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French

The French department offers language instruction at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels as well as an opportunity to enrich language skills through the study of French and Francophone literature and culture. The department aims to develop the four skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking within the classroom and through the study abroad program in France. Students combine their study of French language, literature and culture with other areas of study such as International Studies, International Business, Law, Economics, Music, Film and Art History.

Faculty and Professional Interests

Binita Mehta – All levels of French Language, Literature, and Culture. Orientalism in French Literature, Francophone Literature, Postcolonial Literatures in French and English, Film

Adjunct Faculty

Andoveloniaina Rasolofo – Language Teaching, Linguistics

Patricia Barbagallo

Elsa Douineau

French Major Requirements

• Ten courses above the introductory level
• Senior Evaluation:
• with approval from the chair, one course from another department, provided it deals significantly with French art, history and/or culture.

French Senior Evaluation

The Senior Evaluation is a thesis written during the two semesters of the senior year. Students register for Senior Evaluation I (1credit) during the first semester of the senior year, and, in consultation with their faculty advisor, develop a topic for their thesis, collect primary and secondary resources and write a detailed outline. During the 3-credit Senior Evaluation II, completed during the second semester of their senior year, students write the thesis.

French Minor Requirements

Five courses above the introductory level, one of which must be at the 3000 level

Note: All course work counted toward the major and minor must be taken for a letter grade and must receive a grade of C or better.

French Departmental Honors

Departmental Honors are conferred upon graduating seniors who have maintained grade point average in French of 3.5 and have received a minimum grade of A - for Senior Evaluation I and II.

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