French
Major, Supplementary Major, and Minor Requirements
The Major in French and Francophone Studies
Revised Spring 2008
The requirements for a first major in French and Francophone Studies include demonstrated competency in the language and successful completion of 30 credit hours or 10 courses above ROFR 20201. At least half of the major courses must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. Of the 10 required courses, no more than 3 may be at the 20000 level (20202 and above) and 6 must be in literature/culture studies. Of these 6, a minimum of 2 must be at the 40000 level and one must be the Senior Seminar (ROFR 53000).
The following courses are required of all first majors: ROFR 30310, 30710, 30720, and 53000. ROFR 30310 (Textual Analysis) should be taken before ROFR 30710-30720 (literary surveys) and should be completed by the end of junior year. Although it is expected that these required courses be taken in residence at Notre Dame, equivalent courses from international study programs or other universities may be substituted for ROFR 30310, 30710, and/or 30720, as explained in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Any other substitution will require the approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator in French. One elective course may be taken in English. AP credits satisfy the language requirement only and may not be applied to the major.
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The Supplementary Major in French and Francophone Studies
Revised Spring 2008
The requirements for a supplementary major in French and Francophone Studies include demonstrated competency in the language and successful completion of 24 credit hours or 8 courses above ROFR 20201. At least half of the major courses must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. Of the 8 required courses, no more than 3 may be at the 20000 level (20202 and above) and 5 must be in literature/culture studies. Of these 5, a minimum of 2 must be at the 40000 level or above (one may be the senior seminar, 53000).
The following courses are required of all supplementary majors: ROFR 30310, 30710, and 30720. ROFR 30310 (Textual Analysis) should be taken before ROFR 30710-30720 (literary surveys) and should be completed by the end of junior year. Although it is expected that these required courses be taken in residence at Notre Dame, equivalent courses from international study programs or other universities may be substituted for ROFR 30310, 30710, and/or 30720, as explained in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Any other substitution will require the approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator in French. One elective course may be taken in English. AP credits satisfy the language requirement only and may not be applied to the major.
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The Minor in French and Francophone Studies
The requirements for a minor in French and Francophone Studies include demonstrated competency in the language and successful completion of 15 credit hours or 5 courses above ROFR 20215. At least 2 of the minor courses must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. Of the 5 required courses, no more than 2 may be at the 20000 level (20300 and above) and a minimum of 1 must be at the 40000 level.
The following courses are required of all minors: ROFR 30710 OR 30720, and one 40000-level course in literature or culture from a period not covered by the survey taken; this senior-level course must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. Although it is expected that the survey course also be taken in residence at Notre Dame, an equivalent course from international study programs or other universities may be substituted, as explained in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Any other substitution will require the approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator in French. No course may be taken in English. AP credits satisfy the language requirement only and may not be applied to the minor.
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