Effective Winter 2024
Advising
The Department offers majors in French, Italian, Romance Languages & Literatures, and Spanish. It offers minors in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Appointments are scheduled online or at the department office, 4108 Modern Languages Building, (734) 764-5344.
Prerequisites
FRENCH 230 or 232, or RCLANG 290 or 310, with a grade of C- or higher; or assignment by placement test.
Requirements
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 30 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent.
A maximum of two courses in the major may be chosen from French courses taught in English without language prerequisites. Students who begin their French coursework in the language program sequence (FRENCH 100-232) may replace one 240-level French course taught in English with three credits from FRENCH 232, FRENCH 230, or RCLANG 290.
Residential College students may substitute RCLANG 320 for FRENCH 235. Students who complete a second and/or a third RCLANG 320 course will receive major credit for a French elective at the 270 level.
Majors must take one of the following literature and culture courses in RLL at the Ann Arbor campus: FRENCH 350-379, 402, 450-499.
To ensure that French majors and minors gain a broad range of knowledge in the French language, literature, and culture, a maximum of nine credits from the French business and/or internship courses (FRENCH 278, 281, 380, and 381) as well as any of their equivalents accepted as transfer and/or study abroad credit can count toward the major or minor.
FRENCH AP or IB credit may count as one upper-200-level FRENCH course taught in French. For more details, visit: lsa.umich.edu/rll/undergraduates/language-placement/ap-and-ib-credits.html
French majors are encouraged to consider the possibility of studying abroad.
Students pursuing graduate studies in French should be aware that most graduate programs expect substantial preparation in literature. For this reason, students interested in earning a graduate degree in French should give particular consideration, in choosing their courses, to FRENCH 270-274, 362-369, 378, and 400-level courses in literature and culture.
Residency
A minimum of 18 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan
AP or IB credit is considered out-of-residence credit.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CATALAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUG, ROMLANG, ROMLING, and SPANISH subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.
Honors
Qualified students may be admitted to a program of advanced study during their junior year (or at the beginning of the senior year following foreign study), leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors in French. Admission to senior-level Honors work in French is by application only (forms are available on the department website at www.lsa.umich.edu/rll). A grade point average of at least 3.4 in all courses, and of 3.5 in all French and Francophone courses, is required for admission and for graduation with Honors in French. The Honors Committee expects applicants to demonstrate superior ability for their level in both oral and written French, and to present evidence of serious interest in research.
French and Francophone Studies Honors majors are required to complete 36 credits of coursework and successfully defend a thesis:
Course Requirements:
All regular French major requirements must be completed (33 credits) with 3 additional credits at the 300 level or above. 6 of the required 36 credits will consist of French 491 and 492, Senior Honors Courses, normally taken in the fall and winter terms, respectively, of a student's senior year.
Thesis Requirement:
Composition of a thesis, in French, incorporating the results of individual research, demonstrating a substantial piece of work; and
A presentation and discussion of the thesis and of an agreed upon set of related readings with the student's faculty advisor and one other faculty reader.
Working under the direction of a faculty member who serves as thesis director, the student will research the thesis, complete a bibliography and prospectus, and begin drafting the writing process while enrolled in FRENCH 491. In the following academic term the student will enroll in FRENCH 492 and complete the thesis and its presentation and discussion.
Teaching Certificate
Students who are interested in learning more about pursuing Teacher Education should contact Dr. Maria Coolican. For further information about teacher certification options in the School of Education, please review the Teacher Certification Options. To review the specific courses that are required for the various teaching majors, please see the Teaching Major and Minor Requirements.
French and Francophone Studies (Major) (Fall 2022 - Fall 2023)
Effective Fall 2022
Advising
The Department offers majors in French, Italian, Romance Languages & Literatures, and Spanish. It offers minors in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Appointments are scheduled online or at the department office, 4108 Modern Languages Building, (734) 764-5344.
Prerequisites
FRENCH 230 or 232, or RCLANG 290 or 310, with a grade of C- or higher; or assignment by placement test.
