International Languages & Cultures: B.A., French Studies

The French Studies major is an interdisciplinary major which combines courses from the department of French with those from other disciplines, the content of which directly relates to France and French-speaking countries.

The program is designed to offer its majors the opportunity to achieve proficiency in writing, speaking, comprehending and reading the French language, while at the same time broadening and deepening their knowledge, understanding an appreciation of the cultures of France and the francophone world.

Since the goal of the French studies major is to focus on the acquisition of language proficiency and to incorporate contributions from more than one field of study, it prepares students for careers in international law, teaching, government services, foreign missions, translating, the non-profit sector and for positions in business that require a knowledge of the Frence language and culture.

French studies majors are required to complete 18 upper-division credit hours of French courses and 9 upper-division credit hours from at least two of the following disciplines: philosophy, history, and political science. Students pursuing a B.A. degree in French studies also must spend a minimum of six weeks studying French in France or a francophone country. Study abroad opportunities include IES programs in Paris (summer or semester), Nantes and Dijon (semester only). Students should plan their study abroad so they can take at least one additional French course after returning to the University of Portland.

University Core Requirements -- 39 hours

College Requirements, B.A. -- 21 hours

Hrs.
3	Effective Communication (CST 100, CST 101, CST 107, CST 307, ENG 107, or ENG 311)
3	Metaphysics (one course from PHL 331-337)
15	Upper-division hours outside the primary major, 9 of which must come from 3 different disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. This requirement is not fulfilled by the University core.
0-12	Intermediate level of one language

Major Requirements -- 27 hrs

Hrs.
18 upper division credits in French (FRN 301 and above) Three courses outside the French program from at least two different disciplines chosen from the following list:
3	HST 347 - Modern France
3	HST 333 - Medieval Europe
3	HST 343 - Age of Dictatorship
3	HST 342 - Age of Nationalism
3	POL 358 - Politics of the European Union
3	POL 372 - Politics of Modern Europe
3	POL 453 - Great Powers and their Foreign Policies
3	PHL 414 - Philosophy and Feminism (when focusing on a French philosopher)
3	PHL 469 - Great Philosophers (when focusing on a French philosopher)
3	PHL 479 - Existentialism

Students may also take courses containing significant content relating to francophone countries offered on a one-time basis or subsequentially added to permanent course offerings. Students must seek the approval of the French studies advisor before counting such courses toward the French studies major.

Study Abroad -- 6 hours
General Electives -- 15-27 hours

Total Credit Hours -- 120