French Majors and Minors

MAJORS MINORS Major Declaration Form Minor Declaration Form FRENCH MAJOR FRENCH MINOR FRENCH / DANCE FRENCH TEACHING MINOR FRENCH / HISTORY FRENCH / MANAGEMENT FRENCH / EDUCATION

A NOTE ON DECLARING A FRENCH MAJOR

In order to declare a French major, the student must fulfill the following two requirements:

• Must be in his/her second year at Hope.
• Passed a 300-level French class with a grade of C+ or better.

The French faculty reserves the right to decide whether the student is capable of continuing with a major.

MAJOR

A major program designed for the student who wishes to acquire a thorough linguistic preparation combined with an extensive background in French and Francophone cultures and literatures. Linguistic proficiency and cultural competency are essential to this program for they will prepare the student for advanced studies at the graduate level, for secondary level teaching, or for other forms of employment in which linguistic skills and cultural knowledge are useful. The French Major consists of a minimum of 28 credits of courses numbered 280 or higher. The major must include a minimum of two 400-level courses. Students who study in France or in a Francophone country for one semester should plan on taking the 400-level courses upon their return. Students who study in France or in a Francophone country for two semesters may take only one 400-level course upon their return and be excused from the second 400-level course. A maximum of 16 credits in French from off-campus study may be applied toward the major. Those wishing to pursue graduate level study in French literature are advised to take French 493, or English 480 (Introduction to Literary Theory), during their senior year.

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MINOR

"Two Ways to Complete a French Minor in 2 years"

A French minor consists of a minimum of 28 credits, or a total of six
courses of French, taken at the college level and approved by the chairperson. Of those credits, 8 must be at the 300 level or higher.

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FRENCH / DANCE DOUBLE MAJOR

Students majoring in French/Dance will attend the Paris IES program in conjunction with the School of Dance of Paris (Ecole de Danse du Marais) during one of the following three semesters: Fall of junior year, Spring of junior year, or Fall of senior year.

During the term in Paris, a French/Dance Dual Major will take the following required courses:

2. At the Dance School (1 credit each, twice a week)

• Ballet with one of the three following instructors (preferably the first one who is artistic director of the Paris Opera): Patrick Dupond, Daniella Rajchman, or Katalin Sarnoy
• Modern (Graham Technique) with Georges Gatecloud dit Bellacroix
• Flamenco Sevillanes with Patricio Martin
• Danse Baroque (once a week)

The student will keep a journal on the dance classes taken, the nature of which will be determined in advance by the dance faculty at Hope.

In addition to the above, it is strongly recommended that a French/Dance Dual Major take the following electives:

• FS 346 Modern European Cinema (fall, spring) 3 credits
• AH 320 The French Artistic Milieu in the 19th and 20th Centuries OR AH 306 Art and Architecture in Paris 3 credits
• Literature / Theater (choice of one course) 3 credits

Taking an art class and a literature class from the above selection may fulfill the fine arts requirement in Hope’s core curriculum. Cultural Heritage II may be fulfilled by taking a history and a literature course in Paris, or a history or literature course in Paris supplemented by either one at Hope.

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FRENCH / HISTORY DOUBLE MAJOR

In addition to on-campus courses in French and History, students interested in a double major in French/History should plan for a semester in Paris or Nantes for the French Studies / History Double Major and Rennes or Dakar (Senegal) for the Francophone Studies / History Double Major. These programs, administered by the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) in Paris and Nantes, and the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE) in Rennes and Dakar (Senegal), will prepare a student for a variety of fields including international law, politics, journalism, the foreign service, business, market research analysis, teaching at the high school and college levels. The program offers the following special features:

• French Immersion Courses at the IES and the CIEE centers in Paris, Nantes, Rennes, and Dakar
• French courses at the local universities
• Housing in local homes as well as independent housing
• Field trips connected with the IES and CIEE programs
  Internships

Students planning to fulfill their Cultural Heritage II requirement abroad must take both history and literature abroad. To fulfill Cultural Heritage I they must take on campus either IDS 171 or Phil 230 (Ancient Philosophy).

Students interested in this double major should contact a French and a History professor early to be advised on the proper sequencing of courses.

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FRENCH / MANAGEMENT DOUBLE MAJOR

In addition to on-campus courses in French and Business/Economics, students interested in a double major in French/Management will spend a semester or a full year in Nantes or Paris. These programs, administered by the Institute for the International Education of Students, offer the following special features:

• Management and Economics courses available at the local universities
• Management courses available at Negocia, a Paris Business School, one of the leading business schools in France
• Selected internships available at IES Paris for students with advanced French language skills
• Housing in local homes
• Field trips connected with the IES programs

Students interested in this double major should contact a French and a Management professor early to be advised on the proper sequencing of courses.

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FRENCH / EDUCATION DOUBLE MAJOR

Students preparing to teach at the secondary level are advised that the State of Michigan requires 32 hours/credits of French above the 200 level in order to obtain certification. Sixteen of these credits must be obtained from overseas French and Francophone programs.

The following courses, or their equivalent, are required: French 311, French 313, French 341 or 342, French 343, French 344, Linguistics 364, Education 384.

The following courses are elective: French 441, French 443, French 444, French 495.

The French faculty advises students on the courses that they should take abroad and assign Hope College course equivalence upon completion of the program abroad.

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THE FRENCH TEACHING MINOR

Students preparing for a teaching French minor are advised that the State of Michigan requires 20 hours/credits of French above the 200 level in order to obtain certification. Students with a French teaching minor are strongly encouraged to study for a May term or a summer term with an overseas French or Francophone program.

The following courses, or their equivalent, are required for the French teaching minor: French 311, French 341 or 342, Linguistics 364, and Education 384.

The following courses are elective: French 313, French 343, French 344, French 441, French 443, French 444, French 495.

The French faculty advises students on the courses that they should take abroad and assign Hope College course equivalence upon completion of the program abroad.

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