French (FREN)

Program Option: B.A.

As a French major at St. Kate's, you will learn about French language, literature and civilization by taking enriching programs taught in French at all levels. St. Kate's faculty members have a deep love for and appreciation of the French language and culture, which they are eager to share with you.

St. Kate's French majors are a close-knit group who work together in their studies. French majors and those who love the language have many opportunities to hone their communication skills and share their appreciation for French language and culture. For example, the department organizes French Club events on and off campus. St. Kate's alumnae often visit campus to give presentations or join students as auditors in classes. A section of the core curriculum course Global Search for Justice is periodically offered in French. Outstanding students may be invited to join Pi Delta Phi, the national French honor society.

You will also enjoy the benefit of the departmental teaching assistants, who are always natives of France. In addition, the language lab offers access to computer assistant language learning technologies, including CD-ROMs, audio CDs and movies to help you master the language and learn about French culture. Faculty also direct you to a wealth of cultural information now available on the Internet. While we will encourage you to study in a French-speaking country through one of the many exciting possibilities available to you at St. Kate's, we also offer suggestions for internships using French at organizations in the Twin Cities.

The St. Kate's Global Studies staff will help you learn about the many foreign study opportunities available to you and pick the best option for your needs. More than 50 semester, year-long programs, January options and summer programs are available. These programs are academically sound and provide strong support services and opportunities for you to immerse yourself in the culture of the country you visit. Students often choose to live with host families or in international residence halls on foreign campuses.

Major Requirements:

Prerequisites:
FREN 1110, 1120 Beginning French I and II
FREN 2110 Intermediate French I

Required courses:
FREN 2120 Intermediate French II
FREN 3050 French Composition
FREN 3060 Introduction to Literary Analysis
FREN 3130 French Literature I
FREN 3140 French Literature II
FREN 3250 French & Francophone Civilization and Cultures
FREN 4994 Topics (in French) or FREN 2994 Topics (in English)
FREN 4850 Senior Seminar option OR Final Senior (Honor's) Project option

APPLIED FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPONENT

Students at the post-intermediate level may have the possibility of applying a foreign language in the study of another discipline. For further information, consult the language departments.

French majors satisfy the Writing Requirement for Majors and the fourth writing course requirement by completing FREN 3050 and 3060. You complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Writing Requirement with two other writing intensive courses (CORE 1000 or 2000, CORE 3990).

Second Major Certificate in French  

Students who have received a baccalaureate degree from St. Catherine University or another regionally accredited institution may pursue a second major at St. Catherine. To be awarded the second major (post-baccalaureate) certificate, you must complete all of the requirements for the major, including required supporting courses.  A minimum of one-half of the courses in the major must be completed in residence.  The residency requirement of 48 out of the last 64 credits does not apply to second major certificate students.

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