French Major, BA - Honors Concentration

Requirements

The honors concentration consists of at least 33 hours of French courses numbered above FREN 302 . Students must have at least 12 hours of honors courses, one of which must be an honors-by-contract course in French. Application may be made after completion of FREN 351  and FREN 352  or the equivalent. Students must present a cumulative GPA in French classes of not less than 3.5 and an overall GPA of not less than 3.25. A final honors project (FREN 493 ), directed by a French faculty member and approved by the French honors committee, must be completed with a grade of B or higher during the last 30 hours of course work. This project will encompass both a written essay or portfolio and an oral presentation to the French faculty. French honors students will also complete a study abroad experience in France or another French-speaking country.