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Majors and Minor

DECLARING A MAJOR
 

The student is expected to declare her option by the end of the junior year. Programs may include additional courses in French literature, culture, and language, or in other subjects which may vary with the interest of the student. Certain courses in the French and Romance Philology Department at Columbia University may be substituted with the approval of the Chair. A student who elects French as part of a combined double or interdisciplinary major will establish her individualized program with the departments concerned. All combined or interdisciplinary majors require approval from the Committee on Petitions and Academic Standing.

3 Easy Steps to Declare a French Major!

  • First, meet with your pre-Advisor.
  • Second, meet with one of our co-Chairs, either Professor Boyman or Professor Connor, to discuss your plans and be assigned an advisor.
  • Last, complete your Major Declaration form here:  Barnard Registrar Major Declaration Form

The Major in French requires ten (10) courses:  

  • FREN BC3021: Major French Texts I (or the equivalent)
  • FREN BC3022: Major French Texts II (or the equivalent)
  • 3 advanced language courses* (at the 3000-level or above)
  • 4 advanced literature/culture courses*  (of which, one prior to c.1800)
  • FREN BC3091: Senior Thesis

* Advanced courses are at the 3000-level and above. Courses counting toward the major require prior completion (or the equivalent) of the Intermediate level.

 

The Minor in French requires the completion of six (6) courses:

  • FREN BC3021: Major French Texts I (or equivalent)
  • FREN BC3022: Major French Texts II (or equivalent)
  • 2 advanced language courses*
  • 2 advanced literature/culture courses* 

* Advanced courses are at the 3000-level and above. Courses counting toward the minor require prior completion (or the equivalent) of the Intermediate level.

 

How to Elect a Minor in French 
 

All courses must be "in progress" or completed no later than March 1st of your senior year.

Simply, complete the Minor Election Form here: Barnard Registrar Minor Election Form