French and Francophone Studies, B.A.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Credit Hours: 30+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the degree requirements specified in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements for more information.

Required Courses:

Notes:

*Some French and Francophone Studies majors may, with the department chair’s approval, replace the requirements of FREN 313 and FREN 314 with 400-level courses. Native speakers may be required to substitute FREN 313 and FREN 314 with 400-level courses.

Select one course from the following:

Select one additional course from the following:

Select 9 credit hours of 400-level courses from the following:

Elective Requirement. Select 6 credit hours at the 300 or 400-level from the following:

Notes:

Students seeking a major in French and Francophone Studies must take 12 credit hours at the 300-level or higher at the College of Charleston or its approved programs overseas.
Majors in French and Francophone Studies are required to take a proficiency exam during their last year prior to graduation. Information about the nature of the exam and the schedule for each semester is available in the department and on its website.

Coursework Meeting Major Requirements Excluded from the Major GPA Calculation

None. All courses that may apply toward completion of course requirements within the major apply toward the major GPA calculation.