French Foundations Minor

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A minor in French Foundations provides a solid foundation of language skills and cultural acumen to complement specializations in both the Liberal Arts and professional fields. Modern foreign language study enhances critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and written communication skills by requiring students to perceive, process, and articulate ideas within a  linguistic and cultural framework different from their own. Important components of this enhancement are the systematic study of vocabulary and syntax, the discussion of cultural issues, the introduction to literature, and the redaction of compositions in the target language. In addition to courses offered on campus, students are strongly encouraged to study and travel abroad to apply and enhance their knowledge through cultural immersion in French-speaking communities.

The French Foundations minor requires a minimum of 15 credits. A maximum of 10 credits may be waived toward the minor requirements for students entering the program with proven proficiency in the target language.

Note: Students may elect to minor in the French Foundations Professional PEAK OR the Humanities & Fine Arts PEAK, but not both.

Minor Requirements (15 credits):

• MFL-111 French Language & Culture I (4 cr)
• MFL-111REV French Phonetics & Grammar Review (1 cr)
• MFL-112 French Language & Culture II (4 cr)
• MFL 211 French Language & Culture III (3 cr)
• MFL 212 French Language & Culture IV (3 cr)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Indicators 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, and 4.1 (National Standards in Foreign Language Education Project, 3rd. Ed. [1999]).
• Intermediate-Mid French language proficiency (American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 1983, Revised 1985).