French B.A.
Program description
French is an important language of diplomacy, commerce, and health care, and is used in research across the globe and in many disciplines, such as music, art, linguistics, history, law, political science, anthropology, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and philosophy. The French discipline gives students the language and analytical skills necessary to engage intellectually with these interconnected fields in French and to appreciate the cultures of France and Francophone countries throughout the world.
The French curriculum is designed to ensure that:
1. Students will be able to interpret with accuracy detailed information and narratives in French in the past, present, and future.
2. Students will be able to express themselves, in speaking and in writing, in the past, present, and future about topics of general, academic, and professional interest.
3. Students will be able to interpret cultural artifacts, texts, and films with accuracy, demonstrating knowledge of the French and Francophone cultures that produced them.
4. Students' work will reflect an awareness of their own cultural biases and articulate the inherent complexities, worldviews, and values of other cultures.
5. Students will be prepared for a future in graduate school or in the professional world.
Certificate Program in French
The certificate program in French responds to the growing demand for individuals who can communicate successfully in a global environment and is intended for students whose other academic commitments prevent them from completing either a major or minor in French. To earn a certificate, a student must complete a minimum of 16 credits in French at UMN Morris at the 2xxx and/or 3xxx level. At least half of the credits for the certificate must be taken through UMN Morris. Students are encouraged to study abroad. No courses in English may count toward the French certificate program. Students who complete a major or minor in French are not eligible for the certificate program. A student who has met the above requirements may request a reference letter from the UMN Morris French faculty certifying completion of the certificate program as well as language competence based on guidelines published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
The French curriculum is designed to ensure that:
1. Students will be able to interpret with accuracy detailed information and narratives in French in the past, present, and future.
2. Students will be able to express themselves, in speaking and in writing, in the past, present, and future about topics of general, academic, and professional interest.
3. Students will be able to interpret cultural artifacts, texts, and films with accuracy, demonstrating knowledge of the French and Francophone cultures that produced them.
4. Students' work will reflect an awareness of their own cultural biases and articulate the inherent complexities, worldviews, and values of other cultures.
5. Students will be prepared for a future in graduate school or in the professional world.
Certificate Program in French
The certificate program in French responds to the growing demand for individuals who can communicate successfully in a global environment and is intended for students whose other academic commitments prevent them from completing either a major or minor in French. To earn a certificate, a student must complete a minimum of 16 credits in French at UMN Morris at the 2xxx and/or 3xxx level. At least half of the credits for the certificate must be taken through UMN Morris. Students are encouraged to study abroad. No courses in English may count toward the French certificate program. Students who complete a major or minor in French are not eligible for the certificate program. A student who has met the above requirements may request a reference letter from the UMN Morris French faculty certifying completion of the certificate program as well as language competence based on guidelines published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Program last updated
Fall 2024