A major in French consists of a minimum of eight approved course credit units. At least seven units must be in French above French 201. At least three of these seven must be at the 300 level or above and must include French 495. Only one of the seven units may be from among French 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. Up to three credits taught in French that treat French history, philosophy, sociology, political science, art history, or economics may count for the major with departmental approval. One approved course taught in English also may count toward the major. French 101, 102, and 201 may not count toward the major.
A minor in French consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in French above French 201, including at least one course at the 300 level or above. Only one credit may be allowed from among French 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course.
Majors and minors are urged to enroll in an approved study abroad program in a French-speaking country. Those who do not are advised to spend some summers or January terms in a French-language environment. A student returning from a study abroad program must take at least one course in advanced French during the student’s remaining time at Austin College.
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