BA in French Teaching (69–92 hours*, including licensure hours)

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1. Obtain application instructions by meeting with the Department of French and Italian French secondary education supervisor. Applications are accepted during the first block of each semester while student is enrolled in Sc Ed 276R.
2. At least 18 major hours must be completed in residence at BYU.
3. Complete an approved teaching minor (approximately 16–24 hours).
4. Complete the following prerequisites (or equivalent):
   FREN 101 : First-Year French, Part 1. (4:5:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 101 : First-Year French, Part 1. (4:5:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Development of the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
   
   
   FREN 102 : First-Year French, Part 2. (4:5:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 102 : First-Year French, Part 2. (4:5:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 101 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Continuation of French 101.
   
   
   FREN 201 : Intermediate French, Part 1. (4:5:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 201 : Intermediate French, Part 1. (4:5:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 102 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Reading, writing, conversation, vocabulary building, and review of grammar.
   
   
   FREN 202 : Intermediate French, Part 2. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 202 : Intermediate French, Part 2. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 201 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Final course for GE Foreign Language requirement (except for returned missionaries); extensive reading in French literature and culture.
   
   
5. Complete the following:
   FREN 321 : Advanced Grammar. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 321 : Advanced Grammar. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   RECOMMENDED:	Fren 202 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Systematic review of French grammar and syntax.
   
   
   FREN 322 : Advanced Composition. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 322 : Advanced Composition. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 321 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Expository writing (narration, description, dialogue, explication de texte, etc.).
   
   
   FREN 340 : Introduction to Literary Analysis. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 340 : Introduction to Literary Analysis. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   RECOMMENDED:	Fren 321 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	How to read French prose, drama, and poetry and apply methods of literary criticism.
   NOTE:	Capstone course for GE Foreign Language requirement for returned missionaries.
   
   
   FREN 377 : Introduction to French Language Teaching. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 377 : Introduction to French Language Teaching. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 321; Sc Ed 276R (if a French teaching major).
   DESCRIPTION:	Language acquisition theories and instructional practices specific to French language classrooms. Includes teaching phonological features and pronunciation. Lectures, demonstrations, and microteaching.
   NOTE:	Taught in French and English.
   
   
   FREN 378 : French Language Teaching Procedures and Practicum. (2:1:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 378 : French Language Teaching Procedures and Practicum. (2:1:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 377; 491 with minimum rating of advanced--low on the French oral proficiency exam; fingerprinting and FBI clearance for students planning to do an internship or student teach in the public schools.
   DESCRIPTION:	Designing and practicing instruction for French classes in secondary schools. Developing teaching, critical thinking, and assessment skills.
   NOTE:	Taught in French and English.
   
   
   FREN 431 : Introduction to French Linguistics. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 431 : Introduction to French Linguistics. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   RECOMMENDED:	Fren 322, 340, 361, 362.
   DESCRIPTION:	Subfields (phonetics, morphology, syntax, lexicology, semantics) and approaches (socio-linguistics, semiology, and pragmatics).
   
   

   Note 1: Fren 377 and 378 must be taken before student teaching.

   Note 2: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed before enrollment in Fren 378.

6. Complete 2 courses from the following:
FREN 361 : French Civilization from the Beginning to 1715. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

FREN 361 : French Civilization from the Beginning to 1715. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
PREREQUISITE:	Fren 321.
RECOMMENDED:	Fren 322.
DESCRIPTION:	Historical survey of institutions, fine arts, and social conditions to the death of Louis XIV.
NOTE:	Fulfills GE Arts and Letters elective.


FREN 362 : French Civilization from 1715 to the Present. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

FREN 362 : French Civilization from 1715 to the Present. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Su
PREREQUISITE:	Fren 321.
RECOMMENDED:	Fren 322.
DESCRIPTION:	Historical survey of institutions, fine arts, and social conditions.
NOTE:	Fulfills GE Arts and Letters elective.


FREN 363 : Contemporary French Civilization. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

FREN 363 : Contemporary French Civilization. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Fren 321.
DESCRIPTION:	Current cultural, political, and social trends and issues in France as well as the francophone world.


7. Complete 2 courses from the following:
   FREN 432 : History of French. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 432 : History of French. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   RECOMMENDED:	Fren 431 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to the diachronic study of French beginning with its roots in Latin.
   
   
   FREN 433 : Studies in French Linguistics. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 433 : Studies in French Linguistics. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   RECOMMENDED:	Fren 431 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Advanced study of linguistic features such as phonetics and phonology, semantization, lexical development, morphology, and contrastive syntax.
   
