Minor in French & Francophone Studies

20 semester hours from PLU courses, equivalent transfer courses, or approved study away programs, depending on placement.

Students placing into FREN 301 may have 4 semester hours waived to achieve the French & Francophone Studies minor in 16 credits. If you have previously studied French, please refer to the Language Placement Guide to determine the appropriate level at which to start.

At least 8 semester hours must be taken in FREN-prefixed courses at PLU.

French Language
4-20 semester hours, based on placement

  • May include:
    • FREN 101: Beginning French (4)
    • FREN 102: Beginning French (4)
    • FREN 201: Intermediate French (4)
    • FREN 301: Advanced French (4)
  • Must include:
    • FREN 202: Intermediate French (4)

French & Francophone literature, film, history, culture
0-16 semester hours selected from the following:

  • FREN 310: French History, Culture, Society (4)
  • FREN 311: Francophone Africa in Global Context (4)
  • FREN 403: Topics in French Literature (4)
  • FREN 404: Postcolonial Francophone Fictions and Criticism (4)
  • FREN 405: French/Francophone Film (4)
  • FREN 406: French/Francophone Feminisms (4)

Only one course in French & Francophone literature, film, culture in English translation (FREN 203, 204, 205, 206, 210, or 211) may be used toward the minor.

French & Francophone Studies minors are strongly encouraged to study in a French-speaking country on a semester program approved by French & Francophone Studies faculty and to explore residence options in the French Wing of the Hong Global Community.