Minor in French

Interested students should consult a designated advisor for the minor.

Program Requirements and Policies

Six courses are required to complete the Minor in French.
The minor is open to Arts and Sciences School of Engineering, and SFMA students.
Students must determine their level of proficiency in the language by examination:
- Placement test at Tufts or
- Advanced Placement test score
Students will not be given credit toward the minor for French 1 - 3.
Students will not be given credit toward the minor for courses taken below this initial placement.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Courses taken abroad in a French-speaking program will count, provided that they are taught in French and focus on the French-speaking world.
Independent studies cannot be counted toward the minor.

Students are required to take 6 courses taught in French above FR-0003.

A minimum of 2 courses among FR-0031, FR-0032, FR-0121, FR-0122.
A minimum of 1 course above FR-0130.
Students who take part in a study abroad program in a French-speaking country are required to take a French course on the Medford campus upon return (any semester before graduation).

Students have 2 options:

6 courses in French language and/or French/Francophone literature or culture above the level of FR-0003 and taught in French; or
5 courses in French language and/or French/Francophone literature or culture above the level of FR-0003 and taught in French and 1 social science or humanities course concerning France or a Francophone region taught in English.

For further information, see the designated advisors for the Minors for Engineering Students.