Please note: no retroactive substitution credit will be awarded
Students studying abroad in French Section approved programs and/or Exchanges may earn substitution credit for their work in France. The requirements that must be met are below:
1. Students will meet with Dr. Goldberg (Normandy) or Dr. Lyons (Besançon) to work out a proposed substitution contract BEFORE leaving for France.
2. Students will register for the courses at MTSU as per the contract in #1.
3. Students will provide documentation that the contract is being met during the study abroad period and after their return. It is the student’s responsibility to furnish the required materials on time.
4. The contract may be modified according to availability of courses with approval from Dr. Goldberg or Dr. Lyons, NO LATER than 2 weeks after the beginning of classes in the on-site program.
5. The Literature/Culture Module is defined as FREN 3050, 3060, 3070, and 3110 (pending administrative approval).
6. 4000 courses: Students who have the prerequisites may take the FREN 4000 course offered during each semester of their Study Abroad program with permission of BOTH the instructor and either Dr. Goldberg or Dr. Lyons. Students are cautioned to arrange this option with enough time to secure the materials necessary. Students will work independently and electronically to complete all requirements for the 4000 course. They should communicate regularly with their instructor as well as with Dr. Lyons or Dr. Goldberg about their progress in the 4000 course. The student must complete the work for each 4000 course in addition to their other studies and work in France.
7. Besançon students must stay the entire year. Students wishing to study in France one semester will go to one of the Normandy Programs.
8. Grades for substituted courses will be determined according to the equivalency chart contained in the contract (see attached).
9. No substitution credit will be granted unless all pre-arranged and contracted obligations are met.
10. In the event that a student does not present a transcript from the French institution showing the grades earned, a grade of F will be recorded for all of the 2910/3910 study abroad credits.
11. In the event that the student fails to present a certificate of attendance (Assiduité), a grade of F will be recorded for all of the 2910/3910 study abroad credits.
12. In the event that a student does not present a report from the Internship Director and/or Employer showing satisfactory job performance, a grade of F will be recorded for all of the 2910/3910 study abroad credits.
13. Should circumstances arise during the student's study abroad experience that are not covered in this contract, every effort will be made to resolve the situation to mutual satisfaction. However, the members of the French Section reserve the right to make the final determination regarding any question or situation related to the granting of credits and/or of substitution credit to the student.
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Program and Level |
Requirement for Substitution |
Equivalent in French Program: |
|
Univ. d’Été |
Pass |
Either 6 credits of 2910/3910 or 2010 and 2020 |
|
Caen A1-A2 |
DELF |
Either 12 credits of 2910/3910 or 2010 and 2020 |
|
Caen A1-A2 |
DELF + documentation of work |
Either 24 credits of 2910/3910 or 2010 and 2020 and 3040 |
|
Caen BI, B2, C1 |
Final Exam Grade + documentation of work |
Either 12 credits of 2910/3910 or equivalency; grades recorded according to equivalency chart for : 3010, 3040, and one from the lit/culture module; in 3030 if business option completed |
|
Caen B1, B2, C1 |
Final Exam Grade + documentation of work |
Either 24 credits of 2910/3910 or equivalency: grades recorded according to equivalency chart for: 3010 and 3040 and one from the lit/culture module and 3080; in 3030 if business option completed |
|
Caen C1 and C2 or C2 and C2 |
Final Exam Grade + documentation of work |
Either 24 credits of 2910/3910 or equivalency; grades recorded according to equivalency chart for 3010 and 3040 and one from the lit/culture module and 3080; in 3030 if business option completed |
|
Caen: any University courses |
Final Exam Grade + documentation of work |
Grade(s) recorded according to equivalency chart for courses to be decided by prior contract |
|
Cherbourg Business Internship |
Excellent Report from Employer + documentation of work |
Either 9 credits of 2910/3910 or grades of A recorded in 3010 and 3030 and 3040; grade from Independent Study given by major dept. |
|
Cherbourg Business Internship |
Very good Report from Employer + documentation of work |
Either 9 credits of 2910/3910 or grades of B+ recorded in 3010 and 3030 and 3040; grade from Independent Study given by major dept |
|
Cherbourg Business Internship |
Good Report from Employer + documentation of work |
Either 9 credits of 2910/3910 or grades of B- recorded in 3010 and 3030 and 3040; grade from Independent Study given by major dept |
|
Cherbourg Business Internship |
Unsatisfactory Report from Employer + documentation of work |
Grade of P recorded for 9 credits of 2910/3910. No substitutions granted from FLL; grade from Independent Study filed by student’s major dept |
|
Caen and/or Cherbourg |
No transcript/report from employer |
No substitution credit; grade of F recorded for 24 credits of 2910/3910 |
|
Caen/Cherbourg |
Final Exam Grades below 8 + documentation of work |
No substitution credit; grade of P recorded in either 12 credits or 24 credits 2910/3910. |
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Besançon University Courses |
Final Exam Grade + documentation of work |
Either 24 credits of 2910/3910 or equivalency; grades recorded according to equivalency chart for 3010 and 3040 and one from the lit/culture module, and 3080 |
|
Besançon University Courses |
Final Exam Grades below 8 + documentation of work |
No substitution credit; grade of P recorded in 24 credits 2910/3910 |
|
Besançon University Courses |
No transcript |
No substitution credit; grade of F recorded in 24 credits of 2910/3910 |
|
Besançon University Courses |
No certificate of attendance |
No substitution credit; grade of F recorded in 24 credits of 2910/3910 |
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On campus French courses at MTSU |
Permission of instructor AND either Dr. Goldberg or Dr. Lyons; completion of same requirements as on-campus students |
1 4000-level course each semester of study abroad; grade to be filed by each instructor. Student must complete same work as in-class students according to same schedule. |
MTSU-French Study Abroad Grade Equivalents
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French Exam Grade Scale |
French Grade Description (Mention) |
Standard U.S. Grade Equivalents |
MTSU Grade Equivalents |
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20 19 18 17 16 |
Très Bien (Very Good) |
A+ |
100= A+ 99= A+ 98= A+ 97= A+ 96= A+ |
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15.9 15.5 15 14.5 14 |
Bien (Good) |
A |
95= A 94= A 93= A 93= A 92= A- |
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13.9 13.5 13 12.5 12 |
Assez Bien (Quite Good) |
B |
90= A- 88= B+ 86= B 84= B 82= B-
|
|
11.9 11.5 11 10.5 10 |
Passable (Satisfactory) |
C |
80= B- 79= C+ 78= C+ 77= C 75= C |
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9.9 9.5 9 8.5 8 |
|
* |
74= C 73= C 72= C- 71= C- 70= C- below 70=P no grades=F
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* May be considered passing grade if entire year is passed.
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