Programs of Study
A major in French (BA degree) consists of 30 credit hours above the 1000 level. A minor requires 21 credit hours above the 1000 level. An Honors Program in French is also available. Please refer to the UALR Undergraduate Catalog for descriptions of these programs.
The chart below illustrates how to achieve a teaching license with a major in French.
| French Major: FREN-BA (30 Credits) | |
|---|---|
| 3 cr. | FREN 2311 Intermediate French |
| 12-15 cr. | Communications:
FREN 3310, 3311, 3312 Integrated Skills I, II, III; FREN 2315 Intermediate |
| 3-9 cr. | Cultures: FREN 3334, 3335 French Culture & Civilization I & II; FRENCH 3336 Francophone Cultures |
| 3-9 cr. | Comparisons and Communities:
FREN 3316 French Pronunciation, |
| 3-9 cr. | Connections: FREN 3333 Selected Readings in French Literature, FREN 4331 Writings: Historical Perspective, FREN 4341 Writings: Modern Perspective, FREN 4351 French Cinema, FREN 4361, 4262 Seminar in French Literature |
| 30 cr. |
| **French Major with Teaching License:
FRENS-BA + SCED minor (30+12+18 cr.) Complete the French BA (30 cr., above) and the following two blocks of courses |
|
|---|---|
| Second Language Education Courses | |
| 3 cr. | LANG 4322 Methods of Teaching 2nd Languages |
| 3 cr. | LANG 4323 2nd Language Acquisition |
| 3 cr. | LANG 4324 Teaching People of Other Cultures |
| 3 cr. | LANG 4325 Second Language Assessment |
| 12 cr. | |
| Secondary Education Minor
(18 cr., plus Praxis I and II Exams) |
|
| Block I
(3 cr.) |
SCED 3210 Instructional Skills & Assessment
SCED 3110 Instructional Skills Practicum |
| Block II
(6 cr.) |
SCED 4321 Teaching Diverse Adolescents
SCED 4122 Adolescent Diversity Practicum SCED 4123 Adolescents with Special Needs SCED 4124 Classroom Management |
| Block III
(9 cr.) |
TCED 4600 Student Teaching
SCED 4330 Reflective Teaching |
| 18 cr. | |
| Recommended: a minor in a subject taught in secondary schools | |
| 18-24 cr. | Depends on field |
∗∗ An official ACTRL-certified Oral Proficiency Interview is required for all students seeking teacher licensure in French, German, or Spanish. Certification at the Advanced-low oral proficiency level is encouraged.