Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Arts & Sciences : Modern Language : Undergraduate Programs : Bachelor of Arts in French : Suggested Course Sequence
Bachelor of Arts - French
Access the complete curriculum for the BA, French, from the Modern Languages Department section of the Daemen catalogue.
The French program is designed to cultivate fluency in the French language and understanding and appreciation of French literature and culture. The sequence of course offerings is intentionally flexible and allows students a number of options from which to choose. All Language majors are required to complete an international experience in a country where the major language is the official language. The program culminates in the completion of a Senior project, the topic of which is selected in consultation with ones advisor. The core curriculum and free elective portions of the program enable students to pursue one or more minors in other primary areas of interest.
Sequence of course offerings will be individually designed to provide for Year Abroad Programs and the option for an International Studies minor. Initial teacher certification (7-12) is also an option. A separate curriculum design, outlining teacher certification requirements, is available in the Language Department and on the Registrars Office web page.
Senior Project
Students complete 4 credits: FRE442 Senior Project Research and 443 Senior Project. Students take FRE442 and, in the subsequent semester, take FRE443.
Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.
Course Loads
Maximum of 17 credits allowed for all semesters. Additional course loads are allowed for students who achieve Dean's List. Consult the Dean's List section of the Daemen catalogue for details on the Dean's List privilege.
Year 1
LEARNING COMMUNITIES are generally completed in the first year (LC1 in the 1st semester; LC2 in the 2nd semester)
First Semester
Second Semester
- Learning Community 2 (6)
- 200 level FRE course (3)
- Second Language: 102 or 106 (3)
- CORE ELECTIVE (3)
- Total Credits (15)
Year 2
First Semester
Second Semester
AND TAKE 24 CREDITS as follows: CMP311 Advanced English Composition; 21 credits selected in the Major and/or Core Electives and/or Free Electives.
Year 3
See the International Experience in the Modern Language Department section of the Daemen catalogue for details. The International Experience is generally planned for all or part of Year 3.
TAKE 31 CREDITS, including FRE442 Senior Research Project*, selected in the Major and/or Core Electives and/or Free Electives.
*Students completing the Junior year abroad should consult with their advisor regarding when to take FRE442.
Year 4
TAKE 32 CREDITS, including FRE443 Senior Project, selected in the Major and/or Core Electives and/or Free Electives.