Requirements
French/Francophone Studies
Major Requirements:
Lower Division Requirements:
FREN 101, 102, 203, 204.
These requirements may be waived or modified based upon proficiency demonstrated on the LMU French Placement Examination. For majors, a minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in all pre-major courses.
Upper Division Requirements:
25 semester hours in upper division courses: FREN 301, 314, 321, 333, 334, three courses in the 400-level series, and 500.
A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be maintained in all upper division courses.
Minor Requirements:
18 semester hours taken beyond FREN 203: FREN 204, 301, 314, 321, 333 or 334, and one (1) course in the 400-level series.
The FREN 101, 102, 203, and 204 series is recommended for those who seek basic proficiency in the language. This series requires attendance of a one hour weekly language lab.
French Placement Exam
Any student who has knowledge of or has had prior instruction in French in high school or at a college or university other than LMU must take the French Placement Exam. This exam is administered by the Learning Resource Center during summer Orientation sessions and at the beginning of the Fall and Spring terms.
This requirement includes students who have taken the AP French Exam in high school. Generally, a student who receives a score of 5 or 4 on the AP French Exam (Language or Literature) places in FREN 204. Final placement is conditional upon the instructor’s consent. Course credit will be given for FREN 101, 102, and 203 once the student’s official scores have been received from the College Board. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that the official AP scores have been sent to Loyola Marymount University.