XII. Course Descriptions
French Studies
School of Languages and Literatures
The School reserves the right to determine the appropriate level to be taken by students enrolling in language courses. With the exception of FREN*1000, literary texts are, at all levels, studied in French. Students registering in these courses will be expected to have the appropriate language proficiency.
Francophone students will not normally be admitted into FREN*1200 and FREN*2030. It is recommended they start their program with FREN*2020, FREN*2060, FREN*2500, or FREN*2520 with the approval of the Faculty Advisor.
| FREN*1090 Basic French: Reading S,F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This is a basic course in French grammar and reading for students who have up to Ontario Grade 9 French (or equivalent) but not above. FREN*1090 cannot be counted toward a specialization in French. (Offered through Distance Education only.) | |
| Restriction(s): | Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to verify student's level. |
| FREN*1100 Basic French: Listening F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This basic course in French grammar will emphasize listening skills for students who have up to grade 10 French (or equivalent) but not above. FREN*1100 cannot be counted toward a specialization in French. (Offered through Distance Education only.) | |
| Restriction(s): | Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to verify student's level. |
| FREN*1120 Basic French: Writing W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This basic course in French grammar will emphasize writing skills for students who have up to Grade 11 French (or equivalent) but not above. FREN*1120 cannot be counted toward a specialization in French. (Offered through Distance Education only.) | |
| Restriction(s): | Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to verify student's level. |
| FREN*1150 Elementary French F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This is a review course in French grammar, oral and written skills for students who have Ontario Grade 11 French or equivalent but not above. FREN*1150 cannot be counted toward a specialization in French. | |
| Equate(s): | FREN*1110 |
| Restriction(s): | Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to verify student's level. |
| FREN*1200 French Language I F,W (3-1) [0.50] | |
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| A first year, university-level course for students graduating with a high-school background in core French. Students will practise written and oral French. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*1150, Grade 12U French or permission of the School |
| Restriction(s): | Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to verify student's level. |
| FREN*2020 France: Literature and Society F,W (3-1) [0.50] | |
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| An historical introduction to French life and thought as seen through literature and art. Lectures and small seminars are integrated into a multi-media presentation including videotapes, slides and audio tapes. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*1200 or FREN*2030 |
| FREN*2030 French Language II F,W (3-1) [0.50] | |
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| This is a continuation of French Language I with further practice in written and oral French, grammar, vocabulary acquisition, translation, laboratory exercises and discussion groups. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*1200 or equivalent |
| Restriction(s): | Students with native or near-native ability in French will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to verify student's level. |
| FREN*2060 Quebec: Literature and Society F,W (3-1) [0.50] | |
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| An historical introduction to Quebec life and thought from New France to the present as seen through literature and art. Lectures and small seminars are integrated into a multi-media presentation including videotapes, slides and audio tapes. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*1200 or FREN*2030 |
| FREN*2500 French Translation I S,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| An introduction to the art and techniques of French-English translation. (Also offered through distance education format.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030 |
| FREN*2520 French Composition I F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Essay writing and textual analysis. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030 |
| FREN*2540 Spoken French: Theory and Practice W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course focuses on the differences between written and spoken French and is designed to help students function efficiently in an oral French context (comprehension and expression). | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030 |
| Restriction(s): | Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course. Instructor consent required to verify student's level. |
| FREN*3000 Romanticism & Realism in France W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is a seminar on the 19th-century novel emphasizing themes and ideas which have contributed to contemporary literature and thought. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030 |
| FREN*3010 Twentieth-Century French Novel W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| A changing world as perceived by 20th-century writers in France. From Gide to post-modernism, the impact of renewed scientific perspectives on literature, and the questioning of modes of representation, signs and society. (Offered in even-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030 |
| FREN*3070 Enlightenment and Crisis F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Prose literature in the 18th century; the questioning of traditional values. The road to revolution. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030 |
| FREN*3120 Contemporary Francophone Theatre W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course offers a selective study of recent play-scripts written in French. Students are advised to consult the web-descriptions for the particular focus of the course's offering. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | FREN*3020, FREN*3210 |
| FREN*3150 Children's Literature in French F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is a study of children's literature in the francophone world from the 17th century to the present. (Offered in even-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030 |
