French

A continuation of FREA01H3.

This course is for students who have studied some French in high school or who have some prior knowledge of French, and who wish to bring their proficiency up to the level required for UTSC French programs. Students will continue to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of contextually specific activities. Class periods will include explanations of grammatical concepts, as well as communicative and interactive exercises. In addition to preparation at home, regular class attendance is paramount in order to succeed in the class.

An intensive course in written and spoken French; a continuation of FREA96H3.
This course is designed for students who have some knowledge of French. It continues the basic, comprehensive training in both written and oral French begun in FREA96H3, using the second half of the same textbook.

Intended for students who have some knowledge of French and who wish to bring their proficiency up to the level of normal University entrance; a continuation of FREA98H3; prepares students for FREA01H3. Offers training in written and spoken French, reinforcing reading comprehension, written skills and oral/aural competence.

A continuation of FREB01H3.

This course is intended for students considering a career in language teaching.
It involves a series of seminars as well as preparation for observations in local schools throughout the duration of the course.

The French language in a commercial or economic context. Of interest, among others, to students in French, Business, Accounting, Management, and Economics, this course emphasizes commercial writing techniques and exercises that include the vocabulary and structures of business language. 

A study of the historical, cultural and social development of Québec society from its origins to today. Aspects such as history, literature, art, politics, education, popular culture and cinema will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the elements of Québec culture and society that make it a distinct place in North America.

An examination of historical, political and cultural realities in different parts of the Francophone world excluding France and Canada. Topics to be discussed will include slavery, colonization, de-colonization and multilinguism.

A study of some of the major novels written in Québec since 1945. The course will focus on the evolution of the novelistic form and its relevance within modern Western literature. We will also examine the link between the novels studied and the transformation of Québec society.

An examination of the sound system of modern French. The course will acquaint student with acoustic phonetics and the basic concept and features of the French phonetic system. Phonological interpretation of phonetic data (from speech samples) and prosodic features such as stress and intonation will be examined.

An introduction to the origin and development of French, from the Latin of the Gauls to current varieties of the language. The course examines the internal grammatical and phonological history undergone by the language itself as well as the external history which includes ethnic, social, political, technological, and cultural changes.

A study of the evolution of the major trends of French literature from the Middle Ages to the 17th century through representative texts (short novels, poetry and short stories) selected for their historical relevance and literary importance.

An examination of films that have had a major impact on the development of the French-Speaking world cinema.
We will study motion pictures from France, Québec and other parts of the francophone world that have made a significant contribution to both modern cinematography and Western culture.

The purpose of the course is to improve the student's written, listening and oral skills.
The course will focus on acquisition of the appropriate means of expression through practice in text summary, composition, error analysis, review of specific grammar points and discussion of recorded material, articles and films.

This is a practical application of French in which students engage in writing and performing their own short play. Students will study French and Québécois plays, participate in acting and improvisation workshops, engage in a collaborative writing assignment, rehearse and produce their play and create a promotional poster. The final project for the course is a performance of the play.

An introduction to the role of meaning in the structure, function and use of language. Approaches to the notion of meaning as applied to English and French data will be examined.
Same as LINC12H3
Taught in English

This course considers how Québec’s literature, especially the novel, has changed since 1980. It focuses on the literary forms of the novel, the dialogues between novels and texts from different literatures (Anglo-Canadian, French, American), and various elements related to the contemporary or the postmodern.

A study of pidgin and Creole languages worldwide. The course will introduce students to the often complex grammars of these languages and examine French, English, Spanish and Dutch-based Creoles, as well as regional varieties. It will include some socio-historical discussion.
Same as LINC47H3
Taught in English

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to Paris’ great monuments, buildings, streets, and neighbourhoods through art history (painting, sculpture, and architecture), music, and literature from the Middle ages to the beginning of the 20th century.

An introduction to major French writers from the 16th century (Rabelais, Montaigne), 17th century (Corneille, Molière, La Fontaine) or 18th century (Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot). Students will learn skills required for textual analysis and will apply them to the cultural and intellectual context of literature from the Ancien Régime.

This course will examine French texts, such as comic writing, women’s writing, postmodern and postcolonial works, autobiographical works, and fantasy.

Through a review of major grammar points and the development of the necessary techniques for the production of various types of discourse (argumentative essays, summarizing, critiquing, etc.), students will be guided to work on accuracy and logical structure in written French.

These courses offer the student an opportunity to carry out independent study of an advanced and intensive kind, under the direction of a faculty member. Student and instructor work out in consultation the course's objectives, content, bibliography, and methods of approach. The material studied should bear a clear relation to the student's previous work, and should differ significantly in content and/or concentration from topics offered in regular courses. In applying to a faculty supervisor, students should be prepared to present a brief written statement of the topic they wish to explore. Final approval of the project rests with the French Discipline. Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for these courses. Interested students should contact the Discipline Representative or Program Supervisor for guidance.

These courses offer the student an opportunity to carry out independent study of an advanced and intensive kind, under the direction of a faculty member. Student and instructor work out in consultation the course's objectives, content, bibliography, and methods of approach. The material studied should bear a clear relation to the student's previous work, and should differ significantly in content and/or concentration from topics offered in regular courses. In applying to a faculty supervisor, students should be prepared to present a brief written statement of the topic they wish to explore. Final approval of the project rests with the French Discipline. Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for these courses. Interested students should contact the Discipline Representative or Program Supervisor for guidance.

These courses offer the student an opportunity to carry out independent study of an advanced and intensive kind, under the direction of a faculty member. Student and instructor work out in consultation the course's objectives, content, bibliography, and methods of approach. The material studied should bear a clear relation to the student's previous work, and should differ significantly in content and/or concentration from topics offered in regular courses. In applying to a faculty supervisor, students should be prepared to present a brief written statement of the topic they wish to explore. Final approval of the project rests with the French Discipline. Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for these courses. Interested students should contact the Discipline Representative or Program Supervisor for guidance.

The focus of this seminar will vary from year to year and may examine one specific advanced aspect of Québec’s literature by studying a variety of genres (novels, short stories, essays, autobiographies). The course will include questions of identity, the Self, migration, etc. It may also explore literatures from culturally-diverse communities based in Québec.