French & Francophone Minor
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Undergraduate Coordinator:
Dr. Sylvie Blum-Reid
243 Dauer Hall
sylblum@ufl.edu
352-273-3771
Overview
The minor is open to all UF undergraduates with a minimum overall 2.0 GPA.
- At least three courses (none can be individual work) of no fewer than three credits each must be at the 3000-level or above.
- Of the total credits, no more than three may be individual work.
- A minimum of nine credits must be completed at UF.
- Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FRE 2221 | Intermediate French 2 | 4 |
| FRE 3300 | Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| FRE 3320 | Composition and Stylistics | 3 |
| FRE, FRW, or FRT courses 1 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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At a level higher than FRE 2221.
Current Course Offerings (Fall 2025)
FRE1130 - Beginning French 1
Beginning French 1 and Beginning French 2 constitute the basic sequence in French for the development of overall skill in the language. Open to those with little or no background in French.
Class #12615
Class #12616
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $5.90
Instructor: Sam Bayol
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 5
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: 12/10/2025 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
Class #12617
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $5.90
Instructor: Ozioma Ozoh
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 5
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: 12/11/2025 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
Class #19442
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $45.90
Instructor: Nathalie Ciesco
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 5
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
Beginning French 1 and Beginning French 2 constitute the basic sequence in French for the development of overall skill in the language. Open to those with little or no background in French.
FRE1131 - Beginning French 2
Continuation of the basic sequence in French for the development of overall skill in the language. Open to those with little or no background in French.
Credits: 5; Prereq: FRE 1130 or FRE 1180 with minimum grade of C, or S, or the equivalent as proven by placement test score.
Class #12618
Class #12619
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $5.90
Instructor: Selome Medemaku
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 5
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: 12/9/2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
Continuation of the basic sequence in French for the development of overall skill in the language. Open to those with little or no background in French.
Credits: 5; Prereq: FRE 1130 or FRE 1180 with minimum grade of C, or S, or the equivalent as proven by placement test score.
FRE1134 - Accelerated French Review
Provides a rapid review of basic communicative French as preparation for intermediate French. For those with previous French study but insufficient placement scores to move to the 2000 level.
Prereq: Two years of high school French or equivalent.
Class #12621
EEP EligibleAdd'l Course Fees: $6.30
Instructor: Lauren Orfinik
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 5
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: 12/9/2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
Provides a rapid review of basic communicative French as preparation for intermediate French. For those with previous French study but insufficient placement scores to move to the 2000 level.
Prereq: Two years of high school French or equivalent.
FRE2220 - Intermediate French 1
Devoted to grammar review and composition as well as to the advancement of spoken proficiency, FRE 2220 and its sequel, FRE 2221, develop reading and writing skills in French.
Prereq: FRE 1131 or FRE 1134 or FRE 1182.
Class #12622
Devoted to grammar review and composition as well as to the advancement of spoken proficiency, FRE 2220 and its sequel, FRE 2221, develop reading and writing skills in French.
Prereq: FRE 1131 or FRE 1134 or FRE 1182.
FRE2221 - Intermediate French 2
Continued grammar review. Emphasizes practice in reading and developing vocabulary. Selected readings in French and Francophone fiction.
Prereq: FRE 2220.
Continued grammar review. Emphasizes practice in reading and developing vocabulary. Selected readings in French and Francophone fiction.
Prereq: FRE 2220.
FRE3300 - Grammar and Composition
Systematic examination of French grammar. Practice of writing at several levels (summary of texts, descriptions, compositions). Textual analysis of literary and journalistic materials. First course of major sequence.
Prereq: FRE 2221 or equivalent, or AP score of 5, or IB score of 6 and above, or WebCAPE test.
Class #12717
Systematic examination of French grammar. Practice of writing at several levels (summary of texts, descriptions, compositions). Textual analysis of literary and journalistic materials. First course of major sequence.
Prereq: FRE 2221 or equivalent, or AP score of 5, or IB score of 6 and above, or WebCAPE test.
