2015-2016

French, Minor

Department of Global Languages and Cultures

College of Arts and Letters

Students in this minor gain proficiencies in French language and stylistics, with an exposure to French culture and literature. Proficiencies are demonstrated by an international French proficiency exam and an oral exit interview in French.

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 20
Major GPA C
Foreign Language Required

Minor Requirements

  • Take the following 20 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:

    • At least 12 units of FRE courses at the 300 level or above (12 units)
    • FRE courses at the 200 level or above (8 units)
    You must have at least 6 classroom units in French; you may not satisfy all minor requirements with credits from CLEP exams.

    Additionally, you may only take lower-level FRE courses if you have not already taken advanced FRE coursework. For instance, after you've completed 200-level FRE courses, you can't take FRE courses at the 100 level; after completing a 300-level courses you can't take 100- or 200-level courses.

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.