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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (SOBE OR HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HUAD OR HU & G)	3	C
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
FRE 101: Elementary French I (G)	4	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible to take 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a placement test.
Learn about French Language Intensive Courses.
Students may opt to take FRE 110 Intensive French I (equivalent to FRE 101 and FRE 102) in term 1. This course is offered in the Fall semester.
Engage in French at ASU.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
FRE 102: Elementary French II (G)	4	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 or ENG 105 or ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Start planning your study abroad experience. Learn about faculty-directed summer programs in Lyon, France. Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Students may opt to take FRE 210 Intensive French II (equivalent to FRE 201 and FRE 202) in term 2. This course is offered in Spring only.

Term 3 30 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 201: Intermediate French I (G)	4	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internships and scholarships and awards for language and culture majors.
French offers a huge advantage if you are interested in working for the Peace Corps.

Term 4 44 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 202: Intermediate French II (G)	4	C
Upper Division Related Area Course	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Complete 2 courses: Elective	5
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn which semester or academic year study abroad program works best with your major.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 305: Readings in French Literature (G)	3	C
FRE 311: Oral and Written Expression I (G)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	6
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or meet with your academic advisor about participating in an International Letters and Cultures endorsed study abroad program for your major.
Find out about research opportunities with the Humanities Lab at ASU.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 312: Oral and Written Expression II (G)	3	C
FRE 321: French Cultural Masterpieces I ((L or HU) & H) OR FRE 322: French Cultural Masterpieces II (L or HU)	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.
Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 321: French Cultural Masterpieces I ((L or HU) & H) OR FRE 322: French Cultural Masterpieces II (L or HU)	3	C
Complete 2 courses: FRE 4** Elective	6	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Upper Division Elective OR FRE 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or meet with your academic advisor about participating in an International Letters and Cultures recommended study abroad program for your major.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

FRE 4** Elective	3	C
FRE Upper Division Elective	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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French, BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (SOBE OR HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HUAD OR HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 101: Elementary French I (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible to take 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a placement test.
Learn about French Language Intensive Courses.
Students may opt to take FRE 110 Intensive French I (equivalent to FRE 101 and FRE 102) in term 1. This course is offered in the Fall semester.
Engage in French at ASU.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 102: Elementary French II (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 or ENG 105 or ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Start planning your study abroad experience. Learn about faculty-directed summer programs in Lyon, France. Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Students may opt to take FRE 210 Intensive French II (equivalent to FRE 201 and FRE 202) in term 2. This course is offered in Spring only.

Term 3

30 - 44 Credit Hours

FRE 201: Intermediate French I (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internships and scholarships and awards for language and culture majors.
French offers a huge advantage if you are interested in working for the Peace Corps.

Term 4

44 - 60 Credit Hours

FRE 202: Intermediate French II (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Related Area Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 5

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn which semester or academic year study abroad program works best with your major.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

FRE 305: Readings in French Literature (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 311: Oral and Written Expression I (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 6

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or meet with your academic advisor about participating in an International Letters and Cultures endorsed study abroad program for your major.
Find out about research opportunities with the Humanities Lab at ASU.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

FRE 312: Oral and Written Expression II (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE 321: French Cultural Masterpieces I ((L or HU) & H) OR FRE 322: French Cultural Masterpieces II (L or HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.
Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

FRE 321: French Cultural Masterpieces I ((L or HU) & H) OR FRE 322: French Cultural Masterpieces II (L or HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

FRE 4** Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR FRE 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or meet with your academic advisor about participating in an International Letters and Cultures recommended study abroad program for your major.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

FRE 4** Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

FRE Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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