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Why study French? French is spoken by about 300 million people worldwide.  Significant populations in 54 countries speak it, and it is an official language in 41 countries, which compose the largest part of La Francophonie. These countries include France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Canada as well as most of North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) and West Africa (Mauritania, Senegal, and Cameroon, just to name a few). French is an official or administrative language of numerous world organizations such as the the United Nations and all its agencies, NATO, the  European Union, the African Union, International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross, NAFTA, and many others. Recent graduates from the French program have gone on to professions such as: a science librarian for a national laboratory, a senior pastor (her background in French helped in her study of Greek), teachers and professors of French, foreign affairs and international relations, and multiple areas of graduate studies in the States and abroad. The Minor Requirements: 20 hours of French courses in the 200 level and higher, including one literature course (FREN 520 or 521). FREN520. Introduction to French Literature I. (3) The reading and discussion of major works of French literature from the early nineteenth century to the present. Pr.: French 516 or equiv. FREN521. Introduction to French Literature II. (3) The reading and discussion of major works of French literature from the Middle Ages to the end of the eighteenth century. Pr.: FREN 516 or equiv. Make sure to read the general procedures to obtain a minor carefully. If you need further information regarding you coursework for the French minor, please contact Dr. Amy Hubbell at ahubbell@ksu.edu. The Major Students majoring in French must meet the general requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree. The major consists of French courses at the 200 level and higher. Students majoring in French must receive a grade of C or higher in all courses counted toward the major or have a GPA of at least 2.5 in all courses counted towards the major. Requirements: 32 hours in French at the 200 level and higher, including FREN 520 and 521, Introduction to French Literature I and II, and at least three 700-level courses. NEW: Check your progress with the French Major Checklist Major option "with distinction" The department also offers a major option "with distinction". Students seeking this option must maintain a 3.5 GPA in all courses taken toward the major while they fulfill the requirements. Requirements: 38 hours; in addition to the regular major, two additional courses, one of which must be on the 700 level. M.A. in Literature The program is designed to help the student attain a high level of proficiency in all aspects of the language; how to read, analyze, interpret, and discuss in an intelligent manner a wide selection of works in French; and to synthesize the material read into an accurate and coherent picture of the French literary and cultural developments. Selected classes are available in the afternoon or evening and during the summer. This degree is recommended for those students who wish to teach at the secondary level or to continue graduate work elsewhere with the intention of teaching at the secondary or university level, or for students who prefer to develop their skills in language and literature in preparation for other careers. In the literature option students may choose to complete the degree with a minimum of 24 hours of graduate courses and a thesis (typically 60-80 pages in length), or they may complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate course work including such evidence of scholarly effort as term papers. How to apply?            Reading List M.A. in Language Acquisition The Department of Modern Languages at Kansas State University has developed a unique M.A. program specifically designed to meet the needs of practicing and potential language teachers at the secondary level. The program integrates the teaching of language, culture, and literature at all curriculum levels. Distance learning courses are offered during the afternoon or evening for practicing teachers. The program is designed to: 1) Strengthen the language skills and cultural awareness of practicing teachers 2) Develop new patterns and techniques of teacher preparation and teacher/student interaction in the target language 3) Narrow the traditional gap in graduate study between the methods of teaching and the content areas of literature and culture 4) Encourage the professional development of the field 5) Allow practicing teachers to complete graduate studies within a reasonable time (two to three years)   M.A. in Language Acquisition Degree Requirement: With approval of the MA committee, each student would choose one of the following options: 30 hours of course work 27 hours of course work and a master’s report (3 credit hours