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Emeritus: Ghilbert, Glasgow, Jackson, Max, Nelson, Palmer
Chair: Cox
Professors: Benkov, Branan, Cox, Edson, Schorr
Associate Professor: Cornwell
Master of Arts degree in French.
Major in French with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.
Teaching major in French for the single subject teaching credential in foreign languages.
Minor in French.
A student who majors in French learns to speak the language, to read French literature in its original form, and to interact with members of an important cultural community. The French major can help prepare a student for a career in education, business, or the arts.
Students generally choose to major in French in order to enrich their lives rather than to train for a career, but many employers recognize the value of a well-rounded liberal arts education. The increasing involvement of the United States in international business has created new opportunities for people interested in international management. Employers look for knowledge of a foreign country's culture and language together with training in economics or business. A major in French combines effectively with a second major or minor in business, economics, or political science.
A significant number of French majors choose a career in teaching. Recent studies indicate that the demand for qualified teachers is rising. With a secondary teaching credential, one can teach at the high school level or pursue more advanced study in preparation for a university career, either in French or in related subjects such as linguistics or comparative literature.
Students majoring in French are strongly encouraged to participate in CSU-IP (California State University International Programs) and other approved study abroad programs in French-speaking countries.
All College of Arts and Letters majors are urged to consult with their department adviser as soon as possible; they are required to meet with their department adviser within the first two semesters after declaration or change of major.
All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements." No more than 49 units in French courses can apply to the degree.
Students majoring in French must complete a minor in another field to be approved by the departmental adviser in French.
Preparation for the Major. French 100A, 100B, 201, 210, 220, and 221. (22 units) Recommended: History 105, 106.
Foreign Language Requirement. The foreign language requirement is automatically fulfilled through coursework for preparation for the major.
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 27 upper division units in French to include French 301, 302, 305A, 305B; one 500-level course in French; and 12 upper division units of electives in French. No more than one 400-level course taught in English may be applied to the major.
All candidates for a teaching credential must complete all requirements as outlined in this section of the catalog under Policy Studies or Teacher Education. For students completing the single subject teaching credential program, no more than 52 units in French courses can apply to the degree.
This major may be used by students in policy studies or teacher education as an undergraduate major for the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences. A minor in another field approved by the departmental adviser in French is required for the degree.
To be recommended for student teaching, students must demonstrate proficiency in French by passing the departmental written and oral tests.
Preparation for the Major. French 100A, 100B, 201, 210, 220, and 221. (22 units)
Foreign Language Requirement. The foreign language requirement is automatically fulfilled through coursework for preparation for the major.
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 30 upper division units in French to include French 301, 302, 304, 305A, 305B, 421, 422, 501, and six units of upper division electives taught in French.
The minor in French consists of a minimum of 15 units in French, nine units of which must be in upper division courses, with a minimum of six upper division units completed in residence at San Diego State University.
Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable.
Students electing the study of French to fulfill the foreign language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences must successfully complete French 201, 210, 220, 221 or the equivalent level of achievement. The usual sequence of coursework is French 100A, 100B, 201, 210, 220, and 221. Refer to section of catalog on "Graduation Requirements" for additional ways to satisfy competency.
High school foreign language courses may be used for purposes of placement in college courses and may be counted toward meeting the foreign language requirement in various majors. These high school courses will not count as college credit toward graduation.
Secondary school language courses can be used as follows:
1. The first two years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first semester of a college level course, although students with fewer than three years of high school level language may complete the first semester college course for graduation credit.
2. The first three years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first two college semesters, although students with fewer than four years of high school level language may complete the second semester college course for graduation credit. Students who have completed three years of foreign language in high school will not receive credit for the first semester college course unless at least five years separate the last high school course and the first college course.
3. Four years of high school level language count as the equivalent of three college semesters, thus fulfilling the foreign language requirement.
Native speakers of French will not receive credit for taking lower division courses except with advance approval from the department.
All lower division courses in French are taught in French.
No credit will be given when French 100A, 100B, the 200 series, 301, or 302 are taken concurrently or out of sequence.
100A. Elementary French I (5) I, II
Interactive introduction to speaking, reading, and writing French in a cultural context. Essential language structures for communication at the novice level. Not open to students who have completed three years of high school French unless the third course was completed five or more years ago.
100B. Elementary French II (5) I, II
Prerequisite: French 100A or two years of high school French.
Continuation of French 100A. Not open to students who have completed four years of high school French unless the fourth course was completed five or more years ago.
201. Readings in French (3)
Prerequisite: French 100B or three years of high school French.
French majors, minors, and International Business majors are encouraged to enroll concurrently in French 210. Emphasis on reading. See Class Schedule for emphasis offered: Readings in French Culture, Readings in Francophone Culture, or Readings in Business French. (Formerly numbered French 200B.)
210. French Grammar (3)
Prerequisite: French 100B with a grade of C or better or three years
of high school French.
