French B.A.
Roadmaps
Four-Year
Two-Year (AA-T Global Studies or AA-T Social Justice Studies)
Degree Requirements as of Fall 2018
Students who declare their French B.A. after May 26, 2017 will follow this program.
Preparation for the Major
| Course | Units |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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*With instructor approval, FREN 25C may be waived for advanced students |
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(Or equivalent) |
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Foreign Language Requirement
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
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12 units of a second world language (or equivalent) |
12 |
Requirements of the Major
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
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3 |
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FREN 102B: Francophone Cultures: Through Literature and Cinema |
3 |
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Complete 2-3 courses from: |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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Complete 1-4 courses from: |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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Complete 2-4 course from: |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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Major Electives
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
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4 |
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| 4 | |
| 4 |
University Electives
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
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Electives |
16-17 |
Total Units
120 Units
Students must complete all residency, curriculum, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the SJSU Policies and Procedures. Please refer to the Registar website for more information.
Degree Requirements Prior to Fall 2017
Students who declared their French B.A. before May 26, 2017 are following this program. However, coursework that has not yet been completed will follow the unit values listed in the degree requirements above.
Preparation for the Major
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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(Or FREN 25 A/B/C equivalent) |
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Foreign Language Requirement
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
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One year of a second world language, ancient or modern (or equivalent) |
6-10 |
Requirements of the Major
Required Minor
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
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Required Minor |
12-21 |
University Electives
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
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Electives |
6-19 |
Total Units
120 units
Advising
For more information or advising, contact:
Jean-Luc Desalvo
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Professor; French Coordinator and Advisor
408-924-4620
jean-luc.desalvo@sjsu.edu
Clark Hall 435
French B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes
PLO #1: Demonstrate intermediate mid to high (ACTFL) skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
PLO #2: Use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied
PLO #3:Analyze and compare critically a wide variety of literary texts to demonstrate knowledge of major genres, authors, critical theory, and literary movements as they relate to cultural and artistic movements
PLO #4:Identify and describe linguistic patterns of the target language
PLO #5:Demonstrate introductory translation skills of a variety of texts
PLO #6:Develop and carry out research projects, including term papers and bibliographic research, in accordance with a major style guideline
