The French major consists of 33
credits. Students majoring in French may choose between the Language Intensive and
the Interdisciplinary options. All French majors are strongly urged to spend at
least one semester in residence in the French Language & Culture Living-Learning Community and/or to participate in a
program of study in a French-speaking country.
A grade-point average of
2.0 in all French courses taken at Rutgers is required of all majors.
Language
Intensive Option
The
Language Intensive Option is designed for students who want to build advanced
language proficiency in French. The option fosters cultural fluency,
intercultural skills, and global literacy through critical exploration of
cultural production in French. It consists of 33 credits above the introductory
level including:
1. 9 credits in French language above the elementary level (or numerically above 420:128), with a minimum of 3 credits at the advanced level (or numerically above 420:200)
2. 6 credits in French and Francophone literatures
(215 or 217; 216 or 218).
3.15 credits at the 300-level and above, with
3 credits in the study of French and Francophone civilization (315 or 316).
Students may take up to 9 credits in approved English-taught courses. All
students must take a senior seminar (480, 481) or an equivalent capstone at the
400-level, usually in the fall of their senior year. 6 of the required
upper-level credits must be taken with faculty in the Department of French (New
Brunswick).
Interdisciplinary Option
The
Interdisciplinary Option allows students to combine knowledge, skills and
abilities acquired in several disciplines or areas of study, including French.
It is designed to foster language proficiency, cultural awareness,
intercultural skills and global literacy through critical exploration of
cultural production in French-speaking regions. It consists of 33 credits,
including:
1. 12 credits in French language above 101, with a minimum of 3 credit at the advanced level (or numerically above 420:200).
2. 3 credits in French and Francophone literatures (215 or 217; 216 or 218).
3. 18 credits in Electives, with a minimum of 9 credits at the 300-level or
above taught in English or French, including a 3-credit capstone course. Up to 6 credits may be taken in another department, provided that the courses focus on subjects relevant
to French/Francophone cultures and are approved in writing by a departmental
advisor. At least 6 of the required upper-level credits must be taken with
faculty in the Department of French (New Brunswick).
Programs of Study and Courses for Liberal Arts and Sciences Students 
