The goal of the minor in French is to give students a solid grounding and good fluency in the French language and to provide a basic familiarity with important aspects of French culture and society, enabling them to pursue their interests in French and in countries where French is used.

The minor is designed for students who have a strong interest in French but cannot fulfill the requirements of the French major.

Prerequisite

The course Culture and Society (FRENCH 201-0), or equivalent proficiency, is prerequisite for the minor in French.

Double-counting note: Weinberg College allows double-counting a prerequisite course for a minor toward some other major or minor, or general bachelor's degree requirement. But students who are counting FRENCH 201-0 toward the 7 units for the minor (see Exceptions and Waivers) may not double count this course with some other major or minor, except where this is explicitly permitted elsewhere in this catalog. Other programs or schools may have their own restrictions that supersede this, so check the relevant parts of this catalog for possible limits.

Requirements for the minor in French

Double-counting note: Weinberg College prohibits double-counting a minor course toward some other major or minor, except where this is explicitly permitted in this catalog. Weinberg College does allow double-counting a minor course toward a general bachelor's degree requirement (i.e. degree requirements other than majors or minors). Other programs or schools may have their own restrictions that supersede this, so check the relevant parts of this catalog for possible limits.

• Up to two courses total for the minor at the 200- or 300-level may be department courses taught in English (FRENCH 277-0, FRENCH 279-0, FRENCH 280-0, FRENCH 371-0, FRENCH 374-0, FRENCH 375-0, FRENCH 376-0, FRENCH 378-0, FRENCH 379-0).
• At least 50% of the courses for the minor must be completed at Northwestern.

Exceptions and Waivers

• Minors who begin French studies in FRENCH 111-1 Elementary French, FRENCH 115-1 Intensive Elementary French, or ­FRENCH 121-1 Intermediate French may count FRENCH 201-0 Culture and Society as their elective course.
• Students with superior proficiency in French (as assessed by the department) may be eligible to have FRENCH 202-0 waived, and may be eligible to substitute an Advanced Study course for the required 300-level language course in the Core Courses. A student who has FRENCH 202-0 waived can complete the minor with 6 units of credit.