Minor in French
The minor in French will allow students to develop the cultural and linguistic skills to communicate and function effectively in a French-speaking environment, to include professional settings in medical, judicial, educational, and media-related fields, among others.
Coursework in the minor in French works toward achieving the following outcomes:
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Communicate effectively in French on a variety of topics with at least an intermediate-level of language proficiency as established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
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Identify and interpret key cultural and literary texts from specific cultural traditions through close textual analysis, synthesis of texts within a larger framework (author, cultural/historical period, theoretical framework or tradition).
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Identify and utilize appropriate sources for research-based projects.
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Showcase intercultural communication skills and awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity in a culturally situated project.
Additionally, students who complete the minor will also develop the following important professional competencies desired by employers as described by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE):
Communication: Students will learn to communicate in a clear and effective manner in French (verbally, in writing, and nonverbally).
Professionalism: Students will develop a strong work ethic via consistent class attendance, active participation in class, and timely completion of assignments.
Teamwork: Students will build and maintain collaborative relationships with classmates to work effectively toward common goals while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate cultural sensitivity and recognize diverse perspectives and the lived experiences of others.
Requirements
Students may obtain a French minor by completing a minimum of 15 credits beyond FRENCH 1200, of which at least 3 credits must be in literature. 9 of the required credits must be taken in MU course work. This requirement can be reduced from 9 to 6 at the discretion of an individual department. Students must meet the minimum GPA requirements for a minor, which in no case can be lower than 2.0. In addition, a student cannot receive a grade lower than a C- in any course applied towards a minor in the College. For more information, please see Requirements for Optional Minor.
Students beginning at a level higher than FRENCH 1200 due to placement testing must still complete the minimum of 15 additional credits in order to receive the minor. A minimum of 9 credits, including 3 in literature, must be taken in residence.
Additionally, course work must be completed with a grade in the C range or higher in each of the required courses and students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor.
Courses most often used to fulfill the minor include:
| FRENCH 2100 | Elementary French III | 3 |
| FRENCH 2160 | Intermediate French Composition and Conversation | 3 |
| FRENCH 3160 | Advanced French Composition and Conversation I | 3 |
| or FRENCH 3280 | Commercial French | |
| FRENCH 3410 | Intro a la pensee critique / Introduction to Critical Analysis | 3 |
| FRENCH 3420 | Introduction to French Culture | 3 |
| or FRENCH 3430 | French Masterworks: Texts and Contexts | |
| LG_LT_CT 4940 | Internship in Intercultural Communication | 1-6 |
| and/or any 4000-level course in French | ||
| Only one course offered in English by the French section can be counted toward completion of the minor provided it is at the 2000-level or above. | ||