 FRENCH
College of Arts and Letters
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The French program
is a cultural resource to Sacramento State and the Sacramento community in general;
it represents the French language, literature and civilization of Europe
and North America as well as other areas of the world where French is
the common language.
The French program helps prepare its majors and minors for careers not
only in teaching but in many other fields as well, such as business, journalism
and government service. To that end it offers courses that enable students
to grow intellectually and to live and work successfully in areas where
the French language is spoken.
The program reaches out to both the local and international communities.
Students have the opportunity to study abroad as well as to tutor and
teach in local schools. The French faculty pride themselves on being accessible
to students and taking a keen interest in the students' individual achievements.
The Bachelor of Arts in French offers an exploration of the vast contribution
that French language and culture have made to the world. The program gives
courses in literature, culture and language (there are also courses in
translating and interpreting).
Students majoring in business often find a French minor to be an asset
to their careers. Students majoring in other fields may minor in French
if a large part of their professional literature is in French or because
they may work in a location where French is widely spoken; for others
a French minor may meet graduate-degree requirements.
Special Features
- An active French Club offers students the opportunity to participate
in French-oriented cultural and social events and a chance to meet French
people on an informal basis.
- A chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the French Honor Society, recognizes the
outstanding academic achievements of students of French.
- Students are encouraged to spend part of their undergraduate careers
in study abroad. Sacramento State sponsors exchanges with various universities in
Quebec and a consortium of campuses of the University of Paris. The
CSU has a Junior Year Abroad program in France at Aix-en-Provence. In
addition, each year a Sacramento State graduate with a major in French is awarded
a teaching assistantship in France with a salary from the French government.
CSU students, with any major, may enroll for one year at a Canadian
university. French majors, particularly, will find this program gives
them a unique opportunity to become acquainted with French-Canadian
culture and language. Summer language programs are available in Canada;
students who achieve sufficient proficiency in French may attend a French-language
university (information available from the Sacramento State Office of International
Programs, Lassen Hall 2304).
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
REQUIREMENTS · BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Units required for Major: 36
Minimum total units required for BA: 120
A GPA of 2.75 is required in courses applied to the major.
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
| A. Required Lower Division Courses
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| There are no specific lower division course requirements.
However, students must demonstrate competency equivalent to successful
completion of FREN
1A, FREN
1B, FREN
2A and FREN
2B before beginning upper division work. |
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B. Required Upper Division Courses (36 units)
|
| Language (15 units) |
| (3) |
FREN
100 |
Phonetics and Pronunciation (Four semesters of French
or equivalent) |
| (3) |
FREN
101 |
Advanced Grammar (FREN
2B or equivalent) |
| (3) |
FREN
102 |
Advanced Conversation (Four semesters of French
or equivalent) |
| (3) |
FREN
103 |
Advanced Composition (FREN
101 or instructor permission) |
| (3) |
LING
130 |
Introduction to Language and Linguistics |
| Literature (9 units) |
| (3) |
FREN
110 |
Survey of French Literature (FREN
101, FREN
103, FREN
109, or instructor permission) |
| (3) |
FREN
111 |
Topics in Francophone Literature (FREN
110 or equivalent or instructor permission) |
| (3) |
FREN
170 |
Seminar Conducted in French (FREN
110) |
| Culture (3 units) |
| (3) |
FREN
120 |
French Civilization |
| Electives (9 units) |
| Select three of the following: |
| (3) |
FREN
104A |
French-English Translation (upper division standing
in French) |
| (3) |
FREN
104B |
English-French Translation (FREN
101 and upper division standing in French ) |
| (3) |
FREN
107 |
Business French (2nd year college level proficiency
or equivalent; or instructor permission) |
| (3) |
FREN
109 |
French Language Practice (FREN
2B) |
| (3) |
FREN
125 |
Quebec and French North America |
| (3) |
FREN
196 |
Experimental Offerings |
Note: Students majoring in French are encouraged to
minor in another field of their choice.
REQUIREMENTS - SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM
(pre-credential preparation)
The requirements for a teaching credential in French are the same as
those for the major. Candidates must contact the French Credential Program
Coordinator, in the Department of Foreign Languages, to have their transcripts
reviewed, to schedule an oral interview in French and to assess their
subject matter competency. The Foreign Language Proficiency Examination
in French may also be required.
Teaching credential candidates must also complete the Professional Education
Program in addition to other requirements for a teaching credential. You
may obtain information about the Professional Education Program from the
Teacher Preparation Program Office, Eureka Hall 216, (916) 278-6403.
A minor in another subject which can lead to a Supplementary Teaching
Credential is strongly recommended.
Additional Information
- Credit by Exam: A maximum of 16 units in
foreign language studies may be challenged, only 12 of which may be
in French.
- Junior Year in France: Students planning
to apply for admission to the overseas program should consult the department
for information.
- Foreign Language for Advanced Degree Requirements:
Many graduate degree programs require competence in one or more foreign
languages, and French is often recommended or required. Students planning
advanced degree study in areas having foreign language requirements
should give careful consideration to completing two or more years of
a foreign language as part of their baccalaureate degree.
REQUIREMENTS
- MINOR
Units required for Minor: 12, upper division courses taught in French
Note: Students are required to meet with a Minor Advisor
for course selection.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
International Business Personnel · Trade and Commerce · Export/Import
· Interpreter/Translator · Banking Representative · Buyer/Sales
Representative · Foreign/Diplomatic Service · Airlines Personnel
· Travel Industry · Media Personnel/Foreign Correspondent ·
Public Relations · US Immigration/Customs · US Information Agency
· Peace Corps · Language Teacher · Bilingual/Foreign Secretary
· Foreign Publications/Textbook Editor · Research Assistant
| FACULTY
Nicole Buffard, Kevin Elstob, Annik Gunter, Beatrice Kelley
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Wilfrido Corral , Department Chair
- Melonie Williams, Administrative Support Coordinator
- Mariposa Hall 2051
- (916) 278-6333
- www.csus.edu/fl/
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