French and Francophone Studies Minor
The French and Francophone Studies Minor is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain a foundation in the French language and an interdisciplinary appreciation and understanding of the intellectual and cultural traditions of France and the French-speaking world. The minor exposes students to contemporary as well as historical issues related to French and global Francophone cultures. Study abroad opportunities are available to complete the requirements for this minor.
The following requirements below are intended for students beginning fall 2024.
To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.
Minor Coordinator:
Nicole Ruimy
nicole_ruimy@fitnyc.edu
| Required | ||
| Two semesters of French Language | ||
| Choose From | ||
| FR 111 | French I | 3 |
| FR 112 | French II | 3 |
| FR 122 | French Conversation I | 3 |
| FR 132 | French in Paris | 3 |
| FR 213 | French III | 3 |
| FR 214 | French IV | 3 |
| FR 223 | French Conversation II | 3 |
| FR 315 | Introduction to French Literature | 3 |
| Choose From Three (3) Elective Courses | ||
| MC 208 | Paris: Imagined and Real | 3 |
| MC 301 | Imaginary Encounters: Representations of the Caribbean (Honors) | 3 |
| MC 302 | Faire La Cuisine: French Food and Identity | 3 |
| MC 303 | Black in Paris: African American, African, and Caribbean Writers in the City of Lights (Honors) | 3 |
| MC 306 | Africa: Contemporary Voices in Francophone Culture | 3 |
| MC 308 | White Gold: Sugar, Power and the Creation of Atlantic Capitalism (Interdisciplinary) | 3 |
| FI 341 | French Cinema | 3 |
| HA 244 | Art and Architecture in Paris | 3 |
| HA 301 | Fashion and Impressionism (Honors) | 3 |
*Semesterly course offerings are subject to change.