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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts FrenchLouis Mangione, Acting Chair Ruth Thomas, Faculty Advisor Michelle A. Pugliese
The French major helps students develop skills in reading, writing and oral communication while providing them with a rich understanding of the literature, cinema, history, and traditions of one of more Francophone cultures. In all classes, students focus on communication and communities, comparisons and connection, and culture. As they improve their linguistic skills and study various forms of cultural production from other nations, French majors also strengthen their ability to analyze and interpret in a way that contributes to their education above and beyond courses they take for the major. Through study at Temple, often enhanced by study abroad, French majors gain insight into their own identities and assumptions in relation to others. Majors complete the program with an ability to communicate, a grounding in literary tradition, and an awareness of cultural differences that has become increasingly important in the contemporary world. The French major is a good preparation for a career that requires analytical thinking and communication skills in general, which includes the domains of education, business, government service, travel, and tourism. It is a good major or a second major for students planning to attend law or medical school. Studies have shown that learning a foreign language helps raise scores on the LSAT, GRE, and MCAT exams. This course of study also proves valuable to anyone who plans to work for a multinational corporation. The French courses are often small, allowing students to get to know each other and their professors well. The program helps prepare students enrolled in the School of Education for careers teaching French and provides the opportunity to students enrolled in the Fox School of Business to acquire a certificate in French with a special course on French in the business world. Outside of class, students can share conversation and activities with an on-campus group for French speakers and gather at occasional film screenings and other events. Finally, those who are interested in publishing can help edit Temple's annual literary magazine for world languages, In Other Words. Summary of Degree Requirements1. University Requirements
2. College of Liberal Arts Requirements
3. Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements
4. Major Requirements: Ten courses in French (30 s.h.)
5. General electives vary according to a student's individual program of study. Consult your academic advisor for more information. Requirements for the Major
Distinction in MajorTo be considered for Distinction in Major, students must: Requirements for the Minor Prerequisites: French 1001 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent placement.
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Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
French | 1001 | Introduction to French I | 4 | LA |
French | 1002 | Introduction to French II | 4 | LA |
French | 1003 | Introduction to French III | 3 | LB |
French | 2001 | Intermediate | 3 | |
French | 2501 | French for Business I | 3 | |
Select one course from: | 3 | |||
French French French |
2021 2041 2096 |
Conversation I Reading I Composition I |
WI |
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Total | 20 |
Students declaring a major in the department are encouraged to study abroad. Temple University has a summer program at the Sorbonne in Paris. Credits earned through the Temple Sorbonne Program may be used toward the French major, minor, certificate and for satisfaction of the GenEd World Society requirement.
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Freshman Year – 1st Semester | ||||
Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
English | 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading & Writing | 4 | GW |
GenEd | 08xx or 09xx | Quantitative Literacy | 4 | GQ |
French | 1001 | Introduction to French I | 4 | LA |
GenEd | 08xx or 09xx | Human Behavior | 3 | GB |
Subtotal | 15 | |||
Freshman Year – 2nd Semester | ||||
Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
Intellectual Heritage | 0851 or 0951 | Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I | 3 | GY |
French | 1002 | Introduction to French II | 4 | LA |
GenEd | 08xx or 09xx | Science & Technology I | 3 | GS |
GenEd | 08xx or 09xx | U.S. Society | 3 | GU |
GenEd | 08xx or 09xx | Global/World Society | 3 | GG |
Subtotal | 16 | |||
Sophomore Year – 1st Semester | ||||
Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
French | 1003 | Introduction to French III | 3 | LB |
Intellectual Heritage | 0852 or 0952 | Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II | 3 | GZ |
GenEd | 08xx or 09xx | Science & Technology II | 3 | GS |
GenEd | 08xx or 09xx | Race & Diversity | 3 | GD |
CLA/CST | 0800-4999 | Any CLA/CST Elective | 3 | |
Any | 0800-4999 | One Elective in Any School or College |
2 | |
Subtotal | 17 | |||
Sophomore Year – 2nd Semester | ||||
Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
GenEd | 08xx or 09xx | Arts | 3-4 | GA |
French | 2001 | Intermediate | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 0800-4999 | Any CLA/CST Elective | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 2000+ | One 2000+ CLA/CST Course | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 2000+ | One 2000+ CLA/CST Course | 3 | |
Subtotal | 15-16 | |||
Junior Year – 1st Semester | ||||
Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
CLA/CST | 2000+ | One 2000+ Social Science/CST Course | 3 | |
French | 2041 | Reading I | 3 | |
French | 2096 | Composition I | 3 | WI |
French | 2002-4999 | One French Elective | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 0800-4999 | Any CLA/CST Elective | 3 | |
Subtotal | 15 | |||
Junior Year – 2nd Semester | ||||
Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
CLA/CST | 2000+ | One 2000+ Social Science/CST Course | 3 | |
French | 3096 | Composition II | 3 | WI |
French | 3101 | Survey of French Literature I | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 0800-4999 | Any CLA/CST Elective | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 0800-4999 | Any CLA/CST Elective | 3 | |
Subtotal | 15 | |||
Senior Year – 1st Semester | ||||
Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
French | 3000-4999 | One French course at the 3000 level or higher | 3 | |
French | 3102 | Survey of French Literature II | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 2000-4999 | One 2000+ CLA/CST Course | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 0800-4999 | Any CLA/CST Elective | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 0800-4999 | Any CLA/CST Elective | 3 | |
Subtotal | 15 | |||
Senior Year – 2nd Semester | ||||
Subject | Course # | Course Title | Hours | Attribute |
French | 4000-4999 | One French course at the 4000 level | 3 | |
French | 4000-4999 | One French course at the 4000 level | 3 | |
CLA/CST | 0800-4999 | Any CLA/CST Elective | 3 | |
Any | 0800-4999 | One Elective in Any School or College |
3 | |
Any | 0800-4999 | One Elective in Any School or College |
3 | |
Subtotal | 15 | |||
Degree Total | 123 |
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