French, Minor

Saint Louis University's French minor explores both language and culture through required courses and electives dedicated to literature, cinema, food, politics, science and more. 

French students at SLU must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours for the minor regardless of whether they start at FREN 2010 Intermediate French Language & Culture or later. No more than six related hours conducted in English will count toward the French minor.

Students must complete a minimum total of 18 credits for the minor.

Required Courses
FREN 2010Intermediate French Language & Culture3
Developing mastery of French in specific themes and contexts9
Choose at least 9 credits with the French Elective attribute at the 3XXX level.
French 4000-level Elective Courses3
Choose at least 3 credits with the French Elective attribute at the 4XXX level.
Additional French Elective Courses3
Choose at least 3 credits at the 3000-level or above with the French Elective attribute.
Total Credits18

Continuation Standards

All French minor courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher in order to count for the minor and for the student to continue in the minor.

For additional information about this program, please contact languages@slu.edu or call 314-977-2617.