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French - Minor

French - Minor

The French minor gives students a sufficient command of the language, both written and spoken. Students gain knowledge of French literature and culture, are able to travel in France as more than just an interested tourist and have a foundation from which to pursue their interest in French independently for personal enrichment and professional advancement.

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Minor in French

Kent State University's Minor in French offers students the opportunity to develop language skills and cultural understanding of Francophone regions. The program focuses on building proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing French while exploring literature, history, and contemporary issues related to French-speaking cultures. This minor complements a wide range of majors, enhancing students' global perspective and communication skills, and preparing them for careers in fields such as education, international relations, business, and translation. Graduates with this minor are equipped to engage effectively in diverse cultural contexts and contribute to cross-cultural interactions.

Program Information for French - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Speak in French about topics ranging from personal to cultural and social issues.
  2. Write in French about a variety of situations and for multiple purposes.
  3. Read and comprehend various text types such as newspaper articles, short stories and web content with the aid of dictionaries and other resources.
  4. Exhibit a fundamental understanding of francophone culture.

Admissions for French - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements 1
FR 13201
ELEMENTARY FRENCH I
FR 13202
ELEMENTARY FRENCH II
FR 23201
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I
Minor Requirements
FR 23202INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II 3
FR 33211FRENCH CONVERSATION 3
FR 33212FRENCH COMPOSITION 3
FR 33421FRENCH CIVILIZATION 3
French (FR) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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Students with prior knowledge of French may be able to fulfill one or more of the prerequisite courses through an Alternative Credit option. Students may also fulfill one or more of the prerequisite courses by starting in a higher level course than FR 13201 and applying for a proficiency waiver as outlined in the Foreign Language Placement policy.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Note:

  • Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Students should see the program coordinator or academic advisor for course planning.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

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