Skip to main content

Bachelor of Arts in French, BA

This is a sample curriculum plan for the French BA within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University. The Department of World Languages highly encourages study abroad, an experience that can change the pace and order of course selection with which the French BA requirements are fulfilled.

If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.

For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to the Advising Contacts page for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.

First Year

First Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
FREN 201Intermediate French I3
FREN 203Intermediate French Conversation2
ENGL 101Intro to College Writing3
FMFoundation of Mathematics*3
UF 100Foundations of Intellectual Life3
TOTAL14

Second Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II3
FREN 202


Intermediate French II3
FNFoundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science w/ lab4
FSFoundations of Social Sciences*3
FC Foundations of Oral Communications*3
Total16

Students with this major can begin at varying FREN placement levels. Consult with your academic advisor on an appropriate FREN pathway.

Second Year

First Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
GERM 303
Advanced French Conversation and Composition3
FSFoundations of Social Sciences*3
FAFoundation of Arts*3
UF 200Foundations of Ethics and Diversity3
Elective 3
TOTAL15

Second Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
WORLD 300Career Exploration and Portfolio Development1
FREN 304Introduction to French and Francophone Literature3
FNFoundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* w/o Lab3
Elective3
Elective3
TOTAL13

Third Year

First Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
FREN 376French Culture and Civilization3
FREN 404Survey of French Literature3
FREN 400Careers & Community: Experiential Learning in French2
Elective3
Elective3
TOTAL14

Second Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
FREN 412Advanced French Grammar and Pronunciation3
Upper-division FREN Elective
Refer to Catalog3
Upper-division Elective
3
Elective3
Elective3
TOTAL15

Fourth Year

First Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
Upper-division FREN ElectiveRefer to Catalog3
Upper-division Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
TOTAL12

Second Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
FREN 475
Or
FREN 485
France Today
Or
The Francophone World Today
3
FREN 498 (FF)Senior Seminar3
Upper-division FREN ElectiveRefer to Catalog3
Elective3
TOTAL12

Comments/Notes

  • Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view prerequisites
  • The programs in the Department of World Languages have the latitude and flexibility to fit nearly any degree track!
  • Students with this major can begin at varying FREN placement levels. Consult with your academic advisor on an appropriate FREN pathway.
  • Information Subject to Change.
  • This is not a contract.
  • *Foundational course offerings here.
Back To Top