   
   FREN 445 : Advanced Francophone Culture. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 445 : Advanced Francophone Culture. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Sp, Su; Study Abroad only.
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 321.
   NOTE:	Research paper required.
   
   
   FREN 452R : Studies in Period, Movement, and Theme. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 452R : Studies in Period, Movement, and Theme. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 340.
   DESCRIPTION:	Various periods and movements (e.g., medieval, classicism, romanticism) or themes (e.g., Arthur, Faust). Topics vary.
   
   
   FREN 453R : Studies in Genre. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 453R : Studies in Genre. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 340.
   DESCRIPTION:	In-depth study of various genres (e.g., epic, novel, lyric, film) and problems of genre in French.
   
   
   FREN 454R : Studies in Author. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 454R : Studies in Author. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 340.
   DESCRIPTION:	In-depth study of major French or Francophone authors (e.g., Rabelais, Moliere, Diderot, Balzac).
   
   
   FREN 455R : Studies in Literary Theory. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 455R : Studies in Literary Theory. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 340.
   DESCRIPTION:	In-depth study of primary texts by contemporary literary theorists (e.g., Barthes, Genette, structuralism, etc.).
   
   
   FREN 456R : Francophone Studies. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 456R : Francophone Studies. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 340.
   DESCRIPTION:	Readings from major French-speaking writers from countries outside France, such as Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean.
   
   
   FREN 457R : Studies in French Culture. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 457R : Studies in French Culture. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Fren 361, 362, or 363.
   DESCRIPTION:	In-depth study of French historical, political, and social issues or artistic trends.
   
   
   FREN 490R : Individual Study in French. (1-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 490R : Individual Study in French. (1-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Faculty-supervised instruction/research to fit the individual needs of the advanced student. Terms must be established by contract and approved by chair.
   
   
   FREN 495 : Senior Portfolio Seminar. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 495 : Senior Portfolio Seminar. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Instructor's consent.
   RECOMMENDED:	Fren 321, 322, 340.
   DESCRIPTION:	Capstone experience for French studies majors, including revision and assessment of writing.
   
   

   Note: Only one registration of Fren 490R will count toward the major requirements.

8. Complete the following and have an oral proficiency interview (OPI) before enrolling in Fren 378. The rating will be recorded on the student's transcript. The required minimum OPI rating is advanced—mid before graduation.
   FREN 491R : Senior Oral Proficiency Evaluation. (0:0:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   FREN 491R : Senior Oral Proficiency Evaluation. (0:0:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Evaluation required of all French majors during the senior year and all French-teaching majors and minors before enrolling in Fren 378.
   
   
9. Complete the Professional Education Component:
   
   • Complete the following:
     CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
     DESCRIPTION:	Issues, policies, and methods in teaching secondary students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Lab.
     
     
     IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     DESCRIPTION:	Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for secondary education settings.
     
     
     SC ED 276R : Exploration of Teaching. (3-4:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 276R : Exploration of Teaching. (3-4:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Major-area preadmission requirements.
     DESCRIPTION:	Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.
     
     
     SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
     DESCRIPTION:	Adolescent development and its implications for integrated school culture, curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment.
     
     
     SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
     DESCRIPTION:	Designing and adapting instruction for diverse learners, collaborating with families, cultures, and communities in promoting and sustaining learning.
     
     
     SC ED 379 : Classroom Management. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 379 : Classroom Management. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in Sc Ed 377R and 378, or equivalent major courses.
     DESCRIPTION:	Current theory, research, and application in classroom management; creating positive teacher-student and peer relationships; developing optimal learning environments.
     
     
   • Complete 12 hours of one of the following:
     SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Completion of all course work or departmental approval; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- in Sc Ed 377.
     DESCRIPTION:	Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.
     
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Art.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Biological Sciences.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Dance.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - English.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Foreign Language.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - French.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - German.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Health.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Home Economics.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Mathematics.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Music.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Education.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Social Science.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Spanish.
                 : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Technology Teacher Education.
                 : Secondary Student Teaching Internship - Theatre and Media Arts.
     
     
     SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Secondary Education. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Secondary Education. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	Completion of all course work or departmental approval; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- grade in Sc Ed 377.
     DESCRIPTION:	Capstone, field-based, year-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.
     
                 : Academic Internship: Social Sciences.
                 : Academic Internship: English.
                 : Academic Internship: Mathematics.
                 : Academic Internship: Biological Sciences.
                 : Academic Internship: Physical Sciences.
     
     

Note: The Department of French and Italian offers the following resources to strengthen oral language skills: conversation courses (Fren 211R, 311R, 411R), the Foreign Language Student Residence, Study Abroad, or an internship in French-speaking countries. Please refer to the specific program or course description for detailed information about these resources.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

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