Vázquez-Valarezo, Audre Lorde winners announced
The women, gender, and sexuality studies program has announced the winners of this year’s campus-wide contests that recognize excellence in poetry, creative expression and analytical writing.
French course catalog
2026-27 Catalog
TADDY KALAS, Professor of French
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
KIKI KOSNICK, Associate Professor of French: Chair of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
B.A., B.S., Michigan State; M.A., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
MAJOR IN FRENCH. 32 credits, including FREN-301, FREN-441; at least one advanced literature course (2-4 credits) from FREN 313, 314, 315, 341, 361, 362, 363, 371, 372, 373, 380. 380A, 440; 20-22 additional elective credits, which may include FREN 102, 201, 202, 242, 243, 331, 335, up to 6 credits of FRSA courses taught in Dijon, up to 8 credits of FRWL or FRST courses taught in English, or any additional advanced literature courses.
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, and at least 1 course from FREN 313, 314, 315, 341, 361, 362, 363, 371, 372, 373, 380. 380A, 440; 12-14 additional credits, chosen from the courses listed above, or from any of the following: FREN 102, 201, 202, 242, 243, 331, 335; FRSA Dijon summer program courses (up to 6 credits).
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.
