Requirements

The French and Francophone studies program offers a major (with the possibility to pursue an honors track), supplementary major,  a French International Economics major, and a minor. We also offer the opportunity for undergraduate first majors to complete our graduate program in one year following the conferral of the B.A. through a combination B.A./M.A. degree in French.

Major Requirements

French and Francophone Studies Major Advising Worksheet

The full major in French and Francophone studies requires 30 credits or ten courses at the 20202 level or above including:

• 3 required courses:
  • The Art of Interpretation
  • One course from pre-1800
  • One course from post-1800
• 4 electives at or above the 20202 level
• 3 courses at the 40000 level in literature/culture

*Honors Track: 1 graduate seminar at the 63100 level or above OR an Honors Senior Thesis

Please note: At least half of the major courses must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. ROFR 30310 (The Art of Interpretation) 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 as explained in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Any other substitution will require the approval of the DUS. AP credits may not be applied to the major.

Supplementary Major Requirements

French and Francophone Studies Supplementary Major Advising Worksheet

The supplementary major in French and Francophone Studies requires 24 credits and eight courses at the 20202 level or above including:

• 3 required courses:
  • The Art of Interpretation 
  • One course from pre-1800
  • One course from post-1800
• 3 electives at or above the 20202 level
• 2 courses at the 40000 level in literature/culture

Please note: At least half the courses must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. ROFR 30310 (The Art of Interpretation) 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, as explained in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Any other substitution will require the approval of the DUS. AP credits may not be applied to the major.

Minor Requirements

French and Francophone Minor Advising Worksheet 

The minor in French and Francophone Studies requires 15 credits and five courses at the 20202 or above including:

• The Art of Interpretation
• 3 electives at or above the 20202 level
• 1 course at the 40000 level

Please note: At least half of the minor courses must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. Although it is expected that the chosen required course 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. The 40000 level course must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. AP credits may not be applied to the minor.