Degree Requirements

In order to major in French students must complete 30 hours of course work beyond FR101. The 30 hours of course work must include:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
FR 311	French Grammar Review	3
FR 312	French Composition	3
FR 331	Introduction to French Literature	3
FR 400	Senior Thesis	3-6
Upper division course work		3

Required for majors planning to teach:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
FR 324	French Civilization	3
FR 326	La France Contemporaine	3
ED 368	Methods of Teaching Foreign Language	3

Nine hours of correlated course work are required of all modern language majors. These courses are selected in consultation with an advisor.

All majors are required to present a portfolio upon graduation. The portfolio will contain three significant papers and a video recorded public presentation in front of professors.

Three significant papers: One of the essays must be the senior thesis, the other from the literature requirement (FR 331 Introduction to French Literature/SP 331 Introduction to Hispanic Literature) and the third one preferably from a cultural course, either on campus or taken abroad. If that’s not possible, discuss with the advisor what essay should be included.

The student will give an oral presentation of the senior thesis, not to exceed 15 minutes, summarizing what’s in the thesis. The student may use as much or as little technology as he/she wishes, keeping in mind that the presentation may not be read; it should be delivered in a comfortable, yet professional manner. The presentation will be recorded. After the presentation, there will be a question and answer session by faculty members present.

Transfer students and students desiring validation of foreign language competencies for teaching certification normally must take a minimum of 6 hours in the target language at the 300-level at Washburn.

Students whose native language is one of those taught by the department may not enroll in or challenge 100 and 200 level courses by examination.