Minor in French Global Studies
About This Program
The Minor in French provides foundational academic preparation for students to develop linguistic and intercultural competence through the study of French and the cultures of the French-speaking world. The minor program includes language and culture courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels and is designed to maximize the success of both language learners and native/heritage speakers of French. Language skills enable students to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, both personally and professionally. The minor program enhances students’ career prospects in areas requiring advanced use of French such as government, international relations, business, education, media communications, and health, legal, and social services.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing French (communication skills, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence in French and Francophone cultures (social responsibility, global competence, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, 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).
Curriculum
| FREN 1442 | BEGINNING FRENCH II | 4 |
| FREN 2313 | INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I | 3 |
| FREN 2314 | INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II | 3 |
| Select 9 hours in FREN at the 3000/4000 level (excluding FREN 3320, FREN 3321, and FREN 3345) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
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