The Bachelor of Arts in French Global Studies provides foundational academic and professional preparation for students to develop linguistic and intercultural competence through the study of the French language and the cultures of the French-speaking world. The curriculum is designed to maximize the success of both language learners and native/heritage speakers of French. Through experiential learning in language classes, as well as in more advanced courses in literature, culture, linguistics, and French for the professions, students are trained to be multilingual and intercultural. In addition to linguistic and cultural competence, students gain valuable skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. Our substantive program prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected world, in fields such as the language services industry—interpreting, localization, and translation; education; research; writing, publishing, and the media; health, legal, and social services; business; government; international relations; the cultural heritage sector—museums, libraries, and archives.
Bachelor of Arts in French Global Studies
About This Program
Competencies
- Upon graduation, students will demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing French (communication skills, critical thinking skills).
- Upon graduation, students will demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence in French and Francophone cultures (social responsibility, global competence, critical thinking skills).
- Upon graduation, students will demonstrate an understanding of course content knowledge as it pertains to French (e.g., language, culture, literature, linguistics, and area/international studies) (disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills).
- Upon graduation, students will be able to apply academic content and learned skills to real-world experiences by having participated in experiential learning opportunities (social responsibility, career preparedness, critical thinking skills).
Admissions Criteria
In addition to satisfying the entrance requirements for the College of Liberal Arts, prospective majors in the Department of Modern Languages must meet the following criteria:
- A 3.0 GPA is required in the 1441-2314 Modern Language sequence, or an equivalent score on the Modern Language testing instrument, or approval of the departmental advisor.
- After admission to the Modern Language major, students must maintain a 2.00 GPA in major classes.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| Modern Languages Foundations | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| or UNIV 1101 | CAREER PREPARATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS | |
| GLOBAL 2301 | INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL ISSUES | 3 |
| French Specialzation | ||
| FREN 1441 | BEGINNING FRENCH I | 4 |
| FREN 1442 | BEGINNING FRENCH II | 4 |
| FREN 2313 | INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I | 3 |
| FREN 2314 | INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II | 3 |
| FREN 3312 | FRENCH LITERATURE AND CULTURE 19th to 21st CENTURIES | 3 |
| or FREN 4338 | TOPICS IN GLOBAL FRENCH LITERATURES AND CULTURES | |
| FREN 3300 | FRENCH PRONUNCIATION 1 | 3 |
| or FREN 3303 | FRENCH CONVERSATION | |
| FREN 3304 | READINGS AND WRITING IN FRENCH 1 | 3 |
| or FREN 4314 | IMPROVING FRENCH GRAMMAR AND WRITING | |
| Select 18 hours in 3000/4000-level FREN courses | 18 | |
| Minor and Electives | ||
| Select minor and elective courses sufficient to bring total to 120 hours with at least 36 hours at the 3000/4000 level | 33 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Native or heritage speakers will select an appropriate substitute in consultation with an advisor.
Advising Resources
First time in college students will be advised by the AUEC.
New transfer students should email modladvisor@uta.edu before enrolling in classes at UTA.
Students with previous experience in one of the languages offered at UTA, must take a Placement Test. For more information, contact MODL Testing at modltesting@uta.edu or call 817-272-4605.
Location:
230 Hammond Hall
Email:
modladvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3161