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Foreign Language & Culture Studies is an interdisciplinary major with a strong French component that requires 40 credits:
20 credits of upper-level French courses
Minimum of 8 credits in a second foreign language
12 credits of electives either in French or in related fields
This major is more interdisciplinary and flexible than a traditional foreign language major, preparing students for a wide variety of careers in the global arena.

Students must take at least 20 credits taught in French. At least 20 credits for the major must be taken on the Alfred University campus.

Core Course

FREN 302 Advanced French Grammar and Composition I
Major level French courses (FREN 202 or above or prior-approval by advisor)
Second Foreign Language (Minimum of 8 credits at the 200-level or above)
Elective courses in related fields 12
Possible electives for the Foreign Language and Culture Studies with a concentration in French major include*:

Additional upper-level courses in French or in another foreign language
Global History courses, particularly French or Francophone history
Global Art History course, particularly dealing with French and/or Francophone regions
Linguistics
Courses in Global Studies and/or Anthropology (such as ANTH 304: Language and Culture)
Political Science and/or Economics courses with an international focus

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it