Minor in French

About the Minor

In our globalized world, intercultural and multilingual communication is an indispensable asset for the 21st century citizen and worker. As part of the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages, we offer language instruction rooted in communication and embedded in authentic cultural contexts. Language study opens a world of opportunities for our students, from co-ops and study abroad programs to engagement with global communities here in Philadelphia. Media and technology, as well as travel and commerce, make the study of languages more crucial than ever, for tackling global challenges such as climate change and inequality demand that our students communicate across languages and cultures.

Additional Information

For more information, contact:

Kate Hughes
Associate Director and Advisor
Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages
kfh38@drexel.edu

Program Requirements

The French minor requires a minimum of 24 credits above French 103, including at least 12 credits above French 310, and at least one 400 level course. Students can choose from the following 300 and 400 level courses.24.0
French IV
French V
Advanced Writing and Speaking
Introduction to Language for the Professions
Introduction to Identities and Communities
Introduction to Power and Resistance
Introduction to Language, Media, and Society
Advanced Grammar and Translation
Advanced Studies in Language for the Professions
Advanced Studies in Identities and Communities
Advanced Studies in Power and Resistance
Advanced Studies in Language, Media, and Society

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

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