Read the sections of the Undergraduate Catalog describing general education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements. Pay special attention to the information on Majors and Minors in the College section.

French is spoken in 44 countries by approximately 200 million people who represent 12% of the GDP and 20% of world trade. A major in French offers an excellent base for careers in many areas, including academics, business, banking, government, journalism and diplomacy. It also prepares students for graduate studies and professional schools.

The major in French consists of 32 credits, beginning with FRE 3300, and features courses in French language, culture (including film) and literary studies. Graduating seniors participate in a senior seminar and can earn the Certificat du Baccalauréat Supérieur indicating their mastery of the field. Majors, minors and other advanced students of French may take an international exam sponsored by the Chambre de commerce de Paris. Students with a junior/senior GPA of 3.5 are encouraged to write a thesis for high or highest honors at graduation. Students planning to major in French should see a department adviser before registering.

OVERSEAS STUDY
French majors and minors are encouraged to study abroad, either for a summer or for a semester. Students of French regularly participate in programs in Paris, Montpellier, Grenoble and Quebec. Students in approved overseas study programs can earn up to 15 credits beyond the 120 credits required for graduation. Please consult the UF International Center in 123 Grinter Hall, as well as a departmental adviser.

GENERAL EDUCATION
All classes listed under FRT are taught in English and the texts studied are in English translation. Some courses qualify for Gordon Rule. All other courses, including 3000-level literature and culture/civilization courses listed under FRW and FRE, are taught in French.

HONORS
Refer to the general CLAS honors section of the catalog. NOTE: Read the Academic Advising section of this catalog regarding the Gordon Rule communication and computation requirement. Many general education courses qualify; check the schedule of courses. Six general education credits must be international/diversity (I).

FRESHMAN YEAR

Semester 1 - Fall Composition (GE), 3 Credits
FRE 11301 Beginning French I, 5 Credits
Physical & Biological Sciences (GE), 3 Credits
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE), 3 Credits
Total Credits: 14

Semester 2 - Spring
FRE 1131 Beginning French II, 5 Credits
Mathematics (GE), 3 Credits
Physical & Biological Sciences (GE), 3 Credits
Physical & Biological Sciences Lab (GE), 1 Credit
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE), 3 Credits
Total Credits: 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Semester 3 - Fall
FRE 2200 Intermediate French I, 3 Credits
FRE 2240 Intermediate French Conversation I, 2 Credits
Mathematics (GE) , 3 Credits
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) , 3 Credits
Electives, 3-6 Credits
Total Credits: 14-17
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete FRE 1131 or higher by the end of semester 3

Semester 4 - Spring
FRE 2201 Intermediate French II, 3 Credits
FRE 2241 Intermediate French Conversation II (GE-H, I), 2 Credits Humanities (GE)2, 3 Credits
Physical & Biological Sciences (GE), 3 Credits
Electives: 3-6 Credits
Total Credits: 14-17
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 2.0 cumulative UF GPA
• Complete FRE 2201 or higher by the end of semester 4
• GPA of 2.5 or better in tracking courses listed as critical tracking criteria in semesters 1-4

JUNIOR YEAR

Semester 5 - Fall
FRE 3300 Grammar and Composition I, 3 Credits
FRE 3780L Corrective Phonetics, 2 Credits
FRW 3100 French Literature I (GE-H,I), 3 Credits
French course (3000-level culture/civilization or commercial), 3 Credits
Composition, 3 Credits
Total Credits: 14
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete tracking criteria for semesters 1-4
• GPA of 2.5 or better in courses listed as critical track-ing criteria in semesters 1-4

Semester 6 - Spring
FRE 3320 Grammar and Composition II, 3 Credits
FRW 3101 French Literature II (GE-H, I), 3 Credits
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major), 3 Credits
Physical & Biological Sciences, 3 Credits
Elective (FRE 3410 recommended), 3 Credits
Total Credits: 15

SENIOR YEAR

Semester 7 - Fall
French course (FRW 4000-level, FRE 4000-level, FRE 3000-level or civilization, culture or commercial), 3 Credits
French course (4000-level FRW), 3 Credits
FRE 4780 Phonetics and Phonology Or FRE 4850 Structure of French, 3 Credits Electives (3000-level or above, not in major), 6 Credits
Total Credits: 15

Semester 8 - Spring
FRW 4932 Seminar in French Literature, 3 Credits
French (4000-level FRW ), 3 Credits
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major), 9 Credits
Total Credits: 15

Freshmen entering with previous studies in French will begin at a more advanced level. Refer to the Academic Advising section of this catalog for placement information. Students, who by virtue of their placement examinations are enrolled in a course higher than their standing, are exempt from the requirements of that particular plan.

At least two of the French courses chosen should be general education humanities and international and diversity courses.

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