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Minor in French

Learn an essential language for international conversation in business, diplomacy, science, art, and culture.

Study one of the world's most widely used languages with a minor in French.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
31
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Why minor in French?

More than 400 million people around the globe speak French, making it one of the most widely spoken and influential languages in the world. French is an essential language for anyone who wants to converse fluently in the international arenas of business, diplomacy, science, art and culture.

As a French minor at UND, you'll immerse yourself in French language and culture and examine literature, film and other media from the 50-plus French-speaking countries of the world. You'll choose upper-division courses from the following categories:

  • The study and practice of spoken and written French in national and international contexts
  • An interdisciplinary approach to the study of Francophone literature and films
  • The understanding and analysis of Francophone perspectives regarding socio-cultural contemporary world issues

Our students have paired a minor in French with engineering, medicine, education, aviation, criminal justice, music, history and many other fields.

French Minor Courses

FREN 101. First Year French I. 4 Credits.

Introduction to speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension with a focus on understanding the diversity of our world's natural heritage as found in the Francophone world. F,SS.

FREN 201. Second Year French I. 4 Credits.

Fundamentals of French grammar with an emphasis on speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension and a focus on Francophone world organizations and the solutions they offer to world issues. This course is taught primarily in French. Prerequisite: FREN 102 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. F.

FREN 305. French Conversation and Culture. 3 Credits.

The study of concepts helpful in describing contemporary cultures and their applications to addressing contemporary issues from both domestic and global perspectives in the francophone world. Prerequisite: FREN 202 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. F.

FREN 340. Business French. 3 Credits.

Oral and written practice with terminology and idioms used in commerce and business correspondence. Readings on such topics as banking, employment, markets, production, services, trade and practices in the French business world. Prerequisite: FREN 301 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. On demand.

LANG 319. University Sponsored Study Abroad. 1-12 Credits.

Participation in UND-sponsored programs of study abroad. For major or minor credit, the language used abroad must correspond to the language being studied at UND. Repeatable when programs or topics within a program vary. Repeatable to 12 credits. Prerequisite: LANG 102 or equivalent. Repeatable to 12.00 credits. S/U grading. On demand.

FREN 413. Advanced French Grammar Review. 3 Credits.

An oral and written approach to French grammar and stylistics. Prerequisite: FREN 302 or equivalent. On demand.

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