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French ,Minor

French, Minor

Business, Culture, Europe, Language, Translation

Learn one of the most widely spoken and important languages in the world and explore different French-speaking cultures, all in preparation for a variety of creative and international professions.

Description

Through the minor in Frnech, you gain an understanding of the language, literature and cultures of French-speaking peoples and regions.

You're encouraged to participate in a study abroad program to enhance your education and overall minor experience.

At a glance
Curriculum

2026-2027 Catalog Year

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours

The minor in French requires 18 credit hours, of which 15 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements.


Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language with approval from an academic advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures.

FRE 202 Intermediate French II or FRE 210 Intensive French II

A maximum of three hours are allowed from 200-level courses. Any additional 200-level credit hours completed will be applied toward the 120 credit hours needed for graduation.

3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
FRE 305 Readings in French Literature
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
FRE 311 Oral and Written Expression I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
FRE 312 Oral and Written Expression II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
FRE 321 French Cultural Masterpieces I or FRE 322 French Cultural Masterpieces II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
Upper Division FRE Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA in French

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.

Career opportunities

Minor programs enable graduates to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

A minor in French can help graduates with communication and cultural competency skills as they pursue careers, such as in political analysis, sociology and marketing.

Contact information

Program term definitions

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.

ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.

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