French and Francophone Studies Major

Major Requirements

A major in French consists of a minimum of nine courses:

• FREN 204  if student arrives at Macalester and places below 300-level
• FREN 306 
• Six other advanced courses (300- and 400-level) if student counts FREN 204  OR seven advanced courses if student starts at the 300-level, including one upper-level course on a period preceding the 20th century (FREN 371 , FREN 380 , FREN 445 , FREN 446 , FREN 451 , FREN 452 , or an equivalent relevant topics course)
• Senior capstone requirement
• Semester of study away in a French-speaking region, or an alternative immersion experience.

  • Up to three courses from an approved study away program can count toward the major

  • Students must take at least one upper-level FREN course at Macalester after they return from their study away semester

Senior Assessment

During the senior year, majors will be required to demonstrate proficiency in language, literature and culture by successfully completing a series of evaluations as outlined in departmental materials. These evaluations form part of the senior capstone requirement.