French 3164, French for Business, can count toward the minor if a student has completed one 3000-level French literature course (usually 3304) and one culture and civilization course (either 3205, 3206 or 3314).

Remember that you must declare your French minor for it to be official and appear on your transcripts. You are encouraged to declare your minor early in your course of studies.

Sample programs:

fall semester	spring semester
3105	3106 3304
3205 3314	3206




fall semester	spring semester
2105	2106
3105	3106
3205	3304

Declaring a French minor is simple. Just go the the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures 331 Major Williams Hall. There is a short form to fill out. (Note: you must declare the minor for it to be on your records.) Students are encouraged to declare officially the minor as early as possible in their studies. Upon declaring a minor, you will be assigned an advisor who can assist you with the selection of courses or other questions you might have.

Note: You must earn a "C" or better in your French courses for them to count toward the major or minor.

French Major (or double major)

30 hours on the 3000 and 4000 level. Most students will take 30-36 hours.

Required courses:

3105-3106 Advanced Grammar, Composition and Conversation
3126 (Oral proficiency) (most students also take 3125)
3304 Introduction to French literature (not required but a prerequisite to 3305, 3306, 3314)
Four of the following five courses: 3205, 3206 French culture and civilization, 3305, 3306 Survey of French literature, 3314 Francophone Studies
4154 Advanced Writing and Stylistics
4314 Special Topics in French literature (taken twice with different content)

Sample programs of study:

	fall semester	spring semester
first year	2105	2106
second year	3105	3106 3304
third year	3305 3314 4154	3206 3306
fourth year	3125 4314	3126 4314




	fall semester	spring semester
first year	3105	3106 3304
second year	3305 3205	3306 3206
third year	3125 4154	3126
fourth year	4314	4314


Note: Some of the requirements for the major (3105 or 3106, 3125, 3126, 3206, and 3304) can be satisfied through work on the VPI&SU Summer Program in Paris.


French majors have the possibility of earning a Certificate in French for Business.

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Declaring a French major or a double major with French is simple. Just go the the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures 331 Major Williams Hall. There is a short form to fill out. Students are encouraged to declare officially the major as early as possible in their studies. Once you have declared a major, you will be assigned an advisor who can assist you with the selection of courses or other questions you might have.

Note: You must earn a "C" or better in your French courses for them to count toward the major or minor.

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Still have questions? Ask a French professorstudyfrench@vt.edu.

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