Honors Minors

Requirements

Minors in the Honors Program are expected to complete the requirements of minors in course, including taking Senior Capstone (FREN 091) in the spring semester of the senior year.

  • Complete 5 credits in courses or seminars numbered 14 or above plus FREN 091. Three of these credits must be completed on the Swarthmore campus.  Note that AP and IB credits will not count toward the Honors minor. FREN 16 can only count once to fulfill the Honors minor's requirement. 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 minor.
  • Study abroad is strongly encouraged for all Honors minors.
  • Complete Senior Capstone (FREN 091) in the spring semester of the senior year, which includes the writing of an original, independent research paper of 10 pages on a topic chosen in discussion with the senior colloquium professor.
  • Complete at least one advanced course (above FREN 15) before taking a seminar.
  • Work on one two-credit seminar preparation: an advanced course (typically numbered 80), a two-credit thesis, or an approved paired course preparation.

Mode of Examination:

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