“The French program provides students with an incredible educational opportunity to learn and excel in a variety of challenging and interesting courses offered by the motivating professors at High Point University.” – Samantha Baumgartner, 2011
French and Francophone Studies Major Student Learning Outcomes Upon completing the French and Francophone Studies Program at High Point University, students will: 1. possess proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French at the Advanced to Advanced Plus level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines; 2. possess a level of proficiency in the target culture sufficient to enable them to understand and explain aspects of that culture; 3. possess some knowledge of the historical and cultural role of the country or countries being studied and have some awareness of current events in these countries; 4. have some awareness of literary output of the areas being studied; 5. have some knowledge of the value systems which influenced the history and literary/artistic production of the countries and cultures being studied; 6. be aware of “standard” pronunciation of the language; 7. be able to conduct and present independent research in the target language; 8. be able to use their knowledge of language and culture while working in the chosen profession. Requirements for the B.A. in French and Francophone Studies (32 – 36 credits) A. Core Courses (16 – 20 credits)* FRE 2020. Intermediate French II (4)** FRE 2130. Readings in French & Grammar Review (4) FRE 3200. Introductory Literature Survey (4) FRE 4010. Advanced Grammar and Composition (4) Capstone Experience. Students may choose one of the following options: v FRE 4990. Seminar in French Topics (4) v FRE 4810-4815. Student Internship (4) v An approved semester abroad program in a French speaking country *The major in French and Francophone Studies is 32 credits if a student begins at a level higher than 2020.
**The prerequisite for FRE 2020 is FRE 2010 or placement equivalent.
B. Literature and Civilization Courses (8 credits) Select 4 credits from the following literature courses: FRE 3210. Pre-Revolutionary French Literature (4) FRE 3220. Literature of the Enlightenment and Revolutions (4) FRE 3330. Modern and Contemporary French Literature (4) FRE 3400. Francophone Voices (4) Select 4 credits from the following civilization courses: FRE 3030. Culture and Civilization of France (4) FRE 3040. France Today (4) FRE 3080. Francophone Cultures Outside of France (4) C. Elective Courses (8 credits) Select 8 credits from the following elective courses: FRE 2881, 3881, or 4881. Special Topics (4) FRE 3000. Conversation and Pronunciation (4) FRE 3150. Contemporary French Culture Through Film (4) FRE 3180. Business French (4) FRE 3600. Creative Writing in French (4) FRE 4444. Independent Study (4) FRE 4500. Translation and Interpretation course (4) FRE 4810-4815. Student Internship (4) Any French culture or civilization course not selected under section B (4) Any French literature course not selected under section B (4) Any other 3000- or 4000- level French course not selected under section B (4) A French GBS course: GBS 3750. French Cinema: Text and Culture (4) GBS 3780. The French-Speaking World (4)* A French Studies course: HST 3106. The French Revolution and Napoleon (4) ENG 4500. Critical Theory (4) Any French Studies course taken through an approved study abroad program in a French-speaking country (4) *GBS 3780 cannot be taken if a student has received credit for French 3080.