To be eligible for a major in one or more foreign languages, a student must be admitted to major
standing by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Normally, a student should apply for
major standing at the department office after having attained 56 credits and no later than three semesters
before graduation. A student planning to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree will be admitted to
major standing after completion of 8 credits of language or literature at the 300 level with a minimum
grade point average of 2.80.

Requirements for liberal arts majors in a modern language and literature, B.A. program
The requirement for the major in French is a minimum of 32 credits at the 300 and 400 levels in language, culture and literature, and must include 314, 316, 318, 370, 380 and 408 plus two 400-level literature courses.
Two corequisite courses are required: one in history or civilization ( French, FRH351 and LIT 181 or 182.
Students planning graduate work are strongly urged to study a second foreign language recommended by the department. At least 16 credits of those required for the major in any of the languages must be taken at Oakland University.

Requirements for the liberal arts major in two modern languages, B.A. program
The requirement is a minimum of 18 credits at the 300 and 400 levels in each of two languages. In French, courses numbered 314, 316,
318, 355, 408 and 455 are required. Three collateral courses are required: LIN 201 and two courses in history or civilization, one in each language area, to be approved by the student’s department adviser. LIT 181 and LIT 182 are recommended. Students are strongly advised to complete a minor in a complementary field. Most traditional graduate programs in language and literature will require students in this major to fulfill additional prerequisites in literature. At least 16 credits of those required for the major in two modern languages must be taken at Oakland University.

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP): Modern Languages and Literatures, K-12
The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) at Oakland University is an extended program of study leading to certification. Students in this program must complete the requirements for a B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department offers the following liberal arts majors as part of the secondary teacher education program: French. Generally, eligibility for admission to the STEP requires a GPA of 3.00 in both the major and minor, an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) score of advanced-low, and an overall GPA of 2.80. No single major or minor course grade may be below 2.0. Second undergraduate degree candidates completing major and/or minors may be required to complete additional course work at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. A program in STEP must also include a sequence of undergraduate course work in education to include SED 300, SED 427, FE 506, EED 420, SE 501 and RDG 538. Methods EED 428 and SED 428 and the internship SED 455 are also required. Further details on program and admission requirements and procedures can be found in the School of Education and Human Services portion of the catalog and by consulting advisers in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the School of Education and Human Services advising office, 363 Pawley Hall, (248) 370-4182.

Requirements for the modified liberal arts major in a modern language with majors or minors in economics, business, international management, engineering, computer science or computing, B.A. program
Modified majors are available in French with majors or minors in economics, general business, international management, engineering, computer science or computing. (Students with majors or minors in one of the other professional schools may petition the department for a modified major.) The requirement in French, Japanese or Spanish is a minimum of 24 credits at the 300-400 level; in German it is 28 credits. Students should note the credit hour restriction for the minors in economics or business. (Students interested in a five-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in a modern language and a Master of Business Administration should consult the Oakland University -MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES (College of Arts and Sciences) 231 Graduate Catalog.) At least 16 credits of those required for the modified liberal arts major in a modern language must be taken at Oakland University. 

Departmental honors and scholarships
Departmental honors may be awarded to graduating majors for outstanding achievements. In order to be eligible, students must submit for faculty review a writing project, usually either a research paper or a translation of superior quality, completed in a 400-level course. In addition, students must maintain a grade point average in major courses of at least 3.60 and have taken at least 16 credits of the major at Oakland University. Qualified students who wish to be nominated should contact a full-time faculty member in their major at the start of the semester in which they will graduate. There are two scholarships specifically for majors in the department. The Don R. Iodice Grant-in- Aid for Foreign Travel is available for majors who will return to Oakland University for a minimum of two full semesters. The Carmine Rocco Linsalata Memorial Scholarship offers one stipend to an incoming student who intends to major in a foreign language and another to a major with a minimum of 28 credits.

 FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

FRH 114-115 Introduction to French and French Culture (4 each
A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of French and French culture. A beginning course. FRH 114 must be taken first.  FRH 114 or 115 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language  and culture knowledge exploration area
FRH 119 Accelerated Review of Elementary French and French Culture (4)
One-semester course designed to review the fundamentals of French and French culture. Designed for students who have three or more years of previous French experience. Covers the same materials as the two-semester sequence French 114-115.  Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign  language and culture knowledge exploration area
FRH 214-215 Second Year French (4)
Two-semester sequence continuing the work of FRH 114-115 with the addition of cultural and literary readings. FRH 214 must be taken first.  FRH 214 or FRH 215 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area or the knowledge application integration area, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge application integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area Prerequisite: One year of college French or equivalent.
FRH 216 Basic French Conversation (2) Designed to develop the student’s ability to organize and express ideas in French with a minimum of inhibition. Prerequisite: FRH 115.
FRH 290 Directed Readings in French (2 or 4) A reading course for non-majors in research in a particular area. Approximately 50 hours of reading per credit. One conference weekly with the instructor. Prerequisite: FRH 215.
FRH 312 French Phonetics and Listening Comprehension (2) Group and individual practice in the sound system of French, with special attention to listening comprehension problems. Both written and laboratory work required. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: FRH 215.
FRH 314 French Grammar Review (4) Review of French grammar through a variety of approaches such as reading, translation and composition. Conducted in French. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and  culture knowledge exploration area Prerequisite: FRH 215.
FRH 316 French Conversation (2) Practice in speaking at intermediate level. Format may include oral presentations and phonetics. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: FRH 215.
FRH 318 French Composition (2 Practice in written composition. Techniques of textual analysis and exposition are introduced. Offered fall semester.  Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite  for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement Prerequisite: FRH 215.
FRH 351 French Civilization (4) An overview of contemporary life, education and socio-economic conditions in France. Conducted in French. Offered in fall semester. Prerequisite: FRH 215.
FRH 355 Translation into English (4 Translation from French to English of materials that may range from commercial and technical to literary. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: FRH 314.
FRH 357 French Business Communication (4) Introduction to basic business communication skills, including essential reading, writing and speakin activities. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: FRH 314.
FRH 369 Field Experience in Teaching French in Elementary and Middle Schools (2 or 4) Provides supervised experience in teaching French in elementary and middle schools. Graded S/U. May be repeated for credit once. Does not carry credit toward departmental major. Prerequisite: FRH 314.
FRH 370 Introduction to French Literature (4) An introduction to textual analysis based on selected readings. Conducted in French. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: FRH 215. FRH 314 is highly recommended.
FRH 380 Survey of French Literature (4) A survey of French literature. Intended to supplement the work of FRH 370. Conducted in French. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: FRH 370.
FRH 390 Directed Readings in French (2 or 4) Directed individual readings in French. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
FRH 408 Advanced French Conversation (2) Practice in speaking at an advanced level. Format may include oral presentations and readings. Prerequisite: FRH 316.
FRH 416 French Literature from the Middle Ages through the Sixteenth Century (4) A study of works in various genres of several periods. Works and authors may include epics, bawdy tales, courtly romances, Villon, Rabelais and Montaigne. Conducted in French. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience . Prerequisite: FRH 314, 370 and 380.
FRH 417 French Literature – Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries (4) A study of works in various genres by leading French authors such as Pascal, Corneille, Racine, Moliere, La Fontaine, Montesquieu, Diderot, Rousseau and Voltaire. Conducted in French.  Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Prerequisite: FRH 314, 370 and 380.
FRH 419 French Literature – Nineteenth Century (4) A study of works in various genres by leading French authors such as Stendhal, Balzac, Hugo, Nerval, Flaubert, Zola, Baudelaire and Mallarme. Conducted in French. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Prerequisite: FRH 314, 370 and 380.
FRH 420 French Literature – Twentieth Century (4) Study of contemporary genres demonstrating different approaches to study of works in various genres by leading French and francophone authors from 1900 to the present. May include works by Gide, Proust, Sartre, Beauvoir, Duras, Ionesco, Valery, Conde, Djebar among others. Conducted in French. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Prerequisite: FRH 314, 370 and 380.
FRH 455 Translation into French (4) Translation from English into French of a wide variety of materials that may range from commercial and technical to literary. Offered fall semester in alternate years. Prerequisite: FRH 314, 316, 318 and 355.
FRH 480 Undergraduate Seminar (2 or 4) Study of individual authors, selected themes or critical problems. Conducted in French.Prerequisite: FRH 314, 370 and 380.
FRH 490 Independent Reading and Research (2, 4 or 8) Directed individual research and reading for advanced French majors. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: two 400-level French literature courses and permission of department.
FRH 491 Independent Translation Project (4, 6 or 8) Directed annotated translation from French into English of a major work in the student’s field. May not be counted toward the major. Prerequisite: FRH 355 and 455 and permission of department.