French B.A.

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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
FREN 25A: Intermediate French: Reading	4
FREN 25B: Intermediate French: Writing	4
FREN 25C: Intermediate French: Oral Communication	4
*With instructor approval, FREN 25C may be waived for advanced students
(Or equivalent)

Foreign Language Requirement

Course	Units
12 units of a second world language (or equivalent)	12

Requirements of the Major

Course	Units
FORL 100W: Writing Workshop	3
FREN 102B: Francophone Cultures: Through Literature and Cinema	3
Complete 2-3 courses from:
FREN 101A: Advanced French: Reading and Writing	4
FREN 101B: Advanced French: Written Communication	4
FREN 101C: Advanced French: Oral Communication	4
Complete 1-4 courses from:
FREN 105: French Phonology	4
FREN 110: French Morphology and Syntax	4
FREN 132: Special Topics in French for Careers	4
FREN 170: Basics of Translation	4
Complete 2-4 course from:
FREN 120A: French Literature: Middle Ages and Renaissance	4
FREN 120B: French Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries	4
FREN 140A: French Literature: 19th Century	4
FREN 140B: French Literature: 20th Century	4

Major Electives

Course	Units
FREN 102A: French Culture: Prehistory to the Revolution	4
FREN 102C: French Culture: 19th and 20th Centuries	4
FREN 160: Masters of French Literature	4

University Electives

Course	Units
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
FREN 25A: Intermediate French: Reading	3
FREN 25B: Intermediate French: Writing	3
FREN 25C: Intermediate French: Oral Communication	3
(Or FREN 25 A/B/C equivalent)

Foreign Language Requirement

Course	Units
One year of a second world language, ancient or modern (or equivalent)	6-10

Requirements of the Major

Course	Units
FREN 101A: Advanced French: Reading and Writing	3
FREN 101B: Advanced French: Written Communication	3
FREN 101C: Advanced French: Oral Communication	3
FORL 100W: Writing Workshop	3
Complete one course from:
FREN 102A: French Culture: Prehistory to the Revolution	3
FREN 102B: Francophone Cultures: Through Literature and Cinema	3
FREN 102C: French Culture: 19th and 20th Centuries	3
Complete six courses from:
FREN 105: French Phonology	3
FREN 110: French Morphology and Syntax	3
FREN 120A: French Literature: Middle Ages and Renaissance	3
FREN 120B: French Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries	3
FREN 132: Special Topics in French for Careers	3
FREN 140A: French Literature: 19th Century	3
FREN 140B: French Literature: 20th Century	3
FREN 160: Masters of French Literature	3
FREN 170: Basics of Translation	3

Required Minor

Course	Units
Required Minor	12-21

University Electives

Course	Units
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