Nov 28, 2024

2022-2023 Academic Catalog

2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

French, Preparation for Teaching, BA (Not accepting students)

This major is designed for students interested in teaching world languages in high school or middle school. The following course work satisfies San José State University’s requirements for a BA in French, offered by the Department of World Languages and Literatures . A minimum grade point average (GPA) criteria may be required for verification of subject matter competency. Completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See “Teaching: How to Become a Teacher in California” (see Teaching) for information on application and admission to credential programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements	44
Major Preparation	15-19
Major Core Requirements	31
Concentration Requirements	16
Minor Requirements	12-18
University Electives	3-13
Total	120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education (27 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 12 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3 or B4 must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with major advisor for details.

Upper Division General Education (9 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 0 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

AMS 10 - Stories that Make America 3 unit(s) (C2+US1)
HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s) (D+US1)

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 16 - Power and Ideas in American Politics 3 unit(s) (C2+US23)

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course. The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is satisfied by a course in the major. A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirements.

Major Preparation (15-19 units)

(Or FREN 25A /FREN 25B /FREN 25C equivalent)

FREN 25A - Intermediate French: Reading 4 unit(s) (C2)
FREN 25B - Intermediate French: Writing 4 unit(s) (C2)
FREN 25C - Intermediate French: Oral Communication 4 unit(s)

Foreign Language Requirement

One year of a second world language, ancient or modern (or equivalent) 6-10 unit(s)

Major Requirements (36 units)

FREN 101A - Advanced French: Reading and Writing 4 unit(s)
FREN 101B - Advanced French: Written Communication 4 unit(s)
FREN 101C - Advanced French: Oral Communication 4 unit(s)
FREN 102A - French Culture 4 unit(s)
FREN 102C - French Culture 4 unit(s)
FREN 105 - Advanced Grammar: Phonetic Analysis 4 unit(s)
FREN 110 - Advanced Grammar: Grammatical Analysis 4 unit(s)
FORL 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (Z)

Complete Four Courses From:

FREN 120A - French Literature from the Middle Ages to 1600 4 unit(s)
FREN 120B - French Literature of the Seventeenth through the Eighteenth Centuries 4 unit(s)
FREN 132 - Special Topics in French for Careers 4 unit(s)
FREN 140A - French Literature of the Nineteenth Century 4 unit(s)
FREN 140B - French Literature 20th-21st Centuries 4 unit(s)
FREN 160 - Masters of French Literature 4 unit(s)
FREN 170 - Translation and Comparative Stylistics 4 unit(s) (including two from FREN 120A , FREN 120B , FREN 140A , FREN 140B , FREN 170 )

Required Minor (12-18 units)

A minor in another world language is recommended

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