French

This course is for students with no prior knowledge of French. Based on a communicative approach, it will help students learn French vocabulary, understand grammatical structures and concepts, and gain oral and written communication skills. Students will develop 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 for student success.

An intensive basic course in written and spoken French; comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
This intensive, practical course is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of French.

Note: This course does not satisfy any French program requirements.

Intended for students who have studied some French in high school or have some knowledge of French. Offers a review of all basic grammar concepts and training in written and spoken French. Reinforces reading comprehension, written skills and oral/aural competence.

Notes: This course does not satisfy any French program requirements.

This course is designed to reinforce and develop fluency, accuracy of expression and style through an action-oriented approach to language teaching and learning. Students will improve their communicative language competencies (listening, reading, speaking and writing) by engaging in task-based activities in real-world, contextual situations.

By the end of FREB01H3 and FREB02H3, students will have completed the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

An introduction to translation. The course will use a wide selection of short texts dealing with a variety of topics. Grammatical and lexical problems will be examined with special attention to interference from English.

Designed for students who wish to improve their speaking abilities. The course examines the French sound system with the goal of improving students' pronunciation in reading and everyday speech. Theoretical concepts are put into practice via structured exercises and various dialogues involving useful colloquial expressions.

An analysis of the varied forms and contents of children's literature written in French. The course examines different texts in terms of target age, pictorial illustrations, didactic bent, socio-cultural dimensions etc., focusing on, among other things, fairy tales urban and otherwise, cartoons, detective stories, adventure tales, and art, science and history books.

An examination of political, social and cultural developments in France in the last hundred years. Topics will include: the impact of two World Wars; the decolonization process; the European Community; the media; the educational system; immigration etc.

A study of a variety of literary texts from the French-speaking world, excluding France and Canada. Attention will be given to the cultural and historical background as well as to the close study of works from areas including the West Indies, North and West Africa.

An examination of contemporary Québec theatre. We will study texts representative of a variety of dramatic styles. The focus will be primarily on dramatic texts; significant theatrical performances, however, will also be considered.

An examination of the internal structure of words and sentences in French.
Covered are topics including word formation, grammatical categories, syntactic structure of simple and complex clauses, and grammatical relations of subject, predicate and complement.
This course complements (FREB43H3) and FREB44H3.

A study of representative texts from the three major literary genres (fiction, drama, poetry). The course will introduce students to the critical reading of literary texts in French; students will acquire the basic concepts and techniques needed to analyze literature.

A study of the evolution of the major trends of French literature from the 18th and 19th centuries through representative texts (short stories, poetry and novels), selected for their historical relevance and literary importance. Students will also learn to use some tools required for text analysis and will apply them in context.

An examination of the imagined/imaginative in cultures and belief systems in the francophone world.  Myths and folktales from Canada, the U.S., French Guyana, North and West Africa will be examined in terms of form, function, psychological dimensions and cultural interpretations of, for instance, life, death, food and individualism.  

A continuation of FREC01H3. Students will continue to hone their language competencies by participating in activities in real-world, contextual situations and by engaging with authentic materials.

By the end of FREC01H3 and FREC02H3, students will be closer to the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

In this Community-Engaged course, students will have opportunities to strengthen their French skills (such as communication, interpersonal, intercultural skills) in the classroom in order to effectively complete a placement in the GTA’s Francophone community. By connecting the course content and their practical professional experience, students will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of experiential education: respect, reciprocity, relevance and reflection; they will enhance and apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills; they will develop their critical thinking skills to create new knowledge and products beneficial to the Francophone community partners.

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.

A continuation of FREC01H3 and FREC02H3. Through an action-oriented approach, students will continue to hone their language competencies by participating in task-based activities in real-world, contextual situations and by engaging with authentic materials. Students will also work on developing the necessary techniques for the production of various types of discourse.

By the end of FRED01H3, students will be at the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

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.