Requirements
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 30 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent.
A maximum of two courses in the major may be chosen from French courses taught in English without language prerequisites. Students who begin their French coursework in the language program sequence (FRENCH 100-232) may replace one 240-level French course taught in English with three credits from FRENCH 232, FRENCH 230, or RCLANG 290.
Residential College students may substitute RCLANG 320 for FRENCH 235. Students who complete a second and/or a third RCLANG 320 course will receive major credit for a French elective at the 270 level.
Majors must take one of the following literature and culture courses in RLL at the Ann Arbor campus: FRENCH 350-379, 402, 450-499.
To ensure that French majors and minors gain a broad range of knowledge in the French language, literature, and culture, a maximum of nine credits from the French business and/or internship courses (FRENCH 281, 380, 381, and 414) as well as any of their equivalents accepted as transfer and/or study abroad credit can count toward the major or minor.
FRENCH AP or IB credit may count as one upper-200-level FRENCH course taught in French. For more details, visit: lsa.umich.edu/rll/undergraduates/language-placement/ap-and-ib-credits.html
French majors are encouraged to consider the possibility of studying abroad.
Students pursuing graduate studies in French should be aware that most graduate programs expect substantial preparation in literature. For this reason, students interested in earning a graduate degree in French should give particular consideration, in choosing their courses, to FRENCH 270-274, 362-369, 378, and 400-level courses in literature and culture.
Residency
A minimum of 18 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan
AP or IB credit is considered out-of-residence credit.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CATALAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUG, ROMLANG, ROMLING, and SPANISH subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.
Honors
Qualified students may be admitted to a program of advanced study during their junior year (or at the beginning of the senior year following foreign study), leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors in French. Admission to senior-level Honors work in French is by application only (forms are available on the department website at www.lsa.umich.edu/rll). A grade point average of at least 3.4 in all courses, and of 3.5 in all French and Francophone courses, is required for admission and for graduation with Honors in French. The Honors Committee expects applicants to demonstrate superior ability for their level in both oral and written French, and to present evidence of serious interest in research.
French and Francophone Studies Honors majors are required to complete 36 credits of coursework and successfully defend a thesis:
Course Requirements:
All regular French major requirements must be completed (33 credits) with 3 additional credits at the 300 level or above. 6 of the required 36 credits will consist of French 491 and 492, Senior Honors Courses, normally taken in the fall and winter terms, respectively, of a student's senior year.
Thesis Requirement:
Composition of a thesis, in French, incorporating the results of individual research, demonstrating a substantial piece of work; and
A presentation and discussion of the thesis and of an agreed upon set of related readings with the student's faculty advisor and one other faculty reader.
Working under the direction of a faculty member who serves as thesis director, the student will research the thesis, complete a bibliography and prospectus, and begin drafting the writing process while enrolled in FRENCH 491. In the following academic term the student will enroll in FRENCH 492 and complete the thesis and its presentation and discussion.
Teaching Certificate
Students who are interested in learning more about pursuing Teacher Education should contact Dr. Maria Coolican. For further information about teacher certification options in the School of Education, please review the Teacher Certification Options. To review the specific courses that are required for the various teaching majors, please see the Teaching Major and Minor Requirements.
French and Francophone Studies (Major) (Fall 2021 - Summer 2022)
Effective Fall 2021
Advising
The Department offers majors in French, Italian, Romance Languages & Literatures, and Spanish. It offers minors in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Appointments are scheduled online or at the department office, 4108 Modern Languages Building, (734) 764-5344.
Prerequisites
FRENCH 230 or 232, or RCLANG 290 or 310, with a grade of C- or higher; or assignment by placement test.
Requirements
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 30 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent.
A maximum of two courses in the major may be chosen from French courses taught in English without language prerequisites. Students who begin their French coursework in the language program sequence (FRENCH 100-232) may replace one 240-level French course taught in English with three credits from FRENCH 232, FRENCH 230, or RCLANG 290.
