French & Francophone Studies at UNCG
The Department offers a broad array of French language, literature, and culture courses for several undergraduate degrees, including a French and Francophone Studies Major (BA), French and Francophone Studies as a Double Major, a French with K-12 Teaching Licensure Major, and a French and Francophone Studies Minor.

Our Programs
Bachelor’s in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures:
French and Francophone Studies Concentration
The French Major is designed to ensure a well-rounded preparation in language, literature, and culture. The programs are balanced and comprehensive, yet they allow students the latitude to explore subjects of special interest to them.
Bachelor’s in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures:
French K-12 Teaching Licensure Concentration
Students seeking initial licensure to teach in North Carolina must work closely with the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the School of Education, since both agencies certify competence and recommend the student to the State. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to initiate all procedures and to complete all requirements at the proper time.
UndergRADUATE mINOR
Minor in French and Francophone Studies
A minor in French and Francophone Studies promotes proficiency in the French language as well as an appreciation and understanding of French and Francophone literature and culture.
Proposed Program of Study For French Majors
- French courses:
- Fall: 301 and 311* (or 312 or 313)
- Spring: Two 300-level courses (e.g. 312, 315, 332, 353, 341, 342)
- In addition, if seeking licensure:
- Fall: Successfully complete PPST, apply for admission to Teacher Education; HEA 201
- Spring: LLC 419 (offered every other spring)
*Required or recommended for licensure
NOTE:
The following courses are typically offered in the Fall: 301, 311, 315, 353,.
The following courses are typically offered in the Spring: 312, 332, 341, 415.
- French courses:
- Fall: 315* and 353
- Spring: 415*
- In addition, if seeking licensure:
- Fall: Be admitted to Teacher Education; TED 445 or TED 444 and ERM 405 (whichever one you do not take in the fall you will take in the spring, but both TED 444 and TED 445 must be taken by the end of this year)
Spring: TED 444 or 445 and ERM 405
- Fall: Be admitted to Teacher Education; TED 445 or TED 444 and ERM 405 (whichever one you do not take in the fall you will take in the spring, but both TED 444 and TED 445 must be taken by the end of this year)
*Required or recommended for licensure
**”Topics in French Literature” courses may be repeated for credit under the same course number as topics change.
NOTE:
The following courses are typically offered in the Fall: 301, 311, 315, 353.
The following courses are typically offered in the Spring: 312, 332, 341, 415.
- French courses:
- Fall: One 500-level literature course** and 532
- In addition, if seeking licensure:
- Fall: LLC 412***
- Spring: LLC 465 (Student Teaching)**** (Student Teaching); also, pass the EDTPA exam, PRAXIS exam, and (May/June) apply for licensure
**”Topics in French Literature” courses may be repeated for credit under the same course number as topics change.
***LLC 412 is only offered in the Fall.
****LLC 465 is only offered in the Spring.
NOTE:
The following courses are typically offered in the Fall: 301, 311, 315, 353, 453.
The following courses are typically offered in the Spring: 312, 332, 341, 354, 415, 454.

On-Campus Immersion
Join other LLC Students in a variety of on-campus activities:
- Café Causette
- Pi Delta Phi Honors Society
- French Club
- Internships
Become a Language Teacher
BA in LLC with a concentration in Applied Languages K-12 in French
There is always need for teachers in North Carolina. We get multiple requests for graduates in schools in Guilford County every year.
Contact Dr. Catherine Viano-Laughon (caviano@uncg.edu) for a 1-on-1 advising appointment.
The education portion of the major takes 2 years, beginning in Fall semester, so reach out as soon as possible.

Sample Course Offerings
FRE 101: Beginning French I
Introduction to the French language and the cultures of the French-speaking world. Emphasis on active listening, speaking, writing, and reading, and applied vocabulary.
FRE 301: Bridges to French Literature and Culture
An opportunity to increase proficiency in oral and written language skills while extending knowledge of French literature and contemporary French culture.
FRE 332: contemporary french culture
An introduction to contemporary French thought and cultural practices with a focus on social, cultural, political, and economic components of France.
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