The Minor in French develops students’ competency in spoken and written French and provides students with an understanding of Francophone cultures. The minor is a useful adjunct for students in a variety of disciplines.
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad in France, Canada, or another French-speaking country.
Course Requirements for the Minor
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.
This minor can be completed with a minimum of 20 units.
French Language Placement
To enroll in intermediate and upper-division French language courses, students must take FREN 101 and FREN 102 or prove equivalent knowledge. The French language placement exam is taken to assess the placement level and to place students at the most appropriate level in the curriculum of the French program at California State University, Chico.
Students who have equivalent knowledge in French may challenge FREN 201 and FREN 202 by enrolling in the course and taking the challenge exam. All students challenging a course must submit an official letter requesting to challenge the course to the department chair by the end of the second week of the semester. See Course Credit Policies for more information.
