FR 103.3
Beginning French I
1/2(4L-1T)

An introduction to the basic grammatical concepts of French. Instruction will be based on the communicative approach.

Note: Students with credit for French 20 (Grade 11 French) in the past five years cannot take this course for credit. Students with credit for French 30 (Grade 12 French), regardless of how long ago it was taken, cannot take this course for credit. FR 103 does not count towards a major in French. This course can be used towards the humanities or languages requirement.

FR 106.3
Beginning French II
1/2(4L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): French 20 or FR 103.

A continuation of the basic grammatical concepts of
French. The communicative approach will be used with greater
emphasis on reading and writing.

Note: Students who have completed French 30 in the past five years, cannot take this course for credit. FR 106 does not count towards a major in French. This course can be used towards the humanities or languages requirement.

FR 120.6

FR 120.6 has been split into FR 121.3/122.3 and 125.3.

FR 121.3 (Formerly 120)
Intermediate French 1A
1/2(4L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): French 30 (Grade 12 Core French) or FR 106.

For students requiring a detailed review of the basic grammatical concepts of French. Practice in aural comprehension, speaking, and writing; an introduction to reading. The course meets four hours a week, and students also attend a laboratory/conversation tutorial one hour a week.

Note: Students with French 30 or FR 106 must register in either FR 121 or 122. It is recommended that students with grades below 80 per cent in French 30 or FR 106 register in FR 121. Students having graduated from Grade 12 in an Immersion program, as well as students with an additional background in French beyond the Grade 12 level, will not be allowed to register in FR 121 for credit if it has been fewer than five years since their graduation.

FR 122.3 (Formerly 120)
Intermediate French 1B
1/2(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): French 30 (Grade 12 Core French) or FR 106.

For students who have an adequate mastery of the basic grammatical concepts of French. Practice in aural comprehension, speaking and writing, and an introduction to reading. The course meets three hours a week, and students also attend a laboratory/conversation tutorial for an additional hour per week.

Note: Students with French 30 or FR 106 must register in either FR 121 or 122. It is recommended that students with grades above 80 per cent in French 30 or FR 106 register in FR 122. Students having graduated from Grade 12 in an Immersion program, as well as students with an additional background in French beyond the Grade 12 level, will not be allowed to register in FR 122 for credit if it has been fewer than five years since their graduation.

FR 125.3 (Formerly 120)
Intermediate French 2
1/2(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): FR 121 or 122.

A continuation of the language study done in FR 121 or 122, with more emphasis on reading. Students will attend a laboratory/conversation tutorial one hour a week in addition to three hours of classes.

Note: Students having graduated from Grade 12 in an Immersion program will not be allowed to register in FR 125 for credit if it has been fewer than five years since their graduation. Students with an additional background in French beyond the Grade 12 level should consult the Department before registering.

FR 128.3 (Formerly 200)
Intermediate French for Bilingual Students
1/2(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Ecole fransaskoise Grade 12, designated (or immersion) school Grade 12, out-of-province equivalent Grade 12. (If it has been more than five years since graduation from these programs, students may take 121 [or 122] and 125).

Designed to help students with a well-developed pre-university training in oral French, strengthen and raise their overall, but especially written, performance, through grammar review, précis of short documentary videos, and a critique of a choice of articles.

Note: Students with credit for Fr 121 (or 122), or 125 may not take this course for credit.

FR 181.3 (Formerly 107)
Introduction to the Literature of the Francophone World (in English)
1/2(3L)

An introduction in English to the literature of the Francophone world, using three or four major works in translation as the basis of study. Deals with the literature of France as well as literature in French in other European countries, Africa, the Caribbean and Canada.

Note: This course cannot be used as part of a French major. It can be used by non-French majors towards the humanities requirements. French majors may use it under Requirement 7.

FR 186.3 (Formerly 108)
Culture and Civilization of Francophone Countries (in English)
1/2(3L)

Examines, in English, some of the underlying myths of French and Quebec culture and civilization. Considers the acculturation of certain French myths in the former French colonies of Africa, Asia and the South Pacific.

Note: This course cannot be used as part of a French major. It can be used by non-French majors towards the humanities requirements. French majors may use it under Requirement 7.

FR 212.3 (Formerly 202)
Advanced French I
1/2(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): FR 125.

A French language course that builds on skills acquired in FR 121, 122, 125 or equivalent. Some oral work, but emphasis is placed on the practical application of grammar through reading and writing. A contemporary register of language, vocabulary and style is stressed through the study of magazines, journals and newspapers.