BA in French
Units required for Major: 36
Total units required for BA: 120
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).
Note: A GPA of 2.75 is required in courses applied to the major.
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: Student 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 is recommended or required. Students planning advanced degree study in areas having foreign language requirements should five careful consideration to completing two or more years of a foreign language as part of their baccalaureate degree.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Courses | ||
| Student must demonstrate competency equivalent to successful completion of the following: 1 | ||
| Elementary French | ||
| Elementary French 2 | ||
| Intermediate French 2 | ||
| Intermediate French 2 | ||
| Required Upper Division Courses (24 Units) | ||
| Language | ||
| FREN 100 | Phonetics and Pronunciation | 3 |
| FREN 101 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
| FREN 102 | Advanced Conversation | 3 |
| FREN 103 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| FREN 110 | Survey of French Literature | 3 |
| FREN 111 | Topics in Francophone Literature | 3 |
| FREN 170 | Seminar Conducted in French | 3 |
| Culture | ||
| FREN 120 | French Civilization 2 | 3 |
| Electives (9 Units) | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| French Translation (French-English) | ||
| French Translation (English-French) | ||
| Business French | ||
| French Language Practice | ||
| Quebec and French North America | ||
| Experimental Offerings in French | ||
| Total Units | 33 | |
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There are no specific lower division course requirements. However, students must demonstrate competency equivalent to successful completion of the listed courses before beginning upper division work.
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
Note: Students majoring in French are encouraged to minor in another field of their choice.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (13 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science | 3 | |
| B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) | 1 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts | 3 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (3 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities 2 | 0 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course 2 | 0 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 2 | 0 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (9 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 40 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (6 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2,3 | 0 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies Graduation Requirement.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html