This program is available at the following locations:

• Corvallis
• Ecampus

French is the official language in 29 countries around the world and an official language of the United Nations, NATO, the European Union and the International Red Cross. It is a growing language with a steady increase in the number of French speakers, especially across the African continent, making French a key language for students interested in international affairs, political science, economics, global business, agriculture and humanitarian work.

In a globalized world, where the values of equity, diversity and social justice are of the utmost importance, a Major in French at OSU will enable you to acquire a better knowledge and understanding of the diversity of francophone cultures and values. In addition, you will be developing strong communication skills in French, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You will also have the opportunity to enhance your analytical and critical skills, thus preparing you to succeed in a variety of rewarding careers.

Students are strongly encouraged to take more upper-division courses in French, and to pursue another major or additional minors to broaden their university experience and to better prepare themselves for the job market. Add a French major to your résumé and prepare for an exciting, internationally-oriented personal and professional life.

Major Code: 925

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Interact effectively at the Intermediate-High level or above with diverse fluent speakers and learners of French in order to communicate in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations.
• Produce clear, connected oral and written messages at the Intermediate-High level or above on familiar and unfamiliar topics with relevant references to French and francophone cultures.
• Interpret written and oral literary and factual texts in French at the Intermediate-High level or above.
• Analyze French and Francophone cultural products and practices, and compare them with your own cultural perspectives in a nuanced way.
• Examine the experiences of members of linguistic or cultural communities that have been historically marginalized due to race, gender, sexual identity, social class or other social constructs.
• Engage with communities in French-speaking contexts locally and globally.

• Required FR core courses may not be taken S/U.
• Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average or better) in required core courses for the major.
• All prospective majors must see a World Languages and Cultures advisor at least once a year.

French Undergraduate Major Track I

In order to qualify for Track I, students with no previous experience in French must first complete the lower-division French language sequences (FR 111, FR 112, FR 113, FR 211, FR 212, FR 213). Students with previous French experience are encouraged to take a placement test and enroll in the lower-division course they placed into, after talking with a WLC advisor.

Students who qualify for Track I will need 48 upper-division French credits to complete the French major.

French Undergraduate Major Track II

In order to qualify for Track II of the French Undergraduate Major, students must meet with a WLC advisor and present documentation certifying Intermediate High level on a standardized proficiency exam approved by the French Section of World Languages and Cultures.

Students who qualify for Track II will need 36 upper-division French credits to complete the French major.

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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025

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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond

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Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course

Major Code: 925

Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.

French Major Track I

French Major Track II

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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025

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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond

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Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course