French and Francophone Studies, Minor
French and Francophone Studies introduces students to the full span of historical and cultural traditions from France and the French-speaking world. Language courses from introductory to advanced promote linguistic fluency and cultural competency, and upper-level seminars explore a range of topics pertaining to language, literature, culture, history, visual arts, and media.
The department strongly encourages study abroad and sponsors a summer program in France (Penn Summer in Tours), as well as semester/year programs in Paris, Lyon, Grenoble, and Cameroon.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FREN 0400 | Intermediate French II 1 | 1 |
| FREN 1000 | Advanced French | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| At least 1 CU must come from any of the following categories: | 1 | |
| Advanced Language | ||
| Advanced French Grammar and Composition | ||
| Advanced French Conversation and Composition | ||
| French Phonetics | ||
or FREN 2170 | French Phonetics | |
| Advanced Intensive French Composition and Conversation | ||
| Advanced French Language and Culture | ||
| Advanced French: Translation | ||
Advanced French language course at an approved study abroad program | ||
| History and Culture Surveys | ||
| French History and Culture to 1774 | ||
| French History and Culture 1789-1945 | ||
| Contemporary France | ||
or FREN 2280 | Contemporary France | |
| Le français dans le monde/French in the World | ||
| Literature and Film Surveys | ||
| Masterpieces of French Cinema | ||
| Perspectives in French Literature: Love and Passion | ||
| Perspectives in French Literature: The Individual and Society | ||
| Francophone Literature and Film | ||
| At least 1 CU must come from a seminar taught in French at the 3000 level or higher: | 1 | |
| Literary Translation: Theory and Practice | ||
| Humor and Comedy in French and Francophone Culture | ||
| Topics in French Culture | ||
| Medieval Literature | ||
| The Enlightenment | ||
| French Literature of the 19th Century | ||
| Poe's French Legacies | ||
| Crime and Punishment: Hugo’s Les Misérables in Context | ||
| Paris: lire la ville, écrire la ville | ||
| Literature of the Twentieth Century | ||
| Animal Words, Animal Worlds: Introduction to Zoopoetics | ||
| Horror Cinema | ||
| French & Italian Modern Horror | ||
| The French Novel of the Twentieth Century | ||
| Modern French Theater | ||
| Paris in Film | ||
| Francophone Postcolonial Cultures | ||
| French Caribbean Thought & Literature | ||
| Life, Death, and Revolution in Haiti | ||
| The remaining 2 CU can come from any combination of: | 2 | |
| First-Year Seminars | ||
| Laughter and Tricky Topics | ||
| Decolonizing French Food | ||
| The Fantastic Voyage from Homer to Science Fiction | ||
| Additional courses taught in French at the 1000-level or higher, including: | ||
| French for Business I | ||
| French for Business II | ||
| From West Africa to West Philadelphia: Creating Community in the Francophone Diaspora | ||
| Paris during the German Occupation and its Places of [Non-]Memory | ||
| Paris during the German Occupation and its Places of [Non-]Memory | ||
| Women’s Writing in French: 19th-21st Centuries | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Courses taught in French at approved study abroad programs | ||
| Major-related courses in FIGS or other departments | ||
| Coursework in another foreign language relevant to the student's interests | ||
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
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Students who place out of the language requirement can count any course above FREN 1000 in lieu of FREN 0400
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.