French, Minor
Develop intercultural communication skills that translate across borders and complement any major with the international expertise of a foreign language. Build the confidence to connect meaningfully across languages, cultures and everyday conversations.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
French minor description
Through the minor in French, you gain an understanding of the language, literature and cultures of French-speaking peoples and regions.
You're encouraged to participate in a study abroad program to enhance your education and overall minor experience.
Why earn a French minor at ASU?
At ASU, your French minor reaches well beyond the classroom. Study abroad in Lyon and Quebec, join the French Club, tap into Phoenix-Grenoble internship connections and weave your coursework into SILC's global studies community.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in French requires 18 credit hours, of which 15 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language with approval from an academic advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures. |
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FRE 202 Intermediate French II
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FRE 210 Intensive French II
A maximum of three hours are allowed from 200-level courses. Any additional 200-level credit hours completed will be applied toward the 120 credit hours needed for graduation.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FRE 305 Readings in French Literature
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FRE 311 Oral and Written Expression I
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FRE 312 Oral and Written Expression II
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FRE 321 French Cultural Masterpieces I
or
FRE 322 French Cultural Masterpieces II
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
FRE Elective
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in French
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this French minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable graduates to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
A minor in French can help graduates with communication and cultural competency skills as they pursue careers, such as in political analysis, sociology and marketing.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 131
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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