This is a sample curriculum plan for the French BA, Secondary Education Emphasis within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University. The Department of World Languages highly encourages study abroad, an experience that can change the pace and order of course selection with which the French Sec Ed BA requirements are fulfilled.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to the Advising Contacts page for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
FREN 201 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
FREN 203 | Intermediate French Conversation | 2 |
ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
ED-CIFS 201 | Education, Schooling, and Society | 3 |
UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
TOTAL | 14 |
Second Semester
Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
FREN 202 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
FM | Foundations of Mathematics* | 3 |
FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
FC | Foundations of Oral Communications* | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Students with this major can begin at varying FREN placement levels. Consult with your academic advisor on an appropriate FREN pathway.
Second Year
First Semester
Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
FREN 303 | Advanced French Conversation and Composition | 3 |
FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* (in second field) | 3 |
FN | Foundation of Natural, Physical and Applied Science w/ Lab* | 4 |
UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 16 |
Second Semester
Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
WORLD 300 | Career Exploration and Portfolio Development | 1 |
FREN 304 | Introduction to French and Francophone Literature | 3 |
FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* w/o Lab | 3 |
EDTECH 202 | Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age | 3 |
FREN 412 | Advanced French Grammar and Pronunciation | 3 |
TOTAL | 13 |
Third Year
First Semester
Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
FREN 376 | French Culture and Civilization | 3 |
FREN 404 | Survey of French Literature | 3 |
FREN 400 | Careers & Community: Experiential Learning in French | 2 |
LING 305 | Introduction to Language Studies | 3 |
Upper-division FREN Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
TOTAL | 14 |
Second Semester
Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
ED-CIFS 302 | Learning and Instruction | 4 |
EDESP 350 | Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs at the Secondary Level | 3 |
ED-CIFS 301 | Teaching Experience I | 1 |
WORLD 410 | Theories and Methods for Teaching a Second Language in Secondary Classrooms | 3 |
Upper-division FREN Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
TOTAL | 14 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
FREN 475 Or FREN 485 | France Today Or The Francophone World Today | 3 |
Upper-division FREN Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
WORLD 420 | Understanding and Assessing Literacy for Second Language Learners | 3 |
ED-CIFS 401 | Professional Year – Teaching Experience II | 3 |
TOTAL | 12 |
Second Semester
Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
---|---|---|
ED-CIFS 485 | Professional Year – Teaching Experience III | 14 |
FREN 498 (FF) | Senior Seminar | 3 |
TOTAL | 17 |
Comments/Notes
- Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view prerequisites
- The programs in the Department of World Languages have the latitude and flexibility to fit nearly any degree track!
- Students with this major can begin at varying FREN placement levels. Consult with your academic advisor on an appropriate FREN pathway.
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract.
- *Foundational course offerings here.