The French Minor and French International Minor give you the opportunity to develop
language proficiency while expanding your knowledge of Francophone cultures, literature,
and film.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, our French program is being discontinued. For the 2024-25
academic year only, we will have a limited number of advanced courses in French Language
& Francophone Cultures. We encourage you to contact our advisor Maria Bergstrom or the Modern Languages & Cultures director Leyre Alegre if you have questions about your French Minor, your International French Minor, or
if you have questions regarding the courses.
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Modern Language Advisor
- Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Sciences and Arts
- Associate Teaching Professor, Humanities Department
- Academic Advisor: Humanities and Modern Languages
French Minor and International Minor start with HU 2273
HU 2271 - Level I-A French Language and Culture
Introduction to basic French grammar, vocabulary, and idioms designed to help students acquire the basics of oral and written French. Includes study of contemporary French-speaking cultures.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
HU 2272 - Level I-B French Language and Culture
Further study of French grammar, vocabulary, and idioms with continued practice of conversation and basic readings in French. Continued study of contemporary French speaking cultures.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2271 or Language Placement French >= 131
HU 2273 - Transitional Level I French Language and Culture
Intensive study of basic French grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Designed to prepare students with minimum essentials of oral and written French for intermediate and advanced level work. Students completing this course may apply for placement credits.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): Language Placement French >= 211
HU 3262 - Topics in Francophone Cultures
An introduction to Francophone cultures (in English) in a comparative perspective. Includes a survey of French history and its influence on Francophone societies. Includes study of film and other media and a critical examination of cross-cultural differences between French, Francophone, and U.S. cultures.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
HU 3271 - Level II-A French Language and Culture
Review and continued study of grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French. Includes written compositions and oral presentations. Cultural focus on several Francophone regions of the world.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2272 or HU 2273 or Language Placement French >= 331
HU 3272 - Level II-B French Language and Culture
Continued study of grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French. Includes written compositions, oral presentations, and reading of brief literary texts. Cultural focus on several Francophone regions of the world.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3271 or Language Placement French >= 421
HU 3273 - Level II-C French Composition and Conversation
Extensive work in the active, creative use of written and oral French. Includes development of communicative strategies, written compositions, and oral presentations in the context of contemporary French-speaking cultures. May include study of film and other media.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3272 or Language Placement French >= 501
HU 3274 - Level III Topics in French Literature and Culture
Topics in French literature and its historical and cultural contexts. May include selections from Francophone literature. Conducted in French.
- Credits:
3.0;
Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3272 or HU 3273 or Language Placement French >= 501 or CEEB French Language >= 3 or CEEB French Literature >= 3
HU 3275 - Level III French for Special Purposes
Study of business, technical, and/or scientific discourses in the context of French language and Francophone cultures.
- Credits:
3.0;
Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3272 or HU 3273 or Language Placement French >= 501 or CEEB French Language >= 3 or CEEB French Literature >= 3
HU 4271 - Modern Language Seminar I-French
Language and power. Critical study of the representation of politics, economics, and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities. Students read texts in French and English translations. Course offered third year beginning 2009-2010.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3274 or HU 3275
HU 4272 - Modern Language Seminar II-French
Individual and society. Critical study of the relationship between the individual and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities. Students read texts in French and in English translation. Course offered third year beginning 2010-2011.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 3274 or HU 3275
HU 4273 - Modern Language Seminar III-French
Technology in literature and film. Critical study of the representation of modern technology in literature, film, and authentic documents from French, German and Hispanic language communities. Students read texts in French and in English translation. Course offered every third year beginning 2008-2009.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): (HU 3274 or HU 3275) and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
French Conversation Hour
Café français is a French conversation group for all levels of French speakers that
meets every second Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. in the HDMZ, Walker 120C. Dates TBA
Join us in a relaxed environment to practice and improve your conversation skills.
Students currently enrolled in French classes receive regular announcements about
Café français meetings. If you aren’t enrolled in a class and don’t want to miss Café
français, send an e-mail to Leyre Alegre (lalegref@mtu.edu) and you will be added to the email list.
