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Program checklist · Modern Languages and Literatures: French and Francophone Studies

Modern Languages and Literatures: French and Francophone Studies

Swarthmore College · Swarthmore, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Modern Languages and Literatures: French and Francophone Studies
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
216287
CourseShelf checklist
CK_216287_0f7813e1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

The Academic Program

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    Learning Goals

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      Course Major

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        Requirements

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        1. Complete eight advanced courses or seminars numbered 014 or above for a minimum of 8 credits, plus FREN 091 . Note that AP and IB credits will not count toward the major. FREN 016 can only count once to fulfill the major’s requirement. French and Francophone Studies also offers courses in French literature in translation, but no more than one such course may count to satisfy the requirements in the major.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Study Abroad is required for all majors. Students who participate in preapproved programs may only count 3 credits toward their major. See the “Study Abroad” section for rules on transfer of credit. Students who cannot participate in study abroad should contact the head of section to find an equivalent experience. This exception may be done by doing extra coursework, finding an appropriate domestic study away program, or attending Middlebury Summer Language Program in Vermont.
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        3. Take Senior Colloquium (FREN 091 ) in the senior year. This includes the writing of an original, independent research paper of about 30 pages on a topic chosen in discussion with the senior colloquium professor and your adviser or one other professor in the program. The defense of the paper with the entire French and Francophone faculty takes place at the end of the spring semester.
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        Acceptance Criteria

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          Course Minor

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            Requirements

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            1. Complete 5 credits in courses or seminars numbered 014 or above, plus FREN 091 . Three of these credits must be completed on the Swarthmore campus (See #2 below). Note that AP and IB credits will not count toward the minor. FREN 016 can only count once to fulfill the minor’s requirement. French and Francophone Studies also offers courses in French literature in translation, but no more than one such course may count to satisfy the requirements in the minor.
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            2. Minors are strongly encouraged to complete at least a four-five week intensive language summer program or six-week summer program of study in a French-speaking country. Only students who participate in preapproved programs may count 1 credit toward their minor. See the “Study Abroad“ section for rules on transfer of credit.
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            3. Complete Senior Colloquium (FREN 091 ) in the senior year, which includes the writing of an original, independent research paper of about 20 pages on a topic chosen in discussion with the senior colloquium professor and your adviser or one other professor in the program.
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            Acceptance Criteria

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              Honors Major

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                Requirements

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                1. Complete eight advanced courses or seminars numbered 014 or above for a minimum of 8 credits. Note that AP and IB credits will not count toward the honors major. FREN 016 can only count once to fulfill the Honors major’s requirement.
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Study abroad in a francophone country, for one semester is required for all honors majors (unless an exception has been approved). See the ”Study Abroad“ section for rules on transfer of credit.
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                3. Complete one advanced course with a Francophone component.
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                4. Complete Senior Colloquium (FREN 091 ) in the senior year. This includes the writing of an original, independent research paper of about 30 pages on a topic chosen in discussion with the senior colloquium professor and your adviser or one other professor in the program. The defense of the paper with the entire French and Francophone faculty takes place at the end of the spring semester.
                  Not resolved to a course

                The Honors Exam for Majors and Preparations

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                  Mode of Examination

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                    Acceptance Criteria

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                      Honors Minor

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                        Requirements

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                        1. Complete 5 credits in courses or seminars numbered 014 or above. Three of these credits must be completed on the Swarthmore campus. Note that AP and IB credits will not count toward the Honors minor. FREN 016 can only count once to fulfill the Honors minor’s requirement. French and Francophone Studies also offers courses in French literature in translation but no more than one such course may count to satisfy the requirements in the honors minor.
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. Complete at least a four-five week of intensive language summer program or six-week (non-intensive) summer program of study in a French-speaking country. It is strongly recommended that honors minors spend at least one semester abroad. See the “Study Abroad“ section for rules on transfer of credit.
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. Complete Senior Colloquium (FREN 091 ) in the senior year, which includes the writing of an original, independent research paper of about 20 pages on a topic chosen in discussion with the senior colloquium professor and your adviser or one other professor in the program.
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. Complete at least one advanced course (above FREN 015 ) before taking a seminar.
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                        5. Work on one two-credit seminar preparation or an approved paired course preparation.
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                        The Honors Exam for Minors and Preparations

