French Minor

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Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the French minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements

Intermediate French (0-16 credits) **

Select one of the following Introductory French sequences:

Sequence 1:
FR 101LEC - Elementary French 1st Semester Credits: 5
FR 102LEC - Elementary French 2nd Semester Credits: 5
FR 151LEC - Intermediate French 1st Semester Credits: 3
FR 152LEC - Intermediate French 2nd Semester Credits: 3
Sequence 2:
FR 111DIS - Elementary French I Credits: 3
FR 112DIS - Elementary French II Credits: 3
FR 201DIS - Intermediate French I Credits: 3
FR 202DIS - Intermediate French II Credits: 3

Two 200-level Courses (6 credits)

One Course from any Two of the Following Areas (6 credits)

Earlier literature (for example, FR 301, FR 305)
Linguistic focus (for example, FR 343, FR 345, FR 349, FR 404)
Non-European literature and culture (for example, FR 339, FR 453)
Non-literary cultural production (for example, FR 341)

Two 300/400 level FR electives (6 credits)

Notes

**Students are required to complete Introductory Language Core courses unless some or all are waived by the Department based on demonstrated proficiency. Students with absolutely no prior instruction in French may enroll in FR 111. All other students must take the online exam to determine correct placement: https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/romance-languages-literatures/language-placement-testing.html

The introductory sequence consists of four courses: Elementary I, Elementary II, Intermediate I, and Intermediate II

FR 343 fulfills the UB Curriculum Communication Literacy / CL2 requirement. Three courses for the minor may fulfill the UB Curriculum Global Pathway requirement through the Language and Culture track. Alternatively, courses for the minor may help fulfill the Global Reflections track or the International Experience track of the Global Pathway. Please use the Path Finder tool to learn more about sequences and options.

Total Credits Required for Minor: 24

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.000 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.

Program Distinction

A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.

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.