Minor in French  and Francophone Studies 

Would you like to complement your major with knowledge of another language? 

Do you just love French? 

Are you considering a study abroad program in France? 

Did you study French in high school and would you like to keep learning it in college?  

Do you want to make the most of your college education and be a well-rounded person? 

Are you dreaming of a trip to Paris? 

 

If you answer yes to any of these questions, sign up for our French minor. 

Benefits 

Our minor includes a variety of courses that will help you develop solid language skills, learn about the French and francophone world, and experience the joy of speaking French! A minor in French and Francophone studies is a strong asset for those who seek careers in international business, translation, education, and diplomacy, just to name a few. 

Requirements 

A minor in the discipline consists of a minimum of six (6) courses at the 3000-level in French in the fields of art, culture, business, translation, literature, cinema, and linguistics. The six courses must include at least one of the following foundation courses: FREN 3267, 3268, 3268W, or 3269. 

Study Abroad with UConn’s Paris and Toulouse Programs 

Study abroad in our Paris program, for either for a year or a semester, or our Toulouse summer program is highly recommended. Up to nine credits towards the minor may be earned abroad.   

Declaring a minor 

Minors can be declared electronically at the website linked here.  They are entered by CLAS and will be confirmed by email once on a student’s record.  From there, a student would submit a final plan of study just like for their major. Directions on how to submit electronic plans of study can be found in the student plan of study linked here. 

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact 

Professor Valérie Saugera: valerie.saugera@uconn.edu 

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