2024-25 catalog edits in-progress
TADDY KALAS, Professor of French
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
KIKI KOSNICK, Associate Professor of French
B.A., B.S., Michigan State; M.A., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
MAJOR IN FRENCH. 32 credits, including FREN-301, FREN-331*, FREN-441; 12 credits of coursework in literature, culture, and civilization, which must include the following distribution: 2 credits of early period literature, 2 credits of late period literature, 2 credits of civilization/cultural studies, 2 credits of an immersive experience, 4 more credits in any of the above; 8 additional elective credits. FREN-101 and FREN-102 may not be counted toward the major. *In the case of a scheduling conflict, another advanced course may be substituted for 331 in consultation with the department.
MAJOR FOR TEACHING FRENCH. 34 credits. An immersive study abroad experience in Dijon, France is highly recommended.
MINOR IN FRENCH. 20 credits, including FREN-301, FREN-331, and at least 4 credits of coursework from FREN 351-373; 8 additional elective credits. FREN-101, FREN-102, FRST, and WLIT may not be counted toward the minor.
For an interdisciplinary minor related to French, see Linguistics.
Grade Point Average Notation: All courses listed in the catalog as required courses for any major and/or minor, including those courses outside of the department or with a different subject coding, are considered part of the major and will count in the grade point average. Some departments may have additional grade requirements for the courses offered within their department. Recommended supporting courses that are optional and not required may also count in the major depending on the program. For more information see your department chair or the degree requirements for Bachelor of Arts and information on Majors/Minors.
Now an Iowa College of Law student, former Vikings basketball standout Alexis Jones '20 continues to make a difference. She has immersed herself in promoting diversity and supporting minority law students.
The annual Francophone Film Festival at Augustana will screen a film each Tuesday from Feb. 20 to March 19. All films are free and open to the public. Films begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Olin Center on campus.
Trilinguist Clémence Doumengès, a graduate student from France’s University of Pau, interned with Augustana’s French program this semester. In addition to team-teaching with Dr. Kiki Kosnick, she led or assisted with co-curriculars for all language students, including escape rooms!
