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The department's French language courses range from the elementary level to advanced courses in conversation, composition, and literature. Other courses in French include: the Literature and Culture of Quebec, a course devoted to this French speaking province of Canada. Courses on Canada Today, French Women Writers, Depictions of Women in French Literature, and French Civilization and Culture, given in English, are available to students of business, history, political science, English, art, and other areas. A student may qualify for a minor in French by completing 18 hours beyond the elementary level. Degree Programs:
The degree programs in French are designed to offer a balanced approach to the development of language skills and the acquisition of a broad and solid knowledge of the literature, culture, and civilization of France. The Adolescence Education Certification Program provides courses for foreign language teaching methods and a field assignment to teach in secondary education. Majors are encouraged to travel, if at all possible, to a French speaking country for a semester or two , usually in their junior year. Foreign travel and study at such schools as the University of Paris, or the University of Grenoble, has proven enormously enriching for students who have participated in overseas programs. The French program offers courses from the elementary level to advanced courses in conversation, composition and literature. Examples of upper level courses offered in French include: Literature and Culture of Quebec, Canada Today, French Women Writers, Depictions of Women in French Literature, etc. The program is designed to offer a balanced approach to the development of language skills and the acquisition of a broad and solid knowledge of the literature, culture and civilization of Francophone countries.Majors are strongly encouraged to study for a semester or two in a French-spealing country to enchance their linguistic skills and develop their sensitivity and unerstanding of another culture. Courses taken with any SUNY Study Abroad program count as SUNY-Fredonia credit and can count towards the major.
Plus 15 additional hours of 300 or 400 level French courses For a total of 36 credit hours In order to major in French, students should pass FREN 315, 316, 317 and 318 with a minimum of a B- in each class. Students seeking a minor or concentration in French and/or Spanish should also perform at the B level in these courses. A maximum of six credit hours of LANG courses can be applied towards the major as long as the student does the course work in the target language. Adolescence Education Certification Program in French (B.A. Degree) Secondary education students are majors in the department of their certification area. Students in this program have to complete the requirements for the French major with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in those courses. In addition, secondary education students are required to complete the following courses:
Students should declare their major in Adolescence Education Cerfication in French or Spanish as soon as possible. At the same time, it is essential for students to ther in touch with Albert Van Dette (albert.vendette@fredonia.edu) who is our student teaching coordinator. As a gradute from our program and teach er in Silver Creek High School, Mr Van Dette has an unique perspective about the requirements and challenges to be certified as a teacher. Aside from meeting with your advisor in the department of Modern Languages, you should meer with Mr. Van Dette, who can guide you about the requirements and the screening process to enter into the Adolescence Education Certification Program. He is also instructor for EDU 419 and EDU 430. Requirements for a concentration for EARLY CHILDHOOD Certification in French:
Concentration for Middle School Extension Certification: Students need 36 hours in the language to complete a concentration for Middle School Extension. Requirements for a concentration for Middle School Extension in French.
Minor in French In order to complete a minor in French, the student needs 18 hours beyond the 116 level. Students should seek advisement from the department faculty about the appropiate courses to take. The student is encouraged to declare and pursue the minor as soon as possible. Students who wait until the junior or senior year to declare a minor in languages risk losing any background skills they might have had and/or not being able to fulfill the hour-requirement before graduation. The International Job Market The student who wishes to work in international trade or business, in the diplomatic service, in government or international agencies, or social services should consider completing a double major or appropriate concentrations or minors in other areas., such as political science, economics, business, history, or social sciences. The demand for people trained in foreign languages and who understand foreign cultures is increasing. According to Money Magazine, many large multinational companies look for individuals with a global perspective, who have lived in a foreign country and speak the language. A major in a foreign language, especially when complemented by participation in a foreign study group or internship, can help prepare you for a number of interesting careers. Recent Fredonia graduates in French have found jobs in the following areas: teaching, travel (Air France, Crystal Tours), and publishing (book store manager), state environmental agency, banking, and law. A number of students at Fredonia choose to obtain a double major in foreign languages and another field such as economics, political science, history, Spanish, business, or psychology. A double major can add to your marketability. Student Club and Activities The French Club is open to all interested students and hosts a variety of activities: evenings for the sharing of students experiences abroad and participation in overseas programs.; viewing and discussion of popular French films; and the opportunity to meet with other students interested in speaking French. This Spring, the club organized a field trip to Quebec. For more information, please conect Amanda McVay, French major and president of the club. National French Honor Society Pi Delta Phi Epsilon Rho Honor Chapter
Membership is open to all students who have completed five French courses with at least a B average. For more information, please contact Dr. Thomas Goetz (thomas.goetz@fredonia.edu) Foreign Language Scholarship The Robert Rie Foreign Language Scholarships are awarded each year to a number of upper level undergraduate foreign language majors who demonstrate outstanding academic ability and are recommended by the foreign language staff to the chairperson of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Financially these are very modest amounts, but very important to students for the recognition they bring to them for their personal achievements in the learning of a foreign language.
For further information contact any of the French faculty members or the department secretary, Mrs. Debbie Siebert, (716) 673-3380 who will take your message and pass it on to a member of the French faculty. Also, you may reach us through e-mail: modlang@fredonia.edu
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