FRE3320 - Composition and Stylistics
Develops advanced writing skills through the stylistic study of literary and journalistic texts. Writing assignments focus on development of a variety of skills, including summaries, literary analyses, argumentative essays, etc. Aspects of French grammar are highlighted along with analytical terms and key vocabulary from texts.
Prereq: FRE 3300 or the equivalent.
Develops advanced writing skills through the stylistic study of literary and journalistic texts. Writing assignments focus on development of a variety of skills, including summaries, literary analyses, argumentative essays, etc. Aspects of French grammar are highlighted along with analytical terms and key vocabulary from texts.
Prereq: FRE 3300 or the equivalent.
FRE3410 - French Conversation and Interaction
Develops and refines oral and comprehension skills relating to different domains. New vocabulary ranging from the colloquial to the most refined of discourses enables students to recognize and use words and expressions in the proper context; material enables students to move from discussions about themselves to situations they are likely to encounter in daily life abroad, through interviewing techniques and professional interaction.
Prereq: FRE 2221.
Class #12719
Develops and refines oral and comprehension skills relating to different domains. New vocabulary ranging from the colloquial to the most refined of discourses enables students to recognize and use words and expressions in the proper context; material enables students to move from discussions about themselves to situations they are likely to encounter in daily life abroad, through interviewing techniques and professional interaction.
Prereq: FRE 2221.
FRE3500 - France through the Ages
A study of France within context of the principal historical events that have formed and transformed the nation state, its mentality and its cultural production. Special attention is given to the significant political, intellectual, religious, social and artistic currents that have marked France and its image from ancient times to the present. (N)
Prereq: FRE 2221 or the equivalent.
Class #23353
EEP EligibleGen Ed: International
Instructor: Rori Bloom
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: 12/11/2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
A study of France within context of the principal historical events that have formed and transformed the nation state, its mentality and its cultural production. Special attention is given to the significant political, intellectual, religious, social and artistic currents that have marked France and its image from ancient times to the present. (N)
Prereq: FRE 2221 or the equivalent.
FRE3502 - Francophone Cultures
A study of the cultures of countries or regions where French is used as the (or one of the) official language or, in a less official capacity, by a segment of the population. Study of some of the historical, conceptual, practical and problematic aspects of Francophonie. Also concentrates on one specific area (the Caribbean or West Africa or Quebec, etc., on a rotating basis). Literary samples are included. (N)
Prereq: FRE 2221 or the equivalent.
Class #12723
EEP EligibleGen Ed: International
Instructor: Brigitte Weltman-Aron
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: 12/11/2025 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
A study of the cultures of countries or regions where French is used as the (or one of the) official language or, in a less official capacity, by a segment of the population. Study of some of the historical, conceptual, practical and problematic aspects of Francophonie. Also concentrates on one specific area (the Caribbean or West Africa or Quebec, etc., on a rotating basis). Literary samples are included. (N)
Prereq: FRE 2221 or the equivalent.
FRE4850 - Introduction to the Structure of French
Explores the French language as a system of communication and mental representation. Analyzes the morphological, syntactic and semantic aspects of contemporary French, and emphasizes the historical, psychological and sociological dimension of linguistic investigation.
Prereq: FRE 3320; LIN 3010 recommended.
Class #26033
Explores the French language as a system of communication and mental representation. Analyzes the morphological, syntactic and semantic aspects of contemporary French, and emphasizes the historical, psychological and sociological dimension of linguistic investigation.
Prereq: FRE 3320; LIN 3010 recommended.
FRE4905 - Individual Work
For advanced major and minors who seek independent work not offered in another course. Must be arranged individually with French faculty.
Prereq: department permission; only three credits can count toward the minor or major.
Class #12724
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Instructor: TBA
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 1-4
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
For advanced major and minors who seek independent work not offered in another course. Must be arranged individually with French faculty.
Prereq: department permission; only three credits can count toward the minor or major.
FRE6855 - Structure of French
Explores the French language as a system of communication and mental representation. Analyzes morphological, syntactic, and semantic aspects of contemporary French. Emphasizes historical, psychological, and sociological dimensions of linguistic investigation.
