Elizabeth Steding (department head), Anne-Marine Feat (section head)

Required for a major: Thirty-two hours, starting at FREN 200-level or above, including one "speaking" course at 200-level (or above), one "writing" course at 200-level (or above), one "cultural production" course at 200-level (or above), one "intercultural understanding" course at 200-level (or above); FREN 460 or 464;  credit-bearing language immersion experience; an oral proficiency examination in French. Writing requirement completed with "writing" course. At least 12 credits should be taken at or above the 300-level.

Required for a minor: No fewer than 18 hours, including one "cultural production" course at 200-level (or above); credit-bearing language immersion experience; an oral proficiency examination in French. At least eight credits should be taken at or above the 300-level.

Language immersion experience: For majors, a minimum of one semester of academic study in a country where French is an official language. For minors, at least one January Term of academic study in such a country, although a semester is strongly recommended. Those preparing to teach must spend at least one semester of academic study in such a country. Program selection and other options must be approved by the department for all majors and minors prior to departure.

Language Learning Center

The department of Modern Languages and Cultures has a Language Learning Center in Main Building. Language students have access to language learning materials, tutoring, computers and printers, and video study rooms. The Language Learning Center also houses the department's Foreign Language Media Library with over 800 foreign language films and a selection of leisure reading books and audio books for language learners. Students can check out these materials as well as audio and video equipment for their class assignments. The Language Learning Center also provides language students with valuable work-study experiences related to their interest in languages.