| FREN*3200 Quebec Novel F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| A survey of representative Quebec novels from World War II to the Quiet Revolution. A seminar and lecture course. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| FREN*3230 The Structure of French F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Elements of the sound system, grammar and vocabulary of contemporary French. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030 |
| FREN*3240 French Classicism W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Human destiny in 17th-century drama. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030 |
| FREN*3500 French Translation II F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Contrastive grammar (French and English). Analysis of various styles and their application to written translation. Small discussion groups. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030, FREN*2500 |
| FREN*3520 French Composition II W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| A continuation of FREN*2520 with special emphasis on stylistics. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030, FREN*2520 |
| FREN*3530 Business French F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is a detailed study of the French language as it is currently used in administration and business, both in France and Quebec. It will cover areas such as advertising, administrative reports, employment, communication and levels of language. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030 |
| FREN*3560 Contemporary French Women's Writings W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| A study of the main trends in women's writings and feminist criticism in contemporary France. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030 |
| FREN*3610 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*3620 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*3630 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*3640 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*3650 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*3660 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*3670 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*3680 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*3690 Studies in French Literature and Culture in Nice F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1 of FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | Admission to Nice Program. |
| FREN*4050 Early Modern French Culture F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is a study of the literature and culture of Medieval and Renaissance France (1200-1600), from the chivalric and religious writings to humanist thought and early French feminism. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*3520 |
| FREN*4220 Recent Quebec Writing W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course analyses representative contemporary Quebec novels, short stories and poems from aesthetic, thematic and ideological points of view. (Offered in even-numbered years.) (First offering Winter 2010.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030, FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): | FREN*3220 |
| FREN*4290 Post-Colonial Francophone Fiction F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is an advanced introduction to selected works of 20th-century Francophone writers from Maghreb, Black Africa and the Caribbean. (Offered in even-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030 |
| Restriction(s): | FREN*3290 |
| FREN*4300 Symbolist and Surrealist Poetry F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| The French Symbolists of the 19th century and the 20th century Surrealist poets' vision of the world will be discussed. (Offered in even-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*3520 |
| FREN*4500 The French Language in Canada W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| A descriptive, historical and socio-linguistic study of the varieties of French spoken in Canada, with particular emphasis on Quebec. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030, FREN*3230 |
| FREN*4520 French Translation III W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course covers a contrastive analysis of French and English stylistic resources, with application to English-French translation. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030, FREN*2500, FREN*3500 |
| FREN*4600 Honours Seminar in French and Quebecois Studies F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is a seminar on literary genres, movements and themes, or on the French language. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060, FREN*3520 |
| FREN*4610 Honours Seminar in French and Quebecois Studies F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Seminar on literary genres, movements and themes. (Offered in even-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060, FREN*3520 |
| FREN*4740 Research Paper in French Studies I S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| A research paper in French on an approved topic in French literature or language will be required. Individual attention will be given on methods of research and techniques of writing. This course is intended to serve as an introduction to future research at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060, FREN*3520. 70% average in all French Studies course attempts is required, although at least 75% is recommended. |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| FREN*4750 Creative Writing in French S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| The development and revision of a major work of creative writing in French (fiction, poetry, or drama), under the supervision of a faculty member will be required. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | (FREN*2020 or FREN*2060), FREN*2030, FREN*3520, FREN*4740. 70% average in all French Studies course attempts is required, although at least 75% is recommended. |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| FREN*4770 Research Paper in French Studies II S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| A research paper in French on an approved topic in French literature or language will be required. Individual attention will be given on methods of research and techniques of writing. This course is intended to serve as an introduction to future research at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2020, FREN*2030, FREN*2060, FREN*3520, FREN*4740. 70% average in all French Studies course attempts is required, although at least 75% is recommended. |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| FREN*4900 Applied Linguistics: French Studies W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is specially designed for future teachers of French, in which the principles of linguistics are applied to the teaching of French. (Offered in even-numbered years.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | FREN*2030, (1 of FREN*3230, LING*1000 or permission of the department) |