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. To
that end, students will be asked to fill out a placement questionnaire at the beginning of the course. Literary texts are,
at all levels, studied in French. Students registering in these courses will be expected to have the appropriate language
proficiency. Courses up to and including FREN*1200 should be taken in sequence (with the exclusion of FREN*1010); they should not be taken concurrently.
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.
The following courses are all intended to improve the students’ ability to communicate in French. Use the following chart
to determine the appropriate course in which to begin French studies.
| FREN*1010 Independent French Study S,F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course, offered in an intensive immersion format, provides students with the opportunity to boost and strengthen skills
in French, both written and oral. This course is connected to the Explore Program which is offered in francophone setting.
Please see the School of Languages and Literatures for further information. A pass/fail grade will be assigned upon completion
of the course.
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| Restriction(s): |
Permission of French Studies, School of Languages and Literatures. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*1090 Basic French: Reading S,F (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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. This course is not intended for students with native or near-native
ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students. Students with advanced French may be dropped from
the course.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*1100 Basic French: Listening F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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. This course is not intended for students with native or near-native
ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students. Students with advanced French may be dropped from
the course.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*1150 Elementary French F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Restriction(s): |
Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students, will not be admitted
to this course.
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| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*1200 French Language I F,W (3-1) [0.50] |
| A first year, university-level course for students graduating with a high-school background in core French. Students will
practise written and oral French.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of FREN*1150, Grade 12U French or permission of the School of Languages and Literatures.
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| Restriction(s): |
Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students, will not be admitted
to this course. This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods.
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| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*2020 France: Literature and Society F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides an historical introduction to French life and thought as seen through literature and art. |
| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*1200 or FREN*2030 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*2030 French Language II F,W (3-1) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of FREN*1200, Grade 12U, French Immersion or permission of the School.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*2060 Quebec: Literature and Society F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides an historical introduction to Quebec life and thought from New France to the present as seen through
literature, politics, history and art.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*1200 or FREN*2030 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*2500 French Translation I W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides an introduction to the art and techniques of French-English translation. |
| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2030 |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*2520 French Composition I F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides student with opportunities to develop further their skills in textual analysis and in writing in French. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2030 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*2540 Spoken French: Theory and Practice W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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).
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| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2030 |
| Restriction(s): |
Students with native ability in French will not be admitted to this course. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*3010 Twentieth-Century French Novel W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course explores 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 will be
covered.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in even-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2020 |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*3200 Quebec Novel F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This seminar and lecture course is a survey of representative Quebec novels from World War II to the Quiet Revolution. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*3230 The Structure of French F (3-0) [0.50] |
| The course explores elements of the sound system, grammar and vocabulary of contemporary French. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2030 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*3500 French Translation II F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course introduces students to an analysis of the similarities and contrasts between French and English grammar. As well,
the course introduces students to analysis of various literary styles, and to their application in written translation.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2500 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*3520 French Composition II W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This is a continuation of FREN*2520 with special emphasis on stylistics.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2520 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*3530 Business French F (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in odd-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2030 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*4220 Recent Quebec Writing W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course analyses representative contemporary Quebec novels, short stories, essays and poems from aesthetic, thematic and
ideological points of view.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in even-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2060 |
| Restriction(s): |
FREN*3220.
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| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*4500 The French Language in Canada W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course is a descriptive, historical and socio-linguistic study of the varieties of French spoken in Canada, with particular
emphasis on Quebec.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered in odd-numbered years. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*3230 |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*4740 Research Paper in French Studies I S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| A research paper in French on an approved topic in French literature or language will be required. Individual attention will
be given to 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2020, FREN*2060, FREN*3520 |
| Restriction(s): |
70% average in all French Studies course attempts is required, although at least 75% is recommended. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*4750 Creative Writing in French S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(FREN*2020 or FREN*2060), FREN*3520, FREN*4740. 70% average in all French Studies course attempts is required, although at least 75% is recommended.
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| Restriction(s): |
70% average in all French Studies course attempts is required, although at least 75% is recommended. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| FREN*4770 Research Paper in French Studies II S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| A research paper in French on an approved topic in French literature or language will be required. Individual attention will
be given to 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
FREN*2020, FREN*2060, FREN*3520, FREN*4740 |
| Restriction(s): |
70% average in all French Studies course attempts is required, although at least 75% is recommended. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