Residential College students may substitute RCLANG 320 for FRENCH 235. Students who complete a second and/or a third RCLANG 320 course will receive major credit for a French elective at the 270 level.
Majors must take one of the following literature and culture courses in RLL at the Ann Arbor campus: FRENCH 350-379, 402, 450-499.
To ensure that French majors and minors gain a broad range of knowledge in the French language, literature, and culture, a maximum of nine credits from the French business and/or internship courses (FRENCH 281, 380, 381, and 414) as well as any of their equivalents accepted as transfer and/or study abroad credit can count toward the major or minor.
FRENCH AP or IB credit may count as one upper-200-level FRENCH course taught in French. For more details, visit: lsa.umich.edu/rll/undergraduates/language-placement/ap-and-ib-credits.html
French majors are encouraged to consider the possibility of studying abroad.
Students pursuing graduate studies in French should be aware that most graduate programs expect substantial preparation in literature. For this reason, students interested in earning a graduate degree in French should give particular consideration, in choosing their courses, to FRENCH 270-274, 362-369, 378, and 400-level courses in literature and culture.
Residency
A minimum of 18 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan
AP or IB credit is considered out-of-residence credit.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CATALAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUG, ROMLANG, ROMLING, and SPANISH subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Qualified students may be admitted to a program of advanced study during their junior year (or at the beginning of the senior year following foreign study), leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors in French. Admission to senior-level Honors work in French is by application only (forms are available on the department website at www.lsa.umich.edu/rll). A grade point average of at least 3.5 in all courses, as well as in all French and Francophone courses, is required for admission and for graduation with Honors in French. The Honors Committee expects applicants to demonstrate superior ability for their level in both oral and written French, and to present evidence of serious interest in research.
French and Francophone Studies Honors majors are required to complete 36 credits of coursework and successfully defend a thesis:
Course Requirements:
All regular French major requirements must be completed (33 credits) with 3 additional credits at the 300 level or above. 6 of the required 36 credits will consist of French 491 and 492, Senior Honors Courses, normally taken in the fall and winter terms, respectively, of a student's senior year.
Thesis Requirement:
Composition of a thesis, in French, incorporating the results of individual research, demonstrating a substantial piece of work; and
A presentation and discussion of the thesis and of an agreed upon set of related readings with the student's faculty advisor and one other faculty reader.
Working under the direction of a faculty member who serves as thesis director, the student will research the thesis, complete a bibliography and prospectus, and begin drafting the writing process while enrolled in FRENCH 491. In the following academic term the student will enroll in FRENCH 492 and complete the thesis and its presentation and discussion.
Teaching Certificate
Students who are interested in learning more about pursuing Teacher Education should contact Dr. Maria Coolican. For further information about teacher certification options in the School of Education, please review the Teacher Certification Options. To review the specific courses that are required for the various teaching majors, please see the Teaching Major and Minor Requirements.
French and Francophone Studies (Major) (Fall 2020 - Summer 2021)
Effective Fall 2020
Advising
The Department offers majors in French, Italian, Romance Languages & Literatures, and Spanish. It offers minors in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Appointments are scheduled online or at the department office, 4108 Modern Languages Building, (734) 764-5344.
Prerequisites
FRENCH 230 or 232, or RCLANG 290 or 310, with a grade of C- or higher; or assignment by placement test.
Requirements
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 30 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent.
A maximum of two courses in the major may be chosen from French courses taught in English without language prerequisites. Students who begin their French coursework in the language program sequence (FRENCH 100-232) may replace one French course taught in English with three credits from FRENCH 232, FRENCH 230, or RCLANG 290.
Residential College students may substitute RCLANG 320 for FRENCH 235. Students who complete a second and/or a third RCLANG 320 course will receive major credit for a French elective at the 270 level.
Majors must take one of the following literature and culture courses in RLL at the Ann Arbor campus: FRENCH 350-379, 402, 450-499.
