French and Francophone Studies Major and Minor at U.T.
French Major
Declare your French major or minor as soon as possible; go to 701 McClung Tower and talk to one of the secretaries in the Modern Foreign Languages Office.
The French major consists of 30 hours of course work and the minor of 18. There are two concentrations available for French majors, in addition to the regular major: the Honors concentration and the Language and World Business concentration (see below for more information). Advanced students in the major, the minor, and the two concentrations may substitute a 400-level course for a 300-level course with the consent of the department. Contact the French undergraduate advisor Dr. Mary McAlpin (mmcalpin@utk.edu; 865-974-6097) with any questions about the major or minor, or for information about studying abroad. Allez en France! There are programs that are no more expensive than staying here at U.T., and the courses you take abroad can count toward not only your French major or minor but also other requirements.
French Major Requirements (30 hours total):
- All of the following (15 hours):
- At least one 400-level literature courses (3 hours); choose from:
- 12 additional hours at the 400 level; choose from:
- FREN 400 - French-English and English-French Translation
- FREN 410 - Topics in Medieval/Early Modern French Literature
- FREN 415 - Topics in Modern French and Francophone Literature
- FREN 430 - Theatrical French
- FREN 420 - French Cinema
- FREN 423 - Advanced Conversation
- FREN 424 - Advanced Conversation
- FREN 425 - Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
- FREN 426 - Methods of Historical Linguistics
- FREN 430 - Theatrical French
- FREN 431 - Highlights of French Civilization
- FREN 432 - Contemporary French Culture
- FREN 433 - French and Francophone Women Writers
- FREN 450 - Special Topics
- FREN 491 - Foreign Study
- FREN 492 - Off-Campus Study
- FREN 492 - Off-Campus Study
French Minor requirements (18 hours total):
- All of the following (9 hours):
- 9 more hours hours at the 400 level (see list above)
The French major with an Honors Concentration
The honors concentration consists of at least 33 hours of French courses numbered above 302. Students must have at least 12 hours of honors courses, one of which must be an honors-by-contract course in French. Application may be made after completion of French 353 or the equivalent. Students must present a cumulative GPA in French classes of not less than 3.50 and an overall GPA of not less than 3.25. A final honors project (French 493), directed by a French faculty member and approved by the French honors committee, must be completed with a grade of B or higher during the last 30 hours of coursework. This project will encompass both a written essay or portfolio and an oral presentation to the French faculty. French honors students will also complete a study abroad experience in France or another French-speaking country. To apply for the French Honor Concentration, please fill out the Application for French Honors Concentration [PDF].
The French major with a Language & World Business concentration
This concentration is a modified French major plus a modified business major. For curricular details see web.utk.edu/~french/world.htm. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Allison Weems (jweems2@utk.edu) or Professor John Romeiser (jromeise@utk.edu).