Students registered in any of the language courses (103, 106, 121, 122, 125, 212, 215) should plan to attend weekly oral tutorials as scheduled in the Registration Guide. A multi-media laboratory is also available on a library basis. Students who have completed the Immersion program in French to Grade 12, the ACFC program in French, or the French program in a Designated School, must register in FREN 128 and 218. Students having graduated from Grade 12 in an Immersion program will not be allowed to register in FREN 121/122 or 125 for credit. Students with credit for French 30 (Grade 12 Core French) must take FREN 121/122, 125. Students with an additional background in French beyond the Grade 12 level should consult the Department before registering.
Note: Students taking approved summer immersion French language courses will receive transfer credit for junior or senior French which may be used to satisfy the French degree requirements for the Honours, Double Honours, Four-year, Three-year, Minor or Recognition in French, to a maximum of 6 credit units. Students with transfer credit for an approved summer immersion course must obtain written permission from the Department, prior to registering in subsequent French language courses. Failure to do so may result in loss of credit.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
FREN 212.3
(Formerly 202)
Advanced French I
1/2(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125.
A French language course that builds on skills acquired in FREN 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.
FREN 218.3
(Formerly 200)
Advanced French II
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 128 or 212.
Completes the grammar review started in FREN 128 and FREN 212, and enhances writing skills through intensive vocabulary exercises, précis of and commentary on longer documentary videos and a critique of a Quebecois novel.
Note: Students with credit for FREN 125 or 215 may not take this course for credit.
FREN 220.3
(Formerly 210)
Masterpieces of French Literature
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125 or 218 (may be taken concurrently); or equivalent.
An introduction to literary studies in French. The course will combine two elements: how to approach a French literary text, and a general introduction to French literature. It will study a selected number of French authors from the different genres and the various periods of French literature.
Note: Students with credit for FREN 210 may not take this course for credit.
FREN 230.3
(Formerly 213)
Introduction to French Canadian Literature
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125 or 218 (may be taken concurrently); or equivalent.
An introduction to the literature of 20th-century French Canada. A study of the main literary genres – short story, novel, plays, poetry and poetic prose – in their relationship to everyday life.
Note: Students with credit for FREN 213 may not take this course for credit.
FREN 251.3
French Civilization through the Ages
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 121 (or 122) and 125; or equivalent.
Characterizes the historical periods of France from the Middle Ages to the 20th century and studies the arts (painting, architecture and music) through selected artists and works.
FREN 252.3
France Today
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 121 (or 122) and 125; or equivalent.
A study of present-day France: the geography, recent history, everyday life, political and economic life, problems and concerns, cultural activities, attitudes, and the changes occurring.
FREN 258.3
French for Business
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125 or 218 (may be taken concurrently).
An intermediate course in business French, introducing topics such as big and small business, banks, international business as well as material on résumés, letters and job interviews and basic information on computers and the Internet, focussing on both Canada and France.
FREN 261.0
Revolution and Dissidence in Protest Literature
1/2(1T)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125 or 218 (may be taken concurrently).
A tutorial accompanying LIT 261.
FREN 262.0
Exiles and Emigres in Expatriation
1/2(1T)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125 or 218 (may be taken concurrently).
A tutorial accompanying LIT 262.
FREN 263.0
Heroines Anti Heroines and Gender Definition in Literature
1/2(1T)
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125 or 218 (may be taken concurrently).
A tutorial accompanying LIT 263.