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                          Mode of Examination

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                            Acceptance Criteria

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                              Special Major in Linguistics and Languages

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                                Thesis / Culminating Exercise

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                                  Application Process Notes for the Major or the Minor

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                                    Study Abroad

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                                      Preapproved Summer Programs

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                                        Research and Service-Learning Opportunities

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                                          Summer Opportunities

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                                            Teacher Certification

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                                              Life After Swarthmore

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                                                French and Francophone Studies Courses

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                                                1. FREN 001
                                                  1
                                                2. FREN 002
                                                  1
                                                3. FREN 003
                                                  1
                                                4. FREN 006
                                                  0.5
                                                5. FREN 013
                                                  0
                                                6. FREN 013A
                                                  0
                                                7. FREN 014
                                                  1
                                                8. FREN 015
                                                  1
                                                9. FREN 016
                                                  0.5
                                                10. FREN 017D
                                                  1
                                                11. FREN 017E
                                                  1
                                                12. FREN 017F
                                                  1
                                                13. FREN 041
                                                  1
                                                14. FREN 044
                                                  1
                                                15. FREN 045A
                                                  1
                                                16. FREN 045B
                                                  1
                                                17. FREN 045C
                                                  1
                                                18. FREN 045D
                                                  1
                                                19. FREN 045E
                                                  1
                                                20. FREN 045F
                                                  1
                                                21. FREN 049
                                                  1
                                                22. FREN 050
                                                  1
                                                23. FREN 051
                                                  1
                                                24. FREN 052
                                                  1
                                                25. FREN 055
                                                  1
                                                26. FREN 059
                                                  1
                                                27. FREN 070
                                                  1
                                                28. FREN 070F
                                                  1
                                                29. FREN 071
                                                  1
                                                30. FREN 071F
                                                  1
                                                31. FREN 073
                                                  1
                                                32. FREN 074
                                                  1
                                                33. FREN 074A
                                                  0.5
                                                34. FREN 075
                                                  1
                                                35. FREN 076
                                                  1
                                                36. FREN 084
                                                  1
                                                37. FREN 089
                                                  1
                                                38. FREN 091
                                                  1
                                                39. FREN 093
                                                  1
                                                40. FREN 096
                                                41. LITR 017FD. First Year Seminar: The French Philosophical Novel
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                42. LITR 070F
                                                  1
                                                43. LITR 071F
                                                44. LITR 075F
                                                  1
                                                45. LITR 074F
                                                  1

                                                Seminars

                                                8 items
                                                1. FREN 104
                                                  2
                                                2. FREN 106
                                                  2
                                                3. FREN 111
                                                  2
                                                4. FREN 115
                                                  2
                                                5. FREN 116
                                                  2
                                                6. FREN 118
                                                  2
                                                7. FREN 180
                                                8. FREN 199

                                                French Courses and Seminars Not Currently Offered

                                                14 items
                                                1. FREN 040
                                                  1
                                                2. FREN 046
                                                3. FREN 056
                                                  Ecritures au féminin
                                                  As published: “Ces femmes qui écrivent/Reading French Women”
                                                  1
                                                4. FREN 057
                                                  1
                                                5. FREN 058
                                                6. FREN 072
                                                  1
                                                7. FREN 072A
                                                  0.5
                                                8. FREN 073A
                                                  0.5
                                                9. FREN 108
                                                10. FREN 089
                                                  1
                                                11. FREN 110
                                                12. FREN 112
                                                  2
                                                13. LITR 072F
                                                  1
                                                14. LITR 078F
                                                  1
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