This program is offered jointly between the Department of French Studies and the Department of Modern Culture and Media. It is intended for students who wish to receive special preparation in French language and literature, with emphasis on contemporary semiotic theory, and those students whose primary interest is in theory and who wish to strengthen their knowledge of French language, literature, and culture (civilization). Students will take five courses in French and five in Modern Culture and Media. Students wishing to declare this concentration must select an advisor from each of the two sponsoring departments. Required courses: two courses in French language (50, 52, 60 or 151 (FREN 500, 520, 600 or 1510)); three upper level courses in French literature, language and civilization; one introductory course in Modern Culture and Media (MC15 (MCM 150)); two or three additional courses in semiotic theory, and one or two courses in semiotic production.
Honors: Students who qualify for Honors are eligible to apply to do an Honors project or thesis. Applications will be screened by both MCM and French Studies. (Application forms should be submitted by prospective honors students in the beginning of the 7th semester. They are available in the MCM office.) If approved, a student must then register for MC 198 (MCM 1990) or FR 198 (FREN 1990), a one-credit thesis course in which they complete the Honors project.
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