Certificate of Undergraduate Study in French

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The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in French, which may be declared in the World Languages Department, recognizes students’ completion of 12 s.h. in French, which corresponds to Intermediate-level proficiency in the language. Intermediate-level proficiency in a world language is a valuable credential, as it represents the ability to live independently in a foreign country with a substantial degree of success. In general, according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), Intermediate-level speakers are able to create with the language, combining and recombining learned material to provide personal information, speak in sentences on a variety of familiar topics, ask questions, and initiate, sustain and conclude a simple social or transactional task. For more information visit our website, Department of World Languages or contact the Department for the latest details.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 12 s.h.

The requirements include the following four, 3 s.h. courses:

FREN 02101 - Elementary French I Credits: 3
FREN 02102 - Elementary French II Credits: 3
FREN 02201 - Intermediate French I Credits: 3
FREN 02211 - Intermediate French II Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 12 s.h.

Students may satisfy program requirements through coursework completed at Rowan University, transfer credits obtained from coursework at other institutions, study abroad, credits obtained through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) (up to 9 s.h. are accepted at Rowan in place of the first three semesters of French, credits obtained through Advanced Placement (up to 9 s.h. are accepted at Rowan in place of “Elementary French I”, “Elementary French II” and “Intermediate French I”), and by substituting other 200-400 level French courses.

A placement interview is strongly recommended for students with existing proficiency in French. For placement exam information, please contact Dr. Edward Smith at smithe@rowan.edu; students may earn the credits for any courses skipped via the Authorization for Credit by Examination Process and these credits also count toward the program. All courses must be passed with a letter grade of “C-” or better and no courses may be taken P/NC. Students planning to study abroad must meet with the Program Mentor in order to determine course equivalents. Non-matriculated students may also earn the Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in French.

Edward C. Smith III, Ph.D.
Program Mentor
Oak Hall, Room 207
856.256.5848
smithe@rowan.edu

Harold Thompson
Advisor
thompsonh@rowan.edu