for development of teaching unit or portfolio) 24 hours of course work and a master’s thesis (6 credit hours for original research)*            Coursework: Required courses (15 hours) for all SLA candidates in the department: MLANG 710 Foreign Language Pedagogy (3 hours) MLANG 770 Theories of Second Language Acquisition (3 hours) LG 600 Introduction to Linguistics (soon to be MLANG 600) (3 hours) 2 language-specific courses on the teaching of language and culture through literature (6 hours): FREN 742 (and soon to be offered 743) Two 700-level literature courses (6 hours) Students without a literature background will be assigned pre-requisites for entrance to program. Electives as approved by committee (3-6 hours) Master’s report or thesis (3 or 6 hours) Candidate’s committee must approve program of study (chosen electives, substitute course for courses not offered during student’s tenure, etc.) How to apply?            Reading List M.A. in Language Acquisition Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning The Department of Modern Languages at Kansas State University has developed a unique M.A. program specifically designed to meet the needs of practicing and potential language teachers at the secondary level. The program integrates the teaching of language, culture, and literature at all curriculum levels. Distance learning courses are offered during the afternoon or evening for practicing teachers. This program is intended for practicing and aspiring foreign language teachers, to offer them a Master’s degree in Language Acquisition in French with a Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from the Department of Secondary Education which gives our graduates a K-12 licensure from the State of Kansas Department of Education. The program is designed to: 1) Strengthen the language skills and cultural awareness of practicing teachers 2) Develop new patterns and techniques of teacher preparation and teacher/student interaction in the target language 3) Narrow the traditional gap in graduate study between the methods of teaching and the content areas of literature and culture 4) Encourage the professional development of the field 5) Allow practicing teachers to complete graduate studies within a reasonable time (two to three years) Classes in Modern Languages (18 hours) Classes in Education (18 hours) MLANG 710 Intro to FL Pedagogy (3)         MLANG 770 Intro to 2nd Lang Acquisition* (3)      FREN 742 (3)  Cult/Lit in Second Language Learning         FREN 719 Advanced Spoken and Written French (3) Two 700 level literature courses (6)                 FSHS 506 Middle Childhood & Adolescence (3) EDSEC 500 Secondary Content Methods (3)1 EDSEC 520 Block II Lab: Field EDSEP 525 Interpersonal Relations (1) EDSP 710   Education of Exceptional Individuals (3) EDEL 620 FL Methods for Elementary Schools (3) EDCI 991 Internship, taken with EDEL 620 (1) EDCI 886 History of American Education (3) EDCI 992 Internship (Field Experience) (4) For candidates who have no previous secondary-level teaching experience, EDSEC 500 and 520 are required. For those with secondary teaching experience, French candidates may take MLANG 770 instead of EDSEC 500 and 520. How to apply? Sample List of Electives (3 - 6 hours) This is a sample list of courses that will fulfill elective requirements. Speak with your committee about other possibilities. LING 600 ANTH 600 ART 545 ART 550 ART 612 ART 642 ENGL 515 HIST 533 HIST 560 HIST 562 HIST 583 HIST 584 HIST 585 HIST 587 HIST 588 HIST 589 HIST 589 HIST 595 PSYCH 650 MLANG 7 Principles of Linguistics Cultural Dynamics Twentieth Century Art History I Twentieth Century Art History II Renaissance Art History Baroque Art History Nineteenth Century Art History Literature and Society Topics in the History of the Americas Latin American Nations Modern Mexico History of France, 1400 - 1715 History of France, 1715 - present Topics in French History Modern Germany, 1789-1914 Modern Germany, 1914-1945 Topics in German History Modern European Culture Psychology of Language Modern Languages 700 -level course French Online News Radio France Internationale     TV5     Radio Canada     France Culture     Le Monde Note: The Department of Modern Languages strives to provide the best possible learning environment for its students, and for this reason we take very seriously the placement of students in courses that match their abilities. Each class in the sequence of our courses is designed so that students advance in reading, listening, writing, speaking, and cultural proficiency. In order to best serve each individual, the Department reserves the right to remove students from the rosters of classes that do not correspond to their proficiency levels. Students who have acquired advanced language skills abroad or at home must consult with Modern Languages staff in order to determine their appropriate entry point in our language sequence. Students who begin their coursework at advanced levels may qualify for retroactive credit in as many as four courses.