Global French Studies
Global French Studies Requirements
The academic requirements for global French studies represent a specialized course of study within the larger context of a diverse liberal arts education. Not only are these requirements designed to provide a focused and rigorous approach to the core concepts of the discipline, but they also allow ample opportunities for exploration in other subjects and departments throughout the university. By studying global French studies at DePauw, you will develop comprehensive expertise in your field while enjoying the benefits of a well-rounded education.
Total Courses Required
Nine
Core Courses
Two courses in French at the 200-level
Students may take no more than two courses at the 200-level in which the language of instruction is French.
Other Required Courses
Two courses in English or another language at the 200- level or above by approval of the Director of Global French Studies OR two additional courses in French at the 300-level.
Number 300 & 400 Level Courses
Four or more, depending on the student's entry to language courses. At least three 300-level courses in French, and FREN 420.
Senior Requirement & Capstone Experience
FREN 420 is the capstone course in the Global French Studies major. Students will engage in close study of a topic in French literature or culture and will complete a substantial research- based project in French on a related subject. They will present their work in English at a public panel.
Additional Information
Students may include 100-level courses in the Global French Studies Curriculum from their point of entry at placement.
Students may receive up to two credits towards the major based on placement. These credits will be awarded retroactively to students who test into the second-semester intermediate level or higher and who complete their first course with a grade of C or better.
Off-campus courses
- Students majoring in Global French Studies may receive up to two credits for courses in French taken off-campus with approval by the director of Global French Studies.
Heritage Speakers
- Heritage speakers of French may not enroll in courses below the 300-level.
Writing in the Major
One WIM-based 300-level course. In the 300-level WIM course, students will develop skills in research and writing as they prepare for their capstone project in FREN 420 (the Global French Studies senior seminar).
Total Courses Required
Five
Core Courses
Two 200-level French courses
One 300-level French course
Students may take no more than two courses at the 200-level in which the language of instruction is French
Other Required Courses
Student minoring in Global French Studies must take at least one 300-level course in French.
Students may include one course in English or another language at the 200- level or above by approval of the Director of Global French Studies
Students may include 100-level courses in the Global French Studies Curriculum from their point of entry at placement.
Students may receive up to two credits towards the minor based on placement. These credits will be awarded retroactively to students who test into the second-semester intermediate level or higher and who complete their first course with a grade of C or better.
Off-campus courses
- Students minoring in Global French Studies may receive one credit for courses in French taken off-campus with approval by the director of Global French Studies.
Number 300 & 400 Level Courses
At least one 300-level course in French.
Contact Us
Global French Studies
Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the global French studies major and minor at DePauw are interdisciplinary programs that integrate the expertise of multiple departments to develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world.
Heidi Albin Menzel
- heidialbinmenzel@depauw.edu
- (765) 658-4750