Major in Modern Languages- French (BA)
The Major in Modern Languages- French will help you develop your ability to communicate in oral and written French, develop your intercultural skills, and enable you to explore potential careers. French language skills can be key in launching your career. National and international organizations need French speakers to work both here in the US and abroad. Consider adding a Major in Modern Languages- French to your program of study at Ball State, and discover the world.
39-40 credits
Required Language Sequence, 18 credits
| FR 101 | Beginning French 1 | 3 |
| FR 102 | Beginning French 2 | 3 |
| FR 201 | Intermediate French 1 | 3 |
| FR 202 | Intermediate French 2 | 3 |
| FR 301 | Advanced French 1 | 3 |
| FR 302 | Advanced French 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
ML required courses, 6 credits
ML 101 intended to be taken in conjunction with one of the following parallels:
- Language Courses in the Beginning Sequence (101 and 102)
- Language Courses in the Intermediate Sequence (201 and 202)
- Language Courses in the Advanced Sequence (301 and 302)
ML 401 intended to be taken in the final year of the program
| ML 101 | Going Global: Tools for Exploring Languages and Cultures | 3 |
| ML 401 | Capstone in Modern Languages | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Core Categories, 9 credits
Select one course in each category (Literature, Linguistics, and Culture)
Literature, 3 credits
| FR 360 | Introduction to French Literary Readings | 3 |
| FR 401 | History of French and Francophone Literature | 3 |
| FR 403 | Seminar in French and Francophone Literature | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Linguistics, 3 credits
| FR 303 | Special Topics in Linguistics | 3 |
| FR 337 | Phonetics | 3 |
| FR 404 | Seminar in Language, Culture or Cinema | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Culture, 3 credits
| FR 315 | French and Francophone Studies Special Topics | 3 |
| FR 334 | Civilization and Culture: The Old Regime | 3 |
| FR 335 | Civilization and Culture: Modern France | 3 |
| FR 404 | Seminar in Language, Culture or Cinema | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Electives, 6-7 credits
FR Elective, 3 credits
Select one FR course of the 300 or 400 level not used to satisfy the three core categories (Literature, Linguistics, and Culture)
Non-FR Elective, 3-4 credits
- Student may choose to take a course from one of the following categories:
- A 300-level AR, CH, SP, GER or ML course taught in English, or 200 or 300-level JAPA course taught in English
- A language sequence (101-302) AR, CH, SP, GER or JAPA course
During either term of the senior year, students are required to complete a summative assessment. Guidelines will be provided by the department.
Total Credit Hours: 39-40