Expand Your Horizons with a Minor in French and Francophone Studies
Pursuing a Minor in French and Francophone Studies at TSU requires 18 credit hours, including at least 9 hours at the advanced 300- or 400-level. Students have the opportunity to accelerate their studies through CLEP exams to test out of foundational courses such as FR 131, FR 132, FR 231, and FR 232. Additionally, Credit by Examination options are available for testing out of advanced French courses.
Dive into the rich world of French language, culture, and literature while enhancing your global perspective.
Course Inventory
- FR 131 Elementary French I
- FR 141 Elementary French I for Business
- FR 132 Elementary French II
- FR 231 Intermediate French I
- FR 241 Intermediate French I for Business
- FR 232 Intermediate French II
- FR 242 Intermediate French II for Business
- FR 331 French Grammar & Composition
- FR 335 Scientific French
- FR 336 African Francophone Literature
- FR 347 Contemporary France
- FR 348 Contemporary Francophone Cinema
- FR 432 Business French
- FR 438 Directed Study
- FR 439 French Influence in Africa
- LANG 338-03 Special topics in Foreign Language/ Parisian Culture (Study Abroad Only)
Discover Enriching French-Related Activities at TSU
Engage in dynamic French-related activities at Texas Southern University to deepen your understanding of French culture and language. Participate in fundraisers, community service events, and programs sponsored by the French Consulate and Alliance Française. Network with local French speakers, join the International Students’ Association, and celebrate cultural events like Mardi Gras Galveston and the Festival International de Louisiane. Explore film festivals, study abroad scholarships, peer tutoring, mentoring, and enjoy unique trips to Paris.
Join the TSU Paris Noir Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program (SUMMER II), tailored for students eager to embrace a global perspective. This course offers insights into French language and civilization (Dr. Marylise Caussinus), African and African American Art (Dr. Alvia Wardlaw), and a seminar on African American expatriate singers (Dr. Jason Oby). Elevate your academic journey with these incredible opportunities!
For more information about the French program and the Paris Noir Study Abroad Program, please contact:
Dr. Marylise Caussinus
World Language Program Coordinator, Professor of French
713-313-7650, marylise.caussinus@tsu.edu