THE FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS

FRENCH

The French major includes courses exploring the language, literature, and culture of France and the Francophone world. Students should select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisors and the Director of Undergraduate Studies, particularly with reference to their overall academic and career goals.

Entering French majors are generally expected to qualify for placement in Intensive Advanced French or higher.

Required Courses

1 Linguistics (in the French or Linguistics Departments--some courses count toward the General Education requirement in Social Science)

4 courses of one second language (intensive track recommended) (For exemptions, see the note below)

10 French courses (unless lower placement requires additional language study), consisting of:

• 2 Intensive Advanced (FREN-111 and 112)
• 2 Gateway to Culture/Literature (FREN-250 and 251)
• 6 Upper-Division Electives including at least one from the pre-1800 Literature group, one from the post-1800 Literature group, one from the Culture and Civilization group, and one from the post-advanced Language group (including courses in Linguistics, History/Development of the Language, Performance, and French for Professional Purposes). A minimum of 4 of the 6 upper-division electives must be at the 300-400 levels. At least two of these 300-400 level courses must be taken at Georgetown.

Note: French majors who complete the Business Coursework Program, the Pre-Medical Program, or a second major are exempt from the second language requirement.

Overseas Studies

French majors are normally required to study in a French or Francophone university during their undergraduate years in the context of a one-semester, full-academic year, or intensive summer program. Georgetown offers excellent programs at the Universities of Lyon, Strasbourg, the Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Paris (and its regional affiliates throughout France), the Universities of Paris (Sweet Briar and CUPA Programs), and at universities in French Canada and Francophone Africa--all of which require direct matriculation and must meet the overseas studies standards and guidelines established by the Office of International Programs. The French Department also sponsors a six-week summer study program in Tours, France and an eight-week summer business program in Paris. (See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

African Studies Certificate

(See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

The Certificate in European Studies

(See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

French Major with Business Coursework

(See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

The E. Joseph McCarthy Scholarships

These scholarships, based on merit and need, have been established to support overseas study for students participating in Georgetown University's Summer Programs in Tours and Paris, France, and for French majors studying for a semester or a year in France or a Francophone country. Up to four grants of up to $2,500 each are available for the summer program in Tours; one grant of up to $2,500 is available for the summer program in Paris; and up to four grants of up to $2,500 per semester are available for a semester or a full-year abroad. Interested students may apply by writing to Prof. Jean-Max Guieu, Chair of the E. Joseph McCarthy Committee. Application forms and complete information are available on the web at www.georgetown.edu/french.

French Minor

Students majoring in other subjects are welcome to minor in French. Six semester courses are required as follows:

For students majoring in a modern language or linguistics:

FREN-011 & 032 Intensive Basic French, Intensive Intermediate French

FREN-111 & 112 Intensive Advanced French I & II

Plus

FREN-250 and 251 Gateway to Culture/Literature

For all other College students:

FREN-021 & 022 Intermediate French I & II

FREN-101 & 102 Advanced French I & II

FREN-151 Advanced Grammar and Writing

Plus at least one of the following courses:

FREN-211 Readings in French Literature

FREN-215 Social History of the French Republic

FREN-216 Cultural History of the French People

FREN-250 Gateway to Culture

FREN-251 Gateway to Literature

Please note: Appropriate exceptions to the sequencing and selection of courses toward the minor may be made with permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Department Chair.

(For course listings for French see http://explore.georgetown.edu/courses/)

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