To ensure that French majors and minors gain a broad range of knowledge in the French language, literature, and culture, a maximum of nine credits from the French business and/or internship courses (FRENCH 281, 380, 381, and 414) as well as any of their equivalents accepted as transfer and/or study abroad credit can count toward the major or minor.
FRENCH AP or IB credit may count as one upper-200-level FRENCH course taught in French. For more details, visit: lsa.umich.edu/rll/undergraduates/language-placement/ap-and-ib-credits.html
French majors are encouraged to consider the possibility of studying abroad.
Students pursuing graduate studies in French should be aware that most graduate programs expect substantial preparation in literature. For this reason, students interested in earning a graduate degree in French should give particular consideration, in choosing their courses, to FRENCH 270-274, 362-369, 378, and 400-level courses in literature and culture.
Residency
A minimum of 18 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan
AP or IB credit is considered out-of-residence credit.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CATALAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUG, ROMLANG, ROMLING, and SPANISH subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Qualified students may be admitted to a program of advanced study during their junior year (or at the beginning of the senior year following foreign study), leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors in French. Admission to senior-level Honors work in French is by application only (forms are available on the department website at www.lsa.umich.edu/rll). A grade point average of at least 3.5 in all courses, as well as in all French and Francophone courses, is required for admission and for graduation with Honors in French. The Honors Committee expects applicants to demonstrate superior ability for their level in both oral and written French, and to present evidence of serious interest in research.
French and Francophone Studies Honors majors are required to complete 36 credits of coursework and successfully defend a thesis:
Course Requirements:
All regular French major requirements must be completed (33 credits) with 3 additional credits at the 300 level or above. 6 of the required 36 credits will consist of French 491 and 492, Senior Honors Courses, normally taken in the fall and winter terms, respectively, of a student's senior year.
Thesis Requirement:
Composition of a thesis, in French, incorporating the results of individual research, demonstrating a substantial piece of work; and
A presentation and discussion of the thesis and of an agreed upon set of related readings with the student's faculty advisor and one other faculty reader.
Working under the direction of a faculty member who serves as thesis director, the student will research the thesis, complete a bibliography and prospectus, and begin drafting the writing process while enrolled in FRENCH 491. In the following academic term the student will enroll in FRENCH 492 and complete the thesis and its presentation and discussion.
Teaching Certificate
Students who are interested in learning more about pursuing Teacher Education should contact Dr. Maria Coolican. For further information about teacher certification options in the School of Education, please review the Teacher Certification Options. To review the specific courses that are required for the various teaching majors, please see the Teaching Major and Minor Requirements.
French and Francophone Studies (Major) (Fall 2019 - Summer 2020)
Effective Fall 2019
Advising
The Department offers majors in French, Italian, Romance Languages & Literatures, and Spanish. It offers minors in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Appointments are scheduled online or at the department office, 4108 Modern Languages Building, (734) 764-5344.
Prerequisites
FRENCH 230 or 232, or RCLANG 290 or 310, with a grade of C- or higher; or assignment by placement test.
Requirements
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 30 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent. A maximum of two courses in the major may be chosen from courses taught in English without language prerequisites. A minimum of 18 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan. Majors must take one of the following courses in RLL at the Ann Arbor campus: FRENCH 340-379, 391-392, 402, 450-499.
Residential College students may substitute RCLANG 320 for FRENCH 235. Students who complete a second and/or a third RCLANG 320 course will receive major credit for a French elective at the 270 level.
To ensure that French majors and minors gain a broad range of knowledge in the French language, literature, and culture, a maximum of nine credits from FRENCH 380, 381, and 414 as well as any of their equivalents accepted as transfer and/or study abroad credit can count toward the major or minor.
French majors are encouraged to elect courses related to their field of study outside of the department and to consider the possibility of studying abroad.
