French and Francophone Studies
Minor Requirements
The minor in French is 17 credit hours, starting with FRE 2201, FRE 3300 and 3320 as required courses. In addition, students may choose from a variety of language, culture (including film) and literary studies courses. A minimum of nine credit hours must be completed at UF. For additional information, contact the undergraduate adviser.
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 17 (starting with Intermediate French 2)
NOTE:
- Please, file the “Minor Form” with Academic Advising, 120 Academic Advising Center, and once signed by the Dean in Academic Advising, Dr. Matheny, bring us a copy. Thank you so much.
- Some courses have prerequisites: please consult the undergraduate catalogue or the French undergraduate coordinator.
- A minimum of 9 hours must be completed at the University of Florida.
- If you transfer and/or score out of Intermediate French 2 (IB, AP, CLEP, etc.), please contact the French undergraduate coordinator. (see Undergraduate Guide to Majors)
- All courses for the minor must be with a grade of “C” or better (no “S” grades). No more than 3 hours of courses with a number “4905” may be applied to the minor.
Required courses
- FRE 2201
Intermediate French 2
4 credits - FRE 3300 French Grammar
and Composition
3 credits - FRE 3320 French Composition and Stylistics
3 credits
Select 8 credits among these (your choice):
- FRE 3410 Advanced French Conversation 1
2 credits - FRE 3780L Corrective
Phonetics
2 credits - FRE 3440 Commercial French
3 credits - FRE 3442 Contemporary
French Commerce
3 credits - FRW 3100 Introduction to French Literature
1
3 credits - FRW 3101 Introduction to French Literature 2
3 credits - FRE 3500
French Civilization – historical
perspective
3 credits
OR
- FRE 3502 Francophone Cultures
3 credits
OR
- FRE
3564 Contemporary French Culture
3 credits - FRE 3224 Special content,
e.g. France & the
EU, film….
1 credit
OR
- FRT courses
Overseas Study
French majors and minors are encouraged to study abroad, either for a summer or for a semester. Students of French regularly participate in programs in Paris, Avignon, Montpellier, Grenoble and Quebec. Students in approved overseas study programs can earn up to 15 credits beyond the 120 credits required for graduation. Please consult the UF International Center as well as a departmental adviser.
- University of Florida International Center
Faculty & Scholar Services
190 Hub
Gainesville, Florida 32611
PO Box 113225
Phone: (352) 392-5323
Fax: (352) 392-5575
General Education
All classes listed under FRT are taught in English and the texts studied are in English translation. Some courses qualify for Gordon Rule. All other courses, including 3000-level literature and culture/civilization courses listed under FRW and FRE, are taught in French.
