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French

Political and economic realities today ensure that no education can be considered adequate without the ability to understand the perspective of cultures other than our own. The French perspective affords students three distinct features: a tradition of inquiry into the meaning, structure, and practice of language; a history of thought, literature, and fine arts that has shaped the Western tradition; and a rich diversity of African, North American and Asian cultures which still choose French as a primary or secondary mode of expression.

With the goal of a global education in mind, the French Program at Marist works closely with Marist Abroad and the World Languages faculty to integrate French studies into a comprehensive program of international exposure through internships, interdisciplinary projects and the use of information technology.

French Major

FREN 201 Workshop in Writing - 3 cr
FREN 202 Workshop in Oral Expression - 3 cr
FREN 250 French Culture and Thought - 3 cr
FREN 251 Contemporary France - 3 cr
FREN 310 French Grammar and Composition I OR
FREN 311 French Grammar and Composition II 3 cr

Approved Courses in French Major Single Track

FREN 310 French Grammar and Composition I OR
FREN 311 French Grammar and Composition II - 3 cr
FREN 305 Studies in French Film and Literature - 3 cr
FREN 315 French Literature of Africa and the Caribbean OR
FREN 330 Modern Literary Perspective: the 20th and 21st Century - 3 cr
FREN 345 Interdisciplinary Unit - 3 cr
FREN 440 French for Current Affairs - 3 cr
One upper-level course in French Literature or Culture OR
FREN 394 Internship in French - 3 cr
FREN 477 Capping -3 cr

Approved Courses in French Major Double Track

FREN 305 Studies in French Film and Literature - 3 cr
FREN 315 French Literature of Africa and the Caribbean OR
FREN 330 Modern Literary Perspective: the 20th and 21st Century - 3 cr
FREN 345 Interdisciplinary Unit - 3 cr
FREN 440 French for Current Affairs OR
FREN 394 Internship in French** - 3 cr
FREN 477 Capping - 3 cr

French Studies Minor

FREN 201 Workshop in Writing - 3 cr
FREN 202 Workshop in Oral Expression - 3 cr
FREN 250 French Culture and Thought - 3 cr
FREN 251 Contemporary France - 3 cr
FREN 305 Studies in French Film and Literature OR
FREN 315 French Literature of Africa and the Caribbean - 3 cr
FREN 310 French Grammar & Composition I OR
FREN 311 French Grammar & Composition II - 3 cr

** Replacing upper level course with FREN 394 requires prior departmental approval for qualifying students.