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2025-2026 University Catalog
French, BA (Language & Culture Track)
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About the Program
The faculty and staff of the French section of the School of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University offer a full range of undergraduate and graduate courses in language, literature, linguistics, second language acquisition, pedagogy, and film. We also have many options for study abroad programs in France, from Spring Break, to full academic year, or semester-long programs. Undergraduates may opt to major or minor in French. Graduate students pursue either a Master’s degree and/or a Ph.D. Our graduate students receive teaching assistantships. We are a vibrant, international team with diverse research, teaching, and social interests. Please visit French for more information. Degree in 3The College of Liberal Arts offers the opportunity for students to complete their degree in three years. Degree in 3 majors allow students to enter the work force or graduate school a year earlier than traditional plans of study while also providing a cost-effective way to complete an undergraduate degree. Students can complete the three-year option with or without AP credit by adding summer sessions to traditional coursework in Fall and Spring semesters. Degree in 3 offers a great combination of cost-savings and the opportunity to accelerate your future and achieve your goals. Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredLiberal Arts Curriculum
Each liberal arts major is designed as a four-year plan of study and includes three types of courses: Major, Core, and Elective. Most students take five courses per semester, with some of each type. Professional academic advisors meet individually with each of our students on a regular basis to help with course selection, academic planning, and career development, as well as to help students find additional resources on campus. Departmental/Program Major Course Requirements (33 credits)
Pre-Requisite Courses
Before undertaking the major, students must establish proficiency equivalent to French Level IV. Proficiency may be established by taking and passing FR 20200, by exam, or by other evidence acceptable to the School of Languages & Cultures. If courses are taken for credit, the credits will be applied to Electives. Area A - French Language Courses (6 credits)
Area B - French Literature Course (3 credits)
Area C - Advanced French Language (6 credits)
Area D - French Linguistics Course (3 credits)
Choose one. Area E - French Culture Course (3 credits)
Choose one. Area F - French Electives (12 credits)
- Twelve hours chosen by the student from French courses at the 30000 level or above
- At least 6 hours MUST be at the 40000-level or above.
- Courses listed in Areas D & E which were not used may count among the requirements in F.
- No more than 3 hours may be taken in English.
Other Departmental - Liberal Arts Core (36-73 credits)
The College of Liberal Arts Other Departmental area is designed to be experiential, informative, and relevant to life in a rapidly changing universe. It combines courses that fulfill University Core foundational outcomes, discipline diversity, social diversity, and other languages to produce a well-rounded background for students. Coursework is integrative and collaborative and fosters insight, understanding, independence, initiative, and the desire to reach across divides and redefine our relationship to the peoples and the worlds that surround us. Core I: Disciplinary Diversity (6-18 credits)
Choose 1 course in 6 different disciplines within the College of Liberal Arts. Note: Disciplines are differentiated by course prefix. Undistributed credit does not count to satisfy this requirement. Core II: Social Diversity (1-3 credits)
Culture, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity all play a role in how others perceive us and how we experience the world, and as such, are meaningful categories for analyzing social change and social problems past and present. The purpose of this category is to acquaint students with the pluralistic nature of the world and foster an appreciation and awareness of the diverse range of lived human experience. Courses in this list will expose students to important aspects of human diversity and foster understanding about different world views. Choose 1 course from the Social Diversity Selective List . Core III: Linguistic Diversity (8-16 credits)
Completion of 10100, 10200, 20100, and 20200 -or- 10500 and 20500 in one world language. Foundational Requirements (21-36 credits)
Students must complete approved coursework that meet the following foundational outcomes. Many of these can also be used to fulfill Core I, Core II, or Core III. - Humanities - (UCC: HUM)
- Behavioral/Social Science - (UCC: BSS)
- Information Literacy - (UCC: IL)
- Science #1 - (UCC: SCI)
- Science #2 - (UCC: SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society - (UCC: STS)
- Written Communication - (UCC: WC)
- Oral Communication - (UCC: OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning - (UCC: QR)
Notes
- Double counting of courses is allowed across the various categories.
- All accredited programs whose accreditation is threatened by CLA Core requirements, both professional BAs and BFAs, are exempt from Liberal Arts Core I & II in order to meet accreditation standards and requirements. Liberal Arts Core III: Linguistic Diversity is still required for such programs.
- “Degree +” students (students with a second major outside of Liberal Arts) are exempt from the CLA Core
Electives (14-51 credits)
Grade Requirements
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each course used for the major.
GPA Requirements
- A minimum GPA of B- (2.67/4.0) in the major is also required for the student to graduate with a French major.
- 2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Arts degree.
College of Liberal Arts Pass/No Pass Option Policy
- P/NP cannot be used to satisfy Liberal Arts Core, Liberal Arts major, minor, or certificate requirements.
University Requirements
University Core Requirements
For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website. - Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (UCC: BSS)
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM)
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL)
- Oral Communication (UCC: OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR)
- Science #1 (UCC: SCI)
- Science #2 (UCC: SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society (UCC: STS)
- Written Communication (UCC: WC)
Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement
The Civics Literacy initiative is designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue students to graduate a more informed citizenry. For more information visit the Civics Literacy - Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning - Purdue University. To obtain the Civics Literacy credential, all Baccalaureate degree seeking students will complete the Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required quizzes per episode. After the pathway has been successfully completed, students will take the Civics Literacy knowledge test. Civics Literacy does not impact a student’s GPA or bear any finical costs. More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue. Upper Level Requirement
- Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
- Students should be able to fulfill most, if not all, of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.
Fall 1st Year
- FR 10100 - French Level I (UCC: HUM) Credits: 3.00
- Oral Communication (CLA Core I: 1 of 6) - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Quantitative Reasoning - Credit Hours: 3.00-5.00
- Behavioral/Social Sciences (CLA Core I: 2 of 6) - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
Spring 1st Year
- FR 10200 - French Level II (UCC: HUM) Credits: 3.00
- Written Communication (CLA Core I: 3 of 6) - Credit Hours: 3.00 – 4.00
- Science - Credit Hours: 3.00
- CLA Core I: 4 of 6 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Fall 2nd Year
- FR 20100 - French Level III (UCC: HUM) Credits: 3.00
- Science - Credit Hours: 3.00
- CLA Core II: Social Diversity - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00
- CLA Core I: 5 of 6 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 4.00
Spring 2nd Year
- FR 20200 - French Level IV (UCC: HUM) Credits: 3.00
- Science, Technology, and Society - Credit Hours: 1.00- 3.00
- Information Literacy - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00-4.00
Fall 4th Year
- FR 40100 - French Level VII (UCC: HUM) Credits: 3.00
- Area F: French Elective (40000 level) - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Pre-Requisite Information
For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here. World Language Courses
World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS-Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish) Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.” Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion. Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. |
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