French at William & Mary

PROGRAM OF STUDY

In the larger cultural picture, it is, of course, impossible to separate language from culture, culture from literature, or literature from how an author chooses to use a language. Therefore, the core courses required of all French concentrators provide a solid basis in all these areas.

Requirements for Concentration:

A major in French consists of a minimum of 33 credit hours distributed in the following manner:

  1. French 305; French 314; French 315; French 450W (this course satisfies the Major Writing Requirement and the Major Computing Requirement).
  2. Two advanced literature courses: one pre-1800 and one post-1800 (taken from French 316 through 385 and 391).
  3. One advanced culture class (taken from among the following: French 310, French 333, French 361, French 362, French 363, French 390, and French 393).
  4. One advanced language class (taken from among the following: French 304, French 392, French 406, French 408, and French 410).
  5. Three electives in the French section at the advanced level. These must be chosen from among French 151 or any French 300 and 400 level course

    OR

    Three electives outside the French section; students must select three courses relevant to French/Francophone studies--in consultation with the major advisor.

Students considering a career in teaching are strongly encouraged to consult with Professor Kulick when designing their concentration in French. All concentrators are strongly encouraged to include study abroad in a French speaking context at some point in their undergraduate experience.

    Requirements for Minor

    A minor in French requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, including 315 and 305, and 12 additional credit hours at the 300 and/or 400 level and 151. Students may not take 386 as part of a minor in French.

    Competency in French

    Students majoring in Art and Art History, in the Social Sciences, or those who select an interdisciplinary program such as International Studies, Western European Studies, Literary and Cultural Studies and who wish primarily to acquire competency in French will find a variety of French courses designed to give them the comptetency they seek. After having completed French 210 or 212, the following sequence is recommended: 305, 306, 314, 315, 361 or 362 or 363, 406.