If you're thinking about majoring or minoring in one of our programs, the best place to start is by talking to an advisor. An advisor will help you discuss your academic interests, talk about the the requirements of the major or minor, and walk you through actually declaring the program.
Your first contact is the person who can help you answer questions such as "Should I major in Italian?" or "How will minoring in French enhance my career opportunities?" A meeting with your first contact will help you answer those questions, as well as plan your program, a study abroad experience, and potential courses.
For French, reach out to Jennifer Willging.
For Italian or Romance Studies, reach out to Janice Aski.
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Placement and Enrollment in the FRIT Language Program: 1101-1103
Courses
Courses within the Beginning Language Program are offered in a variety of formats. Any version of a course satisfies the GE requirement or the major/minor prerequisite.
French 1101.01, 1102.01, 1103.01 - Beginning French I, II, and III Classroom (4 credit hours)
These classes meet on campus for all scheduled class time.
French 1101.21, 1102.21, 1103.21 - Beginning French I, II, and III Distance Learning (4 credit hours)
These classes meet regularly via virtual synchronous meetings, and follow a similar schedule to the classroom version of the courses. There are no in person meetings.
French 1101.61, 1102.61, 1103.61 - Beginning French I, II, and III Individualized Instruction Distance Learning (4 credit hours
French Individualized Distance Learning allows students to complete course material entirely online. Students work at their own pace in this program and can register for 1-4 credit hours per semester
French 1155.01 - Beginning French Review Classroom (4 credit hours)
Classroom review of French 1101 and 1102 in one semester.
French 1155.21 - Beginning French Review Distance Learning (4 credit hours)
These classes meet regularly via virtual synchronous meetings, and follow a similar schedule to the classroom version of the courses. There are no in person meetings.
Program Description
French Individualized Instruction is an alternative to the classroom track. Students work at their own pace in this program and can register for 2-4 credit hours per semester. Students who complete the full number of credit hours of one course before the end of the semester may proceed to the next level. Our offerings consist of FR 1101, 1102, 1103, and 2101.
Students must have received a B- or higher in their previous French course to enroll in French Individualized Instruction courses.
Progress is sequential from one credit hour to the next, with proficiency at the level of 80% on oral and written tests required for advancement. Regular activities such as conversations, workbook exercises, and self-tests are part of the program. Writing assignments are also required at the 1103 and 2101 levels.
Daytime and evening hours provide students with flexible scheduling.
Information regarding the Individualized Instruction center
French Syllabi
Courses
Courses within the Beginning Language Program are offered in a variety of formats. Any version of a course satisfies the GE requirement or the major/minor prerequisite.
Italian 1101.03, 1102.03, 1103.03 - Beginning Italian I, II, and III Blended (4 credit hours)
Students attend class three days/week and complete the equivalent of the work of one class period online.
Italian 1101.71, 1102.71, 1103.71 - Beginning Italian I, II, and III Online (4 credit hours)
Students complete the entire course online. Students meet with the class two times a week for 60 minutes.
Italian 5101 - Intensive Italian (5 Credit hours)
An intensive course that covers the material in Italian 1101-1103 in one semester. Recommended to students with knowledge of another Romance language.
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Advisors for Majors and Minors of French, Italian, and Romance Studies
ASC Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Majors and Minors): Andy Spencer
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Jennifer Willging (once you have declared the major, Prof. Willging will assign you to a faculty mentor)
Honors Faculty Mentor: Prof. Danielle Marx-Scouras, Prof. Jennifer Willging
Minor/Honors Minor Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gloria Torrini-Roblin
Director of French Language Program: Prof. Wynne Wong
ASC Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Majors and Minors): Andy Spencer
Major Faculty Mentor (Italian and Italian Studies): Prof. Janice Aski
Honors Faculty Mentor: Prof. Janice Aski
Minor Faculty Mentor: Prof. Janice Aski
Director of Italian Language Program: Prof. Janice Aski
French as Primary Language: Prof. Jennifer Willging
Italian as Primary Language: Prof. Janice Aski
French: Dr. Julie Parson
Italian: Dr. April Weintritt
French: Dr. Julie Parson
Italian: Dr. April Weintritt
