REQUIREMENTS FOR A FRENCH MAJOR
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Liberal Arts Core: 60 credits
French: 30 credits
Open Electives: 30 credits
Total: 120 credits
Students who major in French should complete 10 courses at 300 or 400 level. See Undergraduate Course Catalog for requirements and course descriptions.
The department also recommends that students with a major in French complete at least two years of study in a second foreign language.
ADULT EDUCATION
The Department of Modern Languages has an established and successful External Degree Program. The majority of our students work full-time and our flexible schedule allows them to complete their Bachelor of Arts degree at their own pace. External Degree students have the option to sit in on any of our on campus courses and are welcome to use our language lab which runs the popular Rosetta Stone software. Professors are closely involved in the course selection and advisement of students. All our professors are accessible to students on campus and through e-mail.
External Degree students may major in French if they are already fluent in the language. Before admission into the program, fluency will be evaluated in an oral interview as well as in a writing sample. Arrangements for courses are to be made with the Department Chair.
The 300-level and above (called advanced) courses are offered in the DAY only, usually mid to late afternoon. Therefore, Continuing Education students must be available during the day if they wish to take courses on campus.
STATEMENT OF OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT FOR FRENCH MAJOR
In addition to passing all French courses with a grade of C or better, majors must receive a satisfactory score on the French subject area test of the National Teacher’s Exam (Praxis Series II). Arrangements are made with the Department Chair. This test demonstrates competence in the following areas: listening and reading comprehension, grammar, culture, literature, geography and history. The department reviews the results periodically and adjusts the content of the courses accordingly.
NOTE: For Education/French majors: Graduates are required to take the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and pass it at a minimum level of “advanced-low” in order to be certified in the State of New Jersey. Contact the Department Chair for further information. Students seeking certification must also take an approved World Languages Methodology course, such as SP/FR 420 Teaching World Languages.
NOTE: Foreign Language majors are encouraged, or sometimes required to study abroad in order to obtain the necessary fluency. Fluency will be evaluated in an oral interview as well as in a writing sample. Departmental faculty recommendations will also be taken into account.
• SPRING BREAK 2011
The department is planning a trip to Paris led by Dr. Isabelle Genest and by Dr. Rosann Bar from the Sociology Department. Details to follow.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A FRENCH MINOR
Six courses (18 credits) with a grade of C or better are required. Consult with the Department Chair.
SHORT-TERM TRAVEL EXPERIENCES/
STUDY ABROAD
Travel experience courses, which can be taken for 3 credits and combine lectures and one or two weeks of travel experience, are frequently available as Winter or Summer Session Department offerings. Students have traveled to such destinations as Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, Southern Spain, Paris and Fanjeaux in Southern France, Italy, Sicily and Argentina. Our students are also encouraged to take advantage of Study Abroad programs sponsored by other institutions. Recently, our students have enrolled in intensive language and culture programs at the University of Montpellier, the University of Rennes, in Cuernavaca, Mexico and in Madrid.
http://www.caldwell.edu/student-success/study-abroad.aspx
FANJEAUX PROGRAM
For specific information on our Fanjeaux program in Southern France: http://www.caldwell.edu/fanjeaux
STUDENT LIFE
FRENCH CLUB
Le Club Français also known as The French Club has been established to promote interest in the culture of French speaking countries and in the French language. Activities include watching French movies, cooking nights, outings to French restaurants or cafes, as well as trips to New York City for art exhibitions, concerts or lectures, and much more. All students are welcome to join.
Advisor: Isabelle Genest
President: Manish Puri