Class #26049
Explores the French language as a system of communication and mental representation. Analyzes morphological, syntactic, and semantic aspects of contemporary French. Emphasizes historical, psychological, and sociological dimensions of linguistic investigation.
FRT3004 - Monuments and Masterpieces of France: Dreyfus
Study of selected masterpieces of French literature, in English translation. Works to be considered as they relate to history and as they can be read in strictly literary terms. Topic varies from year to year.
Prereq: sophomore standing or higher.
Study of selected masterpieces of French literature, in English translation. Works to be considered as they relate to history and as they can be read in strictly literary terms. Topic varies from year to year.
Prereq: sophomore standing or higher.
FRW3101 - Introduction to French Literature 2
Selected readings of outstanding authors of prose fiction, poetry and theatre from the 18th to the 20th century. Provides the historical context for major literary movements and authors, and trains students to read and write critically. Generally organized thematically. (N)
Prereq: FRE 2221 or the equivalent.
Class #21690
EEP EligibleGen Ed: International
Instructor: Rori Bloom
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: 12/12/2025 @ 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
Selected readings of outstanding authors of prose fiction, poetry and theatre from the 18th to the 20th century. Provides the historical context for major literary movements and authors, and trains students to read and write critically. Generally organized thematically. (N)
Prereq: FRE 2221 or the equivalent.
FRW3930 - Rotating Topics in French and Francophone Literature: The Dreyfus Affair
Selected topics in French literature.
Prereq: FRE 3320 or instructor permission.
Selected topics in French literature.
Prereq: FRE 3320 or instructor permission.
FRW4324 - Readings in 20th and 21st c. French theater
A study of selected plays (by Anouilh, Beckett, Césaire, Duras, Genet, Ionesco, Jarry, Réza, Sarraute, Sartre, etc.), dramatic techniques and stage performances in 20th and 21st century French and Francophone theater.
Prereq: FRE 3330 or FRW 3100 or FRW 3101, or the equivalent.
Class #26046
A study of selected plays (by Anouilh, Beckett, Césaire, Duras, Genet, Ionesco, Jarry, Réza, Sarraute, Sartre, etc.), dramatic techniques and stage performances in 20th and 21st century French and Francophone theater.
Prereq: FRE 3330 or FRW 3100 or FRW 3101, or the equivalent.
FRW4770 - African and Caribbean Literatures
The production of Sub-Saharan African writers from its inception to the present through examination of representative works and figures, genres (epics, poetry, drama, novels), discourses and critics that inform the productions. Particular attention is paid to historical, political and cultural issues that figure in the development and orientation of African literature in French. Occasional inclusion of Caribbean literature for purpose of comparison.
Credits: 3; Prereq: FRE 3320 and FRW 3100 or 3101, or the equivalent.
Class #26047
The production of Sub-Saharan African writers from its inception to the present through examination of representative works and figures, genres (epics, poetry, drama, novels), discourses and critics that inform the productions. Particular attention is paid to historical, political and cultural issues that figure in the development and orientation of African literature in French. Occasional inclusion of Caribbean literature for purpose of comparison.
Credits: 3; Prereq: FRE 3320 and FRW 3100 or 3101, or the equivalent.
FRW6328 - 20th & 21st Century French and Francophone Theater
A study of selected plays (by Anouilh, Beckett, Césaire, Duras, Genet, Ionesco, Jarry, Réza, Sarraute, Sartre, etc.), dramatic techniques and stage performances in 20th and 21st century French and Francophone theater.
Class #26050
A study of selected plays (by Anouilh, Beckett, Césaire, Duras, Genet, Ionesco, Jarry, Réza, Sarraute, Sartre, etc.), dramatic techniques and stage performances in 20th and 21st century French and Francophone theater.
FRW6900 - Special Study in French Literature
Selected topic or problem (varied each semester).
Class #26051
Selected topic or problem (varied each semester).
FRW6971 - Research for Master's Thesis
Research for Master's Thesis
Class #12738
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Instructor: Theresa Antes
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 1-15
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures French
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: 08/21/2025 - 12/03/2025
Research for Master's Thesis