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Objectives

The French Studies minor is designed to encourage interest in the French language and in French and Francophone cultures. It is meant to supplement one's central disciplinary focus. It is indicated on the student's final transcript. Appropriate for all majors, the minor in French Studies provides students with a coherent interdisciplinary program that allows for a better understanding of French history and culture, as well as Francophone literatures, politics, and societies. It also makes it possible for students to practice and improve their French language skills.

Requirements

To complete a minor in French Studies, students must first attain proficiency in French. Proficiency can be determined by a placement exam, or achieved by taking a 2000-level course in French. For the minor, students are also required to take the core course, "The French Experience" (or an 'approved alternative'), and three other non-language courses. Students who show a compelling degree of sophistication in the study of French, and/or Francophone cultures may petition to replace the core course with a non-language course (3000-level), or with a 4000- or 6000-level seminar. Such substitutions are authorized on an ad hoc basis by the Director of French Studies. Please note: only one of the four courses required for a minor in French Studies can be taken S/U. Faculty advisors for the minor include:

Registration Form

If you wish to fill out the registration form for the French Studies Program use the link provided below to obtain a printable copy. Graduating seniors must send a Cornell transcript along with their final registration form. Questions regarding the minor can be addressed to Professor Laurent Dubreuil (ld79@cornell.edu).