We offer undergraduate courses in French language, literature and culture.
The language classes are based on a flipped model using online platforms allowing maximum flexibility in language learning and rich audio-visual content. Coursework focuses on spoken and written language, literature, composition, conversation and business French.
Literature and culture courses focus on topics ranging from the Middle Ages to 21st-century literature and cinema. We also offer study abroad programs in a number of French-speaking locations.
Declaration of a minor is open to any student enrolled at CU Boulder, regardless of college or school. To declare a French minor, visit the Academic Advising Center.
Requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisite course for the minor is FREN 2110 or equivalent.
Program Requirements
A total of 18 credit hours (12 at the upper-division level) in FREN courses is required for the minor. Courses taught by the department in English, do not, in general, apply to the minor, although students may count one 1000-level class English-language FREN course and FREN 3200 and/or FREN 3300 toward the minor requirements.
All courses for taken at CU Boulder for minor must be taken for a grade. Transfer courses from other accredited universities and courses taken on CU study abroad programs should be taken for a grade even though will transfer to CU Boulder as pass/fail courses.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C- in all courses counted for the minor. The GPA for all coursework taken in the minor department must be equal to 2.00 (C) or higher.
A maximum of 6 upper-division credit hours may be transferred from other universities or non-CU Boulder study abroad programs. Courses taken on CU Boulder study abroad programs are considered to be CU credit hours and are not subject to this limitation.
Learning Outcomes
By the completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in writing and speaking in the target language while developing proficiency in aural and written comprehension.
- Analyze and interpret a variety of texts and materials from an interdisciplinary perspective with attention to cultural, historical and social contexts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of French and Francophone literatures, cultures and thought by identifying, evaluating and arguing from primary, and when appropriate, secondary sources.
- Engage with diverse perspectives with a view to building intercultural competence and critical-thinking skills.