Curriculum - The French Major

To major in French, you take a minimum of ten courses in language, civilization, and literature. If possible, you study in a country where French is spoken, whether France, West Africa, or Canada. Generally, part of the freshman year is spent taking language and grammar classes. After that you are free to choose from a variety of literature courses offered by the department. All French majors are required to do an independent project during their senior year.
The department offers a concentration within the major in French and Francophone literature. You take six classes in literature, representing several centuries and styles of French writing. Additionally, you take at least one advanced course outside the department in European history, anthropology, art history or music history.