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The Major in French aims to develop students' competency in the language, while increasing their knowledge of the French-speaking world. As our living environment becomes increasingly "transnational," a major in French offers an attractive asset to careers in many fields, including business, medicine, politics, law, and the humanities. In addition, the major prepares students for graduate work in French, by providing them with a broad range of courses in French and Francophone literature and culture.
The Major in French consists of 30 hours of 300- and 400-level courses in French. Requirements include 12 hours of courses focusing on written and oral expression (FR-A310, FR-A315, FR-A410, and FR-A415), and 18 hours of upper-division courses. Up to 9 hours if the upper-division courses can be in related fields (such as French History, Art History, Philosophy), with the approval of the department.
The Minor in French consists of 18 hours of 300- and 400-level courses in French. A Certificate of General Proficiency in French (12 hours) is also available.
Students are encouraged to enhance their major or minor through an immersion experience in a French-speaking country. Many SLU students choose Summer Study Abroad, or opt for a semester- or year-long Study Abroad program.
- For General Information:
Dr. Reinhard Andress, Chair
314.977.2450
andressp@slu.edu - Spanish Graduate Program:
Dr. Mauricio Souza
Director of Spanish Graduate Program
314.977.2314
souzamm@slu.edu - French Graduate Program:
Dr. Annie Smart
Director of French Graduate Program
314.977.2449
smart@slu.edu - Mailing Address:
Ritter Hall 318
220 North Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
tel. (314) 977-3200
fax (314) 977-1495