French is one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world, with over 350 million daily speakers. It is also one of the official languages of the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, and dozens of non-governmental organizations. Montclair State University’s French program provides courses that develop language skills, literary appreciation, and an understanding of French-speaking people and their cultures. Students may select to be certified in French as a primary or secondary teaching field. Extracurricular activities and study abroad opportunities are available. Students may contact Dr. Lois Oppenheim or Dr. Kathleen Loysen for more information.
Students who wish to pursue P-12 teacher certification in French must apply to and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Once admitted, students will be matriculated into the B.A. in Secondary Education program as a second major.
Please visit the Teacher Education Program website for the required professional sequence of courses and other important Program requirements, guidelines, and procedures. Students are strongly advised to review the Teacher Education Program Handbook. French majors must have a "B" average in French in order to apply to and successfully complete the Teacher Education Program. In addition, students must pass the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) prior to the Student Teaching semester. Students should consult with the French Teacher Education Coordinator to prepare for this examination. Courses specific to the French Teacher Certification Program are shown below. Teacher Education Professional Sequence Departmental Methods Course: FREN 419.
120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Major GPA requirements differ depending on field of study. Consult the Teacher Education Program Handbook for more information.
Degree Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Seminar | 1 | |
| SEEDS General Education Requirements | 24 | |
| Major Requirements | 39 | |
| Teacher Education Program Requirements | 36 | |
| Free Electives | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses | ||
| FREN 101, FREN 112, and FREN 121 may be required as prerequisites. | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Language Category | ||
| FREN 203 | Mastering French | 3 |
| FREN 205 | Perfecting French Pronunciation | 3 |
| FREN 206 | French Conversation | 3 |
| FREN 210 | Reading and Writing about Literature in French | 3 |
| FREN 270 | The Art of Writing in French | 3 |
| Civilization Category | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Inventing France: From the Gauls to the Revolution | ||
| French Civilization from Napoleon to World War II | ||
| France from World War II to the Present | ||
| Literature Category | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Eighteenth Century French Theater | ||
| Introduction to Women Authors of French-Speaking Africa | ||
| Dada And Surrealism | ||
| Seventeenth Century French Literature | ||
| The French Renaissance | ||
| Nineteenth Century French Literature | ||
| Survey of French Poetry | ||
| Contemporary French Drama | ||
| Development of French Novel to 1900 | ||
| Francophone Literature | ||
| Twentieth Century French Literature | ||
| Advanced Language for Educators Category | ||
| FREN 325 | Structure of the French Language | 3 |
| FREN 410 | Advanced French Grammar | 3 |
| FREN 418 | Theories and Approaches to Teaching French as a Second Language | 3 |
| French Major Electives | ||
| Select two courses from the list below. | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
French Major Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Eighteenth Century French Theater | ||
| Introduction to Women Authors of French-Speaking Africa | ||
| Dada And Surrealism | ||
| Seventeenth Century French Literature | ||
| The French Renaissance | ||
| Nineteenth Century French Literature | ||
| Survey of French Poetry | ||
| Contemporary French Drama | ||
| Development of French Novel to 1900 | ||
| Francophone Literature | ||
| Twentieth Century French Literature | ||
| Explication De Texte | ||
| Additional Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Eighteenth Century French Theater | ||
| Introduction to Women Authors of French-Speaking Africa | ||
| French Film | ||
| Francophone Film | ||
| Inventing France: From the Gauls to the Revolution | ||
| French Civilization from Napoleon to World War II | ||
| Dada And Surrealism | ||
| Business French I | ||
| Advanced Spoken Language Practice | ||
| Business French II | ||
| Seventeenth Century French Literature | ||
| The French Renaissance | ||
| Nineteenth Century French Literature | ||
| Survey of French Poetry | ||
| Contemporary French Drama | ||
| Development of French Novel to 1900 | ||
| Francophone Literature | ||
| Translation I | ||
| Translation II | ||
| Twentieth Century French Literature | ||
| France from World War II to the Present | ||
| Introduction to Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting | ||
| Seminars | ||
| Seminars | ||
| Seminars | ||
| Explication De Texte | ||
| French Study Abroad | ||
| Cooperative Education for the French Major | ||
| Translation III | ||
| Seminars | ||
| French Language Workshop | ||
| Independent Study | ||
Co-Major in Secondary Education
New Student Seminar
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100. | ||
| Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor. | 1 | |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | ||
| First Year Seminar | ||
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | ||
| New Student Seminar | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | ||
| Pathways to Adult Learning | ||
| New Student Seminar | ||
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | ||
| Introduction to Nursing | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | ||
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | ||
| Effective Writing I | ||
| Complete one Effective Writing I course. | 3 | |
| Effective Writing II | ||
| Complete one Effective Writing II course. | 3 | |
| Interactive Communication | ||
| Complete one Interactive Communication course. | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Complete one Quantitative Reasoning course. | 3 | |
| Political and Civic Life | ||
| Fulfilled by SASE 210 in the Teacher Education requirements. | ||
| World Language | ||
| Requirement is fulfilled by major courses. | ||
| Exploration | ||
| Complete one course from four different Exploration categories: | 12 | |
| Analyzing Cultures and Societies | ||
| Creative Expression | ||
| Ethical Inquiry | ||
| Historical Thinking | ||
| Literary and Artistic Analysis | ||
| Scientific Reasoning | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |