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Nov 09, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin
French, B.A.
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of the syntax, morphology, and semantics of the target language in both written and spoken form.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the organization of the target language’s sound system and the production of said sounds.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts of the basic branches of linguistics, such as syntax, morphology, phonology, and sociolinguistics as they pertain to the target language.
- Demonstrate recognition of social and regional variation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc., of the country or countries where the target language is spoken.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the patterns of social interactions, as well as the meanings, attitudes, values, and ideas of the target cultures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the main authors, literary trends, and styles connected with a given course’s focus and time period.
- Demonstrate mastery of the technique of analyzing literature through close reading and the application of literary theory appropriate to the undergraduate level.
- Be able to conduct research and write a research paper of an appropriate length for the undergraduate level, in conformity with the Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines and format (as required by area of study).
General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)
Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.
Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 32-36
Basic Requirements: (32-36 Credits)
One courses in literature from:
One course in grammar from
One course in linguistics from
One course in civilization from
Footnotes:
NOTES: A minimum of 32 credits of FREN at the 300 and/or 400 level is required for the major. A minimum of 16 credits (including FREN 301 and FREN 302 ) must be taken at Geneseo.
Recommended: Study of a Second language and/or Study Abroad
Minimum Competence Requirement
A grade of C- or better is required for each of the following courses: all 300- and 400-level courses in fulfillment of the 30-hour requirement for the major.
Department Writing Requirement
During their Junior year, students will write a 500- to 600-word essay in the target language under examination conditions. Students will have 2 hours to write on a topic provided at the time of the examination. Students may use bilingual dictionaries and/or dictionaries of the target language. Written proficiency must be at or above the Advanced Low Level
of Proficiency as described in the Proficiency Guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. To take the exam, students must contact the Department’s secretary at (585) 245-5247. NOTE: The exam can only be attempted once per semester. For further information, please contact your advisor or visit the Department’s website.
Sample Course Map
For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.
Curriculum Map
- First Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
- Spring - 15 Credit Hours
- Second Year
- Fall - 14 Credit Hours
- Spring - 15 Credit Hours
- Third Year
- Fall - 16 Credit Hours
- Spring - 15
- Study Abroad - Credit(s): 15 OR Electives - Credit(s): 15
- Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
- FREN Linguistics - Credit(s): 4
- FREN Literature - Credit(s): 4
- Integrated & Applied Learning - Credit(s): 4
- Electives - Credit(s): 3
- Spring - 15 Credit Hours
- FREN Elective - Credit(s): 4
- Electives - Credit(s): 11
Total Credit Hours: 120
Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.
Footnotes
*These courses are recommended by the Department; they are not requirements. A minimum of one semester of study abroad is strongly recommended by the Department.
KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)
Attributes:
Sub Areas
Abbreviation |
Definition |
DPP |
Diversity, Pluralism, Power |
WCV |
World Cultures & Values |
CGC |
Contemporary Global Challenges |
CAI |
Creativity & Innovation |
SST |
Sustainability |
Learning Areas
Abbreviation |
Definition |
ARTS |
Arts |
HUMA |
Humanities |
SOSC |
Social Science |
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