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By declaring a French minor, you will immerse yourself in French language, history, and culture through a variety of courses in religion, film, and literature, among others, covering both France and the Francophone world.
With fluency in another language—and the cultural connections that are inextricably linked to it—you will not only travel the world with more confidence, you’ll also become a very desirable candidate for careers in almost any position imaginable, but particularly in international affairs, business, government, or teaching. Minoring in French will open the doors of employment at companies throughout the world and particularly those based in France, Canada, and where French is a working language.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
A minimum of 15 credits in advanced courses selected from French 1030 and above.
It is recommended that students meet with a department adviser to plan a coherent program of study.
Students might choose a sequence of courses constituting a general survey of:
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
A minimum of nine credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.
The department chair, with the approval of the department’s curriculum committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of the requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.
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Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Modern Languages and Literatures offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
