French Advisement

WHO DO I CONTACT?

Department faculty members provide academic and career advisement. Please contact either Dr. Hélène Domon or Dr. Fanny Daubigny for advising. French majors and minors are encouraged to contact their faculty adviser every Fall semester. 

Dr. Hélène Domon –  French Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Adviser, French Club Adviser, and International Business.

Dr. Fanny Daubigny  - French  Advisor

WHICH FRENCH COURSES WILL BE OFFERED NEXT SEMESTER?

The French Course Rotation for upcoming semesters is available on the French CoursesOpens in new window and French NewsOpens in new window pages.

WHICH FRENCH COURSES SATISFY GE REQUIREMENTS?

FREN 101, 102, 203 or 204 satisfy the GE C.2 requirement. FREN 315, 325 or 375 satisfy the GE C.3 requirement.  You may complete a 9-unit French GE pathway (for instance: FREN 102, 204 and 315).

HOW DO I DECLARE A FRENCH MINOR OR MAJOR?
Go to this pageOpens in new window to declare a French major, double-major or minor.  You may declare at any point of your studies in French, starting with FREN 101

WHICH FRENCH COURSE SHOULD I START TAKING AT CSUF?

Placement depends on your experience and level in French. Students should enroll at that point in the sequence of courses for which their previous study and/or experience prepares them.

1. High-School Graduates (Freshmen)

 If you have... Enroll in...
1 year of French (or AP 2) FREN 102
2-3 years of French (or AP 3) FREN 203 or 204
4 years of French (or AP 4-5 and Native Speakers)

Any 300-level French courses 

(Permit required for 400 level. Consult Adviser.)

2. Community College Transfers

 If you have... Enroll in...
 1 semester of French  FREN 102
 2-3 semesters of French  FREN 203 or 204 
4 semesters of French 

Any 300-level French courses
(Permit required for 400 level. Consult Adviser.)