Department of French and Francophone Studies
Important Note: This is the archived version of the 2013–2015 Undergraduate Catalog. The information on these pages was archived on August 6, 2013 and will not be updated as requirement and/or program changes are approved. Please see www.uic.edu/ucat for the most up-to-date requirements.
BA with a Major in French and Francophone Studies
Minor in French and Francophone Studies
BA in the Teaching of French
Endorsement for the Teaching of French
Study Abroad Program—French
Distinction
1722 University Hall (UH)
(312) 996–3236 or (312) 996-5218
http://lcsl.las.uic.edu/french
Administration: Head, Ellen McClure, ellenmc@uic.edu
Director of Undergraduate Studies, John Ireland, jireland@uic.edu
In addition to a sequence of basic French language
courses, the Department of French and Francophone
Studies offers a Major in French and Francophone Studies, a Major in the Teaching
of French, and a Minor in French and Francophone Studies. Intermediate and
advanced language courses help students achieve
proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing French, as
well as understanding how the language is woven into
diverse cultural contexts in Francophone countries
throughout the world. Similarly, intermediate and
advanced literature, civilization, and film courses help
students develop a historical sense of French-speaking
cultures, as well as the critical and interpretive skills that
come from analytical reading, active discussion, and
persuasive writing.
A major or a minor in French and Francophone Studies gives students a strong, globally oriented foundation for careers in many fields, such as education, international commerce, law, government, and journalism.
BA with a Major in French and Francophone Studies
Degree Requirements—Major in French and Francophone Studies
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students must complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of French and Francophone Studies degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| BA with a Major in French and Francophone Studies Degree Requirements | Hours |
| Major Requirements | 31 |
| General Education and Electives to reach Minimum Total Hours | 89 |
| Minimum Total Hours—BA with a Major in French and Francophone Studies | 120 |
General Education
See General Education and Writing-in-the-Discipline in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for information on meeting these requirements.
Major Requirements
| Courses | Hours |
| FR 201—Introduction to French Literature Iab | 3 |
| FR 202—Introduction to French Literature IIbc | 3 |
| FR 231—Conversation and Composition Id | 3 |
| FR 232—Conversation and Composition IId | 3 |
| FR 301—Topics in French and Francophone Literature | 3 |
| FR 302—Topics in French and Francophone Culture | 3 |
| FR 303—Writing in the Disciplinee | 1 |
| FR 333—Oral and Written French I | 3 |
| One additional FR course at the 200- or 300-level | 3 |
| Two 400-level FR electives in literature, civilization, or grammar | 6 |
| Total Hours—Major Requirements | 31 |
a This course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
c This course is approved for the Understanding the Past General Education category.
d Fluent French speakers substitute other 200- or 300-level courses for FR 231 and 232.
e FR 303 fulfills the Writing-in-the-Discipline requirement.
To view a recommended plan of study for the major in French, please visit the LAS website
http://www.las.uic.edu/students/prospective-undergraduate/degree-programs/four-year-model-plans.
Minor in French and Francophone Studies
Students from other disciplines who want to minor in French and Francophone Studies must complete 18 semester hours as outlined below:
| Required Courses—French and Francophone Studies Minor | Hours |
| FR 201—Introduction to French Literature I | 3 |
| FR 202—Introduction to French Literature II | 3 |
| FR 231—Conversation and Composition Ia | 3 |
| FR 232—Conversation and Composition IIa | 3 |
| Two FR electives at the 200- or 300-level | 6 |
| Total Hours—French and Francophone Studies Minor | 18 |
a Fluent French speakers substitute other 200- or 300-level courses for FR 231 and 232.
Degree Requirements—Teaching of French
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of French degree from UIC, students must complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of French and Francophone degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| BA in the Teaching of French Degree Requirements | Hours |
| Major Requirements | 34 |
| Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure | 25 |
| General Education and Electives to reach Minimum Total Hours | 61 |
| Minimum Total Hours—BA in the Teaching of French | 120 |
General Education
See General Education and Writing-in-the-Discipline in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for information on meeting these requirements.
Major Requirements
| Courses | Hours |
| FR 201—Introduction to French Literature Iab | 3 |
| FR 202—Introduction to French Literature IIbc | 3 |
| FR 231—Conversation and Composition Id | 3 |
| FR 232—Conversation and Composition IId | 3 |
| FR 301—Topics in French and Francophone Literature | 3 |
| FR 302—Topics in French and Francophone Culture | 3 |
| FR 303—Writing in the Disciplinee | 1 |
| FR 333—Oral and Written French I | 3 |
| FR 448—Foundations of Second Language Teaching | 3 |
| FR 449—Teaching Second Language Literacy and Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| Two 400-level electives in literature, civilization, or grammar | 6 |
| Total Hours—Major Requirements | 34 |
a This course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category.
b This course is approved for the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
c This course is approved for the Understanding the Past General Education category.
d Fluent French speakers substitute other 200- or 300-level courses for FR 231 and 232.
e FR 303 fulfills the Writing-in-the-Discipline requirement.
Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure
| Courses | Hours |
| ED 200—Educational Policy Foundations | 3 |
| ED 210—The Educative Process | 3 |
| ED 330—Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation in the Secondary School | 4 |
| SPED 410—Survey of Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities | 3 |
| FR 470—Educational Practice with Seminar I | 6 |
| FR 471—Educational Practice with Seminar II | 6 |
| Total Hours—Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure | 25 |
In addition to specified course work in the major field, the teacher education student must fulfill certain other requirements as well as maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 in all LAS and General Education requirements and a GPA of 3.00/4.00 or greater in courses for the Teacher Education in French major including education courses. For detailed information, see the Program Guide for Teacher Education in French, available from the secondary education coordinator in the Department of French and Francophone Studies.
The teaching license is not automatically awarded upon successful completion of licensure and degree requirements. Before the license is issued, the candidate must file an application for the Illinois teaching license with the Council on Teacher Education. The candidate must also pass a series of examinations required by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Basic Skills Test must be passed prior to applying for candidacy with the Council on Teacher Education. The Content Area Test must be passed before the candidate is allowed to student teach. The Assessment of Professional Teaching must be passed prior to licensure. For information on application procedures, contact the Council on Teacher Education located in 3015 EPASW. See Council on Teacher Education and Secondary Education Program in the College of Education section of the catalog.
To view a recommended plan of study for the Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of French, please visit the LAS website http://www.las.uic.edu/students/prospective-undergraduate/degree-programs/four-year-model-plans.
Endorsement for the Teaching of French
Endorsement is available to students obtaining full licensure in an approved UIC Teacher Education major. To teach French as a second subject in Illinois public schools one must apply for and receive an Endorsement from the State Board of Education and meet all of the additional course and other requirements the Board has established. The teaching license is not automatically awarded upon successful completion of licensure and degree requirements. Before the license is issued, the candidate must file an application with the State of Illinois and take a subject content examination administered by the State Board of Education. For information on requirements and application procedures, contact the Council on Teacher Education in the College of Education.
A significant portion of the credits for the major or minor in French may be earned through study abroad. Students who wish to be considered for study abroad should consult the director of undergraduate studies concerning prerequisites and requirements.
For general information about study abroad opportunities, please visit the UIC Study Abroad office at http://www.uic.edu/depts/spec_prog/studyabroad/.
Students who earn a 3.75/4.00 GPA in all courses taken in the Department of French and Francophone Studies at UIC will be awarded departmental distinction.