Students pursuing graduate studies in French should be aware that most graduate programs expect substantial preparation in literature. For this reason, students interested in earning a graduate degree in French should give particular consideration, in choosing their courses, to FRENCH 270-274, 362-369, 378, and 400-level courses in literature and culture.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CATALAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUG, ROMLANG, ROMLING, and SPANISH subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Qualified students may be admitted to a program of advanced study during their junior year (or at the beginning of the senior year following foreign study), leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors in French. Admission to senior-level Honors work in French is by application only (forms are available on the department website at www.lsa.umich.edu/rll). A grade point average of at least 3.5 in all courses, as well as in all French and Francophone courses, is required for admission and for graduation with Honors in French. The Honors Committee expects applicants to demonstrate superior ability for their level in both oral and written French, and to present evidence of serious interest in research.
French and Francophone Studies Honors majors are required to complete 36 credits of coursework and successfully defend a thesis:
Course Requirements:
All regular French major requirements must be completed (33 credits) with 3 additional credits at the 300 level or above. 6 of the required 36 credits will consist of French 491 and 492, Senior Honors Courses, normally taken in the fall and winter terms, respectively, of a student's senior year.
Thesis Requirement:
Composition of a thesis, in French, incorporating the results of individual research, demonstrating a substantial piece of work; and
A presentation and discussion of the thesis and of an agreed upon set of related readings with the student's faculty advisor and one other faculty reader.
Working under the direction of a faculty member who serves as thesis director, the student will research the thesis, complete a bibliography and prospectus, and begin drafting the writing process while enrolled in FRENCH 491. In the following academic term the student will enroll in FRENCH 492 and complete the thesis and its presentation and discussion.
Teaching Certificate
Students who are interested in learning more about pursuing Teacher Education should contact Dr. Maria Coolican. For further information about teacher certification options in the School of Education, please review the Teacher Certification Options. To review the specific courses that are required for the various teaching majors, please see the Teaching Major and Minor Requirements.
French and Francophone Studies (Major) (Fall 2017 - Summer 2019)
Effective Fall 2017
Advising
The Department offers majors in French, Italian, Romance Languages & Literatures, and Spanish. It offers minors in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Appointments are scheduled online or at the department office, 4108 Modern Languages Building, (734) 764-5344.
Prerequisites
FRENCH 230 or 232 with a grade of C- or higher; or RCLANG 290 or 310, or assignment by placement test.
Requirements
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 30 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent. A maximum of two courses in the major may be chosen from courses taught in English without language prerequisites. A minimum of 18 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan.. Majors must take one of the following courses in RLL at the Ann Arbor campus: FRENCH 340-379, 391-392, 402, 450-499.
To ensure that French majors and minors gain a broad range of knowledge in the French language, literature, and culture, a maximum of nine credits from FRENCH 380, 381, and 414 as well as any of their equivalents accepted as transfer and/or study abroad credit can count toward the major or minor.
French majors are encouraged to elect courses related to their field of study outside of the department and to consider the possibility of studying abroad.
Students pursuing graduate studies in French should be aware that most graduate programs expect substantial preparation in literature. For this reason, students interested in earning a graduate degree in French should give particular consideration, in choosing their courses, to FRENCH 270-274, 362-369, 378, and 400-level courses in literature and culture.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CATALAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUG, ROMLANG, ROMLING, and SPANISH subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Qualified students may be admitted to a program of advanced study during their junior year (or at the beginning of the senior year following foreign study), leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors in French. Admission to senior-level Honors work in French is by application only (forms are available on the department website at www.lsa.umich.edu/rll). A grade point average of at least 3.5 in all courses, as well as in all French and Francophone courses, is required for admission and for graduation with Honors in French. The Honors Committee expects applicants to demonstrate superior ability for their level in both oral and written French, and to present evidence of serious interest in research.
French and Francophone Studies Honors majors are required to complete 36 credits of coursework and successfully defend a thesis:
Course Requirements:
All regular French major requirements must be completed (33 credits) with 3 additional credits at the 300 level or above. 6 of the required 36 credits will consist of French 491 and 492, Senior Honors Courses, normally taken in the fall and winter terms, respectively, of a student's senior year.
