Prerequisites: French 76 or equivalent (Advanced Placement literature score of 4 or 5, Advanced Placement language score of 5, SAT II score of 640 or above, or comparable linguistic experience).

1) French Studies: A total of ten courses at the 100 level and above, eight of which must be from departmental offerings taught in French. These eight core courses must include five from the categories Historical Itineraries (120-139*) and Cultural Literary Itineraries (140-180*), of which at least two must be from Historical Itineraries. The two remaining courses must be on French related topics and may be taken either in the department or in other departments. Consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning approved related courses.

2) French and European Studies: An interdisciplinary track requiring a total of ten courses at the 100 level and above, seven of which must be from departmental offerings taught in French. These seven core courses must include four from the categories Historical Itineraries (120-139*) and Cultural and Literary Itineraries (140-180*), at least one of which must be from Historical Itineraries. Three related courses on any French European topic may be taken outside the department, and not in the language of the major. Proficiency in another European language is highly desirable. Consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning approved related courses.

*(All courses from 113 to 179 should be considered to be of approximately equivalent difficulty).

Combined Major in French and Italian
A combined major in French and Italian requires at least fourteen courses at the 100 level or above, which must be from departmental offerings.
French: The seven courses in French must include four from the categories Historical Itineraries (120-139) and Cultural and Literary Itineraries (140-180), at least one of which must be from Historical Itineraries. All courses must be taught in French.
Italian: The seven courses in Italian must be at the 100 level or above, at least two of which must be at the 140 level or above. Five of these courses must be taught in Italian.

Combined Major in French and Spanish
A combined major in French and Spanish requires at least fourteen courses at the 100 level or above, which must be from departmental offerings taught in French or Spanish. One course taught in Portuguese can be substituted for a Spanish course.
French: The seven courses in French must include four from the categories Historical Itineraries (120-139) and Cultural and Literary Itineraries (140-180), at least one of which must be from Historical Itineraries.
Spanish: The seven courses in Spanish will depend on the track chosen, Spanish Studies or Spanish and Latin American Studies:
Spanish Studies: The seven courses will include any two survey courses (111, 112, 115, 116) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above;
Spanish and Latin American Studies: The seven courses must include one survey course on Latin American literature (115, 116) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above, two of which must be in Latin American Studies. All courses must be taught in Spanish.

Duke in France Semester Study Abroad

All courses may be counted toward the major.  A maximum of three courses per semester may be counted toward the core course requirement, and a fourth may count as a related course.

Duke in Paris Summer Study Abroad

Two courses may be counted toward the major.

For information on Graduation with Distinction please go to this link:
http://www.aas.duke.edu/trinity/awards/honors/gwd-romst.html