French and Francophone Studies, Minor

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

French and Francophone Studies Minor Requirements

The French and Francophone Studies minor introduces students to the French language and the diverse cultures of the Francophone world through upper-division courses taught in English. Emphasizing literature, film, history, and the arts, the program fosters cross-cultural understanding and cultural competence while exploring the social, political, and historical forces that shape France and other Francophone countries. Designed for broad accessibility, the minor allows students to engage deeply with Francophone cultures without requiring full proficiency in French.

Lower-Division Courses (6-9 units):

Students take 6-9 units of lower division French language classes.

FREN 1B - Elementary French Units: 3
FREN 2A - French for Communication Units: 3
FREN 2B - French for Communication Units: 3
FREN 5 - Conversation Units: 3
FREN 10 - French Business, Diplomacy, and International Relations Units: 3

Upper-Division Courses (9-12 units):

Students take 9-12 units of upper division so that when combined with the lower division, the total units are 18 units for the minor. At least 3 (three) of the upper division courses must be French courses, taught in English. One course can be taken outside of the French program from the approved list of electives.

FREN 109 - French Literature, Culture, and Society from the Middle Ages to Today Units: 3
FREN 124 - The French Esthetic Units: 3
FREN 125 - French and Francophone Film Units: 3
FREN 149 - Voices of Africa Units: 3
ARTH 10 - The Ancient Medieval Worlds Units: 3
ARTH 11 - The Early Modern World Units: 3
ARTH 131 - Nineteenth Century Modern Art Units: 3
ARTH 132 - Twentieth Century Modern Art Units: 3
ARTH 136 - Contemporary Art Units: 3
DRAMA 185 - History of the Theatre and Drama I Units: 3
DRAMA 186 - History of the Theatre and Drama II Units: 3
ENOL 15 - Introduction to Enology Units: 3
ENOL 45 - Wine Evaluation Techniques Units: 3
HIST 121 - The Middle Ages Units: 3
HIST 122 - Medieval Culture Units: 3
HIST 125 - Renaissance Units: 3
HIST 133 - Europe in the 20th Century Units: 3
HIST 135 - European Cultural History Units: 3
HIST 139 - European Diplomatic History 1890-1945 Units: 3
MGT 131 - International Management Units: 3

Total: 18 Units

Note: The minors also require a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.