Thesis Requirement:
Composition of a thesis, in French, incorporating the results of individual research, demonstrating a substantial piece of work; and
A presentation and discussion of the thesis and of an agreed upon set of related readings with the student's faculty advisor and one other faculty reader.
Working under the direction of a faculty member who serves as thesis director, the student will research the thesis, complete a bibliography and prospectus, and begin drafting the writing process while enrolled in FRENCH 491. In the following academic term the student will enroll in FRENCH 492 and complete the thesis and its presentation and discussion.
Teaching Certificate
Major Requirements in French and Francophone Studies for Students Preparing Teacher Certification.
Candidates for a secondary school teaching certificate should consult the website of the School of Education.
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 30 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent. FRENCH 333, 335, and 438 are required (438 must be elected as EDCURINS 456 and will not count in the 30 credits). Only one course in the major may be chosen from courses taught in English without language prerequisites. A minimum of 18 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan.
French and Francophone Studies (Major) (Winter 2017 - Summer 2017)
Effective Winter 2017
Advising
The Department offers majors in French, Italian, Romance Languages & Literatures, and Spanish. It offers minors in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Appointments are scheduled online or at the department office, 4108 Modern Languages Building, (734) 764-5344.
Prerequisites
FRENCH 230 or 232 with a grade of C- or higher; or RCLANG or 310, or assignment by placement test.
Requirements
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 30 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent. A maximum of two courses in the major may be chosen from courses taught in English without language prerequisites. A minimum of 15 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan.. Majors must take one of the following courses in RLL at the Ann Arbor campus: FRENCH 340-379, 391-392, 402, 450-499.
To ensure that French majors and minors gain a broad range of knowledge in the French language, literature, and culture, a maximum of nine credits from FRENCH 380, 381, and 414 as well as any of their equivalents accepted as transfer and/or study abroad credit can count toward the major or minor.
French majors are encouraged to elect courses related to their field of study outside of the department and to consider the possibility of studying abroad.
Students pursuing graduate studies in French should be aware that most graduate programs expect substantial preparation in literature. For this reason, students interested in earning a graduate degree in French should give particular consideration, in choosing their courses, to FRENCH 270-274, 362-369, 378, and 400-level courses in literature and culture.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CATALAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUG, ROMLANG, ROMLING, and SPANISH subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Qualified students may be admitted to a program of advanced study in the beginning or middle of the junior year (or at the beginning of the senior year following participation in a junior year in France program), leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors in French. Admission to senior-level Honors work in French is by application only (forms are available on the department website at www.lsa.umich.edu/rll). The Honors Committee expects applicants to demonstrate superior ability for their level in both oral and written French, and to present evidence of serious interest in research.
The normal requirements for the major in French and Francophone Studies must be completed along with the following:
- Three additional credits in French and Francophone Studies at the level of 300 or above;
- Composition of a thesis, in French, incorporating the results of individual research, the minimum length being 30 pages; and
- A discussion of the thesis and of an agreed upon set of related readings with the student's faculty advisor and one other faculty reader.
A grade point average of at least 3.5 in all courses, as well as in all French and Francophone courses is required for admission and for graduation with Honors in French. Intending students should contact the Honors advisor toward the end of their junior year, and fill out an application form. Upon admission, they enroll in FRENCH 491 and 492: Senior Honors I and II, usually in both terms of their senior year, writing their thesis under the supervision of a member of the professional staff.
Teaching Certificate
Major Requirements in French and Francophone Studies for Students Preparing Teacher Certification.
Candidates for a secondary school teaching certificate should consult the website of the School of Education.
FRENCH 235 and a minimum of 33 credits in French and Francophone Studies courses numbered FRENCH 240 and above. Of these, a minimum of 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above, or equivalent. FRENCH 333, 335, and 438 are required (438 must be elected as EDCURINS 456 and will not count in the 30 credits). Only one course in the major may be chosen from courses taught in English without language prerequisites. A minimum of 18 of the required 33 credits must be taken either in residence or through a study abroad program affiliated with the University of Michigan.
