage from its origins to the mid-20th century. Conducted in French. Prereqs: FREN 202 or equivalent. |
FRENCH 304 - 3 CR.Students will delve into the modern history of France with a focus on political and social trends since 1960. Conducted in French. Prereqs: FREN 202 or equivalent. |
FRENCH 312 - 1-3 CR.Student may study abroad in a French-speaking country which results in demonstrable understanding of the country's culture. Permission required. |
FRENCH 403 - 3 CR.Development of writing and speaking skills beyond that achieved in FREN 301/302 through intensive practice and review. Prereqs: FREN 301, 302 or permission. |
FRENCH 413 - 3 CR.Students will study and discuss various aspects of French civilization and culture as characterized in film. Conducted in French. Prereqs: FREN 301, 302 or permission. |
FRENCH 422 - 1-4 CR.Development of specialized language skills or reading of significant works of literature or culture not studied in other courses. Conducted in French. Prereqs: FREN 202 or permission. |
FRENCH 497 - 1-4 CR.Individual study under the guidance of professor. This course can be taken for anywhere from 1-4 credits. Conducted in French. Prereqs: Department permission required. |
DR. MARIA ADAMOWICZ-HARIASZDr. Adamowicz-Hariasz is the French Section Coordinator at the University of Akron. Click here to e-mail |
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RESOURCESHelpful links for French resources, scholarships, study abroad opportunities and more. |