Working with a faculty mentor from the department, the student will formulate and execute a research project at an advanced level of complexity. In the project, the student will investigate an aspect of language, literature, culture, or civilization from the Francophone world of personal interest, and, as a culminating experience, prepare a paper or other research project whose outcomes or conclusions the student also proposes and discusses in a public forum. A research proposal form completed by the student and faculty mentor is required for registration.
12 credit hours of FRE at the 300 level or above
Research performed in connection with study abroad is strongly encouraged.
May be repeated for credit for a total of six credit hours.
Completed and signed Research Study Forms must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.