Honors Majors

Requirements

  • Majors in the Honors Program are expected to complete the requirements of majors in course, including taking Senior Colloquium (FREN 091) in the spring semester of the senior year.
  • Complete eight advanced courses or seminars numbered 14 or above for a minimum of 8 credits plus FREN 091. Note that AP and IB credits will not count toward the Honors major. FREN 16 can only count once to fulfill the Honors major's requirement.
  • Study abroad is strongly ncouraged for all Honors majors.
  • Take one advanced course with a Francophone component.
  • Take Senior Capstone (FREN 091) in spring semester of senior year. This includes the writing of an original, independent research paper of 15 pages on a topic chosen in discussion with the senior colloquium professor and advisor or one other professor in the program. The presentation of the paper with the  French and Francophone faculty, classmates, and student guests takes place at the end of the spring semester.
  • Complete at least one advanced courses (above FREN 15) before taking a seminar.
  • Work on three preparations: an advanced course (typically numbered 80) with a 1 credit attachment, a two-credit thesis, or an approved paired course preparation.

French and Francophone Studies also offers courses in French literature in translation but no more than one such course may count to satisfy the requirements in the Honors major.

Mode of Examination:

A three-hour written examination, and a one-half hour oral examination, both in French, will be required for each preparation.

Acceptance Criteria

Candidates are expected to have a "B" average in course work both in the department and at the college, have taken French 014 or the equivalent, and have demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the study of literature or culture in the original language.

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