Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

World Languages and Cultures - Concentration in French Studies, B.A.


Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours


See Core Curriculum  for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

See World Languages & Cultures Suggested Chronology  for four year suggested course rotation.

General Requirements (Core Area A - E) Credit Hours: 42


Additional Requirements Credit Hours: 4


Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major


Elective Courses Credit Hours: 12-18


Any lower-division course in any field in which knowledge of a world language will benefit the student is acceptable for Area F. Students should consult their advisor on appropriate courses for Area F. Additional language courses are encouraged:

Major Requirements Credit Hours: 24


Minor or Second Major Required Credit Hours: 15-30


  • Select 15-30 credit hours of Minor or Second Major courses (credit hours will vary according to minor or second major)

Free Electives Credit Hours: 6-21


  • Select 6-21 credit hours of Electives as needed to complete 124 total credit hours (advisor approved)

Total Credit Hours: 124


Other Program Requirements

  • Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each course in the major.
  • Students must complete the World Languages & Cultures Exit Exam.
  • Students must complete a minimum of 39 upper-division hours.

Honors in French

To graduate with Honors in World Languages & Cultures with a concentration in French Studies, a student must:

  • be admitted to the Honors College;
  • successfully complete an additional six credit hours in FREN at the 4000-level (for a total of 30 hours of upper-division FREN), three of which must be FREN 4890  (Honors);
  • successfully complete and present an Honors Thesis or Capstone Project;
  • be in good standing in the Honors College at the time of graduation.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement  catalog page.