French B.A.

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(AA-T Global Studies or AA-T Social Justice Studies)

Degree Requirements as of Fall 2018

Students who declare their French B.A. after May 26, 2017 will follow this program.

Preparation for the Major

Course Units

4

4

4

*With instructor approval, FREN 25C may be waived for advanced students

(Or equivalent)

 

Foreign Language Requirement

Course Units

12 units of a second world language (or equivalent)

12

Requirements of the Major

Course Units

3

3

Complete 2-3 courses from:

4

4

4

Complete 1-4 courses from:

4

4

4

4

Complete 2-4 course from:

4

4

4

4

Major Electives

Course Units

4

4

 

4

University Electives

Course Units

Electives

16-17

 

Total Units

120 Units

Students must complete all residency, curriculum, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the 91ÁÔÆæ Policies and Procedures. Please refer to the  for more information.

Degree Requirements Prior to Fall 2017

Students who declared their French B.A. before May 26, 2017 are following this program. However, coursework that has not yet been completed will follow the unit values listed in the degree requirements above.

Preparation for the Major

Course Units

3

3

3

(Or FREN 25 A/B/C equivalent)

Foreign Language Requirement

Course Units

One year of a second world language, ancient or modern (or equivalent) 

6-10

Requirements of the Major

Course Units

3

3

3

3

Complete one course from:

3
3
3
Complete six courses from:
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
  3
3

Required Minor

Course Units

Required Minor

12-21

University Electives

Course Units

Electives

6-19

Total Units

120 units

Advising

For more information or advising, contact:

91ÁÔÆæ Spartan LogoJean-Luc Desalvo
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Professor; French Coordinator and Advisor
408-924-4620
jean-luc.desalvo@sjsu.edu
Clark Hall 435

 

French B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes

PLO #1: Demonstrate intermediate mid to high (ACTFL) skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing

PLO #2: Use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied 

PLO #3:Analyze and compare critically a wide variety of literary texts to demonstrate knowledge of major genres, authors, critical theory, and literary movements as they relate to cultural and artistic movements

PLO #4:Identify and describe linguistic patterns of the target language

PLO #5:Demonstrate introductory translation skills of a variety of texts

PLO #6:Develop and carry out research projects, including term papers and bibliographic research, in accordance with a major style guideline