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2020 - 2021 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
FRE 101: Elementary French I (G)	4-6	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14-16

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course
ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible to take 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a placement test.
Learn about French Language Intensive Courses
Students may opt to take FRE 110 Intensive French I (equivalent to FRE 101 and FRE 102) in term 1. This course is offered in the Fall semester.
Engage in French at ASU

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
FRE 102: Elementary French II (G)	4-6	C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16-18

Start planning your study abroad experience. Learn about faculty-directed summer programs in Québec, Canada, and in Lyon, France. Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
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Students may opt to take FRE 210 Intensive French II (equivalent to FRE 201 and FRE 202) in term 2. This course is offered in Spring only.

Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 201: Intermediate French I (G)	4-6	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Complete 2 courses: Elective	5
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16-18

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internships and scholarships and awards for language and culture majors.
French offers a huge advantage if you are interested in working for the Peace Corps.

Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 202: Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory	3	C
FRE 202: Intermediate French II (G)	4-6	C
Related Area Course	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14-16

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn which semester or academic year study abroad program works best with your major.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 305: Readings in French Literature (G)	3	C
FRE 311: Oral and Written Expression I (G)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or meet with your academic advisor about participating in an International Letters and Cultures endorsed study abroad program for your major.
Find out about research opportunities with the Humanities Lab at ASU.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 312: Oral and Written Expression II (G)	3	C
FRE 321: French Cultural Masterpieces I ((L or HU) & H) OR FRE 322: French Cultural Masterpieces II (L or HU)	3	C
ITA 101: Elementary Italian I (G)	4	C
Upper Division French Elective	3	C
Elective	2
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.
Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
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Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 321: French Cultural Masterpieces I ((L or HU) & H) OR FRE 322: French Cultural Masterpieces II (L or HU)	3	C
Complete 2 courses: FRE 4** Elective	6	C
Upper Division Elective OR FRE 484: Internship	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or meet with your academic advisor about participating in an International Letters and Cultures recommended study abroad program for your major.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 2 courses: FRE 4** Elective	6	C
4** SLC Required Culture Course	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

SLC language and/or translation courses may not be used for the SLC 400-Level Required Culture Course Option.

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Notes:

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2020 - 2021 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2020 - 2021 Major Map
French, BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 101: Elementary French I (G)

Hours: 4-6

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course
ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible to take 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a placement test.
Learn about French Language Intensive Courses
Students may opt to take FRE 110 Intensive French I (equivalent to FRE 101 and FRE 102) in term 1. This course is offered in the Fall semester.
Engage in French at ASU

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 102: Elementary French II (G)

Hours: 4-6

Minimum Grade: C

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Start planning your study abroad experience. Learn about faculty-directed summer programs in Québec, Canada, and in Lyon, France. Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Students may opt to take FRE 210 Intensive French II (equivalent to FRE 201 and FRE 202) in term 2. This course is offered in Spring only.

Term 3

30 - 46 Credit Hours

FRE 201: Intermediate French I (G)

Hours: 4-6

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 5

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internships and scholarships and awards for language and culture majors.
French offers a huge advantage if you are interested in working for the Peace Corps.

Term 4

46 - 60 Credit Hours

SLC 202: Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 202: Intermediate French II (G)

Hours: 4-6

Minimum Grade: C

Related Area Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)

Hours: 4

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn which semester or academic year study abroad program works best with your major.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

FRE 305: Readings in French Literature (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 311: Oral and Written Expression I (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or meet with your academic advisor about participating in an International Letters and Cultures endorsed study abroad program for your major.
Find out about research opportunities with the Humanities Lab at ASU.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

FRE 312: Oral and Written Expression II (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 321: French Cultural Masterpieces I ((L or HU) & H) OR FRE 322: French Cultural Masterpieces II (L or HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ITA 101: Elementary Italian I (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division French Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 2

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.
Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

FRE 321: French Cultural Masterpieces I ((L or HU) & H) OR FRE 322: French Cultural Masterpieces II (L or HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

FRE 4** Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective OR FRE 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or meet with your academic advisor about participating in an International Letters and Cultures recommended study abroad program for your major.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

FRE 4** Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

4** SLC Required Culture Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

General Notes

SLC language and/or translation courses may not be used for the SLC 400-Level Required Culture Course Option.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Upper Division French Elective

FRE 315: French Phonetics

FRE 319: Business French (G)

FRE 325: French Language and Culture Through Film

FRE 394: Special Topics

FRE 411: Advanced Spoken French (G)

FRE 412: Advanced Written French (G)

FRE 414: French and Italian Popular Culture ((L or HU) & G)

FRE 415: French Civilization I (HU)

FRE 416: French Civilization II (HU & G)

FRE 461: Modern Narrative (HU)