French majors, minors, and International Business majors are encouraged to enroll concurrently in French 201.
Comprehensive survey of French grammar at the intermediate level. Analysis and use of typical French structures. (Formerly numbered French 200A.)
220. Grammar of Spoken French (3)
Prerequisite: French 210.
French majors, minors, and International Business majors are encouraged to enroll concurrently in French 221.
Analysis of grammar and use of modern French through study of cultural materials, for proficiency in oral communication. (Formerly numbered French 200D.)
221. Writing French (3)
Prerequisite: French 210.
French majors, minors, and International Business majors are encouraged to enroll concurrently in French 220.
Emphasis on written composition: study of a variety of prose models and practice in writing. (Formerly numbered French 200C.)
296. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
All upper division courses in French are taught in French unless otherwise stated.
French 301 is not open to students who hold a French baccalauréat.
301. Advanced Grammar and Composition (3) I, II
Prerequisites: Twelve units of 200-level French, and completion of
the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities.
General Education prerequisite not required for French majors.
Advanced grammar and stylistics, intensive writing practice.
302. Translation and Stylistics (3) II
Prerequisites: French 301, and completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities. General Education
prerequisite not required for French majors.
Comparative stylistics of French and English, taught through translation.
304. French Phonetics and Diction (3)
Prerequisite: Twelve units of 200-level French.
Study of the sound system of French as a means of improving pronunciation and diction. Phonetic transcription, classroom exercises and laboratory work.
305A. Survey of French Literature (3) I
Prerequisites: Twelve units of 200-level French, and completion of
the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities.
General Education prerequisite not required for French majors.
Important movements, authors, and works in French literature from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment.
305B. Survey of French Literature (3) II
Prerequisites: Twelve units of 200-level French, and completion of
the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities.
General Education prerequisite not required for French majors.
Continuation of French 305A from the Enlightenment to the present.
421. French Civilization (3) II
Prerequisites: Twelve units of 200-level French, and completion of
the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities.
General Education prerequisite not required for French majors.
French civilization from Middle Ages to the present. Artistic, intellectual achievements and cultural movements.
422. Contemporary France (3) I
Prerequisites: Twelve units of 200-level French, and completion of
the General Education requirement in Foundations II.C., Humanities.
General Education prerequisite not required for French majors.
Contemporary France, emphasizing political, economic and social structures as well as artistic, intellectual, and cultural trends.
423. Commercial French (3) II
Prerequisite: French 301. Proof of completion of prerequisite
required: Copy of transcript.
French commercial practices and language, the enterprise, correspondence, advertising, telecommunications, banking, transportation, import-export, insurance, accounting, stock market, preparation for the Certificat Pratique de Français Commercial et Economique offered by the Paris Chamber of Commerce.
424. French Cinema and Theory (3)
Two lectures and two hours of activity.
Prerequisites: Twelve units of lower division French. General
Education students must also have completed Foundations II.C.
Humanities.
French cinema emphasizing social, political, and cultural changes in modern France. Topics include film theory, the new wave, history in cinema, influence of feminism, French colonialism, race, class, and gender in modern culture. Taught in English.
425. Francophone Africa in Literature and Film (3)
Prerequisites: French 301 for French majors; upper division standing for non-French majors. General Education students must also have
completed Foundations II.C. Humanities.
French-speaking African cultural history through literature and film. Consistency of African cultural expressions and conventions. Taught in English.
496. Topics in French Studies (1-4)
Topics in French literature, culture and linguistics. May be repeated with new content. Maximum credit nine units. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. May be taught in English. See Class Schedule for specific content.
499. Special Study (1-3) I, II
Prerequisites: French 302, 305A, 305B.
Individual study. Maximum credit six units. This course is intended only for students who are currently enrolled in or who already have credit for all upper division courses in French available in any given semester.
501. Translation (3)
Prerequisite: French 302.
Stylistic comparison of French and English through translation of a variety of prose styles from English to French and from French to English.
521. Seventeenth Century French Literature (3)
Prerequisites: French 302 and either 305A or 305B.
Major authors of the seventeenth century.
531. Eighteenth Century French Literature (3)
Prerequisites: French 302 and either 305A or 305B.
Major eighteenth century writers of fiction, with emphasis on Voltaire, Diderot and Rousseau.
541. Nineteenth Century French Novel (3)
Prerequisites: French 302 and either 305A or 305B.
Major novelists of the nineteenth century.
543. Modern French Theatre (3)
Prerequisites: French 302 and either 305A or 305B.
Major dramatists of modern France.
545. Modern French Poetry (3)
Prerequisites: French 302 and either 305A or 305B.
Representative French poets of the modern era.
551. Twentieth Century French Novel (3)
Prerequisites: French 302 and either 305A or 305B.
Major French novelists of the twentieth century.
596. Topics in French Studies (1-4)
Prerequisite: French 302.
Topics in French language, literature, and linguistics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum credit of nine units of 596. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.
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