Minor in French

The French minor provides students with an opportunity to improve their proficiency in French while also studying Francophone literatures and cultures.  Students may have to take some of the French language courses through CSU Online or CSU IP.  Students with previous training in French or those who are native speakers should contact the Department of World Languages and Literatures for information about placement and credit by examination.

Minor Requirements (21 units)

Lower-Division (21)
FREN 1111Beginning French 14
FREN 1112Beginning French 23
Eight units chosen from the following:8
Introduction to the Francophone World
Introduction to French Media
Introduction to Reading & Interpretation
Introduction to French Culture
Choose six units from the following: 6
French Literature and Film in English
Approaches to French Literature
From Cannes to Cameroon: Francophone Cinema and Culture
Geographies of Identity: Francophone Cultures in Context
Paris: Cultural and Historical Capital
French Conversation Lab
Voices & Visions from the French-Speaking World
Pedagogies for Foreign Language Teaching
Languages & Cultures
Total Units21

Students must earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses required to fulfill a minor in French.