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Jun 06, 2023
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
French BA
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Introductory Language Core (0-16 credits)*
Notes
*Students are required to complete Introductory Language Core courses unless some or all are waived by the Department based on demonstrated proficiency. Appropriate language placement is based on a student’s high school preparation. Below are possible sequences to satisfy this requirement:
Total Credits Required for Major: 36-52
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.500 in all French coursework.
Transfer Credit Policy
The department’s residency requirement stipulates that at least 50% of required credits for a major or minor be completed via French courses taken at UB.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
First Year Fall
- UB Seminar Credits: 3
- Introductory Language Core Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1 Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab Credits: 1
- ENG 105LEC - Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 4 OR Pathway Credits: 3
First Year Spring
- Elective Credits: 3
- Introductory Language Core Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2 Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
- ENG 105LEC - Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 4 OR Pathway Credits: 3
Second Year Fall
- FR 200 level Requirement Credits: 3
- Math & Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 4
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Second Year Spring
- FR 200 level Requirement Credits: 3
- Linguistics Focus Credits: 3
- FR 300/400 level Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Third Year Fall
- Earlier Literature AND Two (2) FR 300/400 level Electives AND Elective Credits: 15 OR Departmentally-approved study abroad (if not done senior year) Credits: 15
Third Year Spring
- Non-European Literature and Culture Credits: 3
- FR Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Communication Literacy 2 Credits: 3
Fourth Year Fall
- Non-Literary Cultural Production AND Two (2) FR 300/400 level Electives AND Two Electives Credits: 15 OR Departmentally-approved study abroad (if not done junior year) Credits: 15
- UBC 399MNT - UB Curriculum Capstone Credits: 1
Fourth Year Spring
- FR 300/400 level Elective Credits: 3
- FR 300/400 level Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 2
Total Credits Required: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop language competence and communicative strategies.
- Apply knowledge of language history.
- Identify and utilize linguistic core concepts.
- Identify and analyze rhetorical strategies in different texts and genres.
- Apply knowledge of cultural and theoretical contexts.
- Locate and interpret sources and produce original research.
- Incorporate sources and modes of analysis from multiple disciplines and media.
- Appraise material critically.
- Recognize and cultivate personal growth.
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