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French

Faculty List

  • C. Beauquis, M.A., Ph.D. (Western), Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
  • C. Bertrand-Jennings, L. ès L. (Paris), Ph.D. (Wayne State), Professor Emerita
  • L.E. Doucette, B.A. (London), Ph.D. (Brown), Professor Emeritus
  • S. Drouin, Ph.D. (Laval & Versailles/Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines), Assistant Professor
  • J. English, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
  • K. McCrindle, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
  • S. Mittler, M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Strasbourg), Associate Professor
  • F. Mugnier, M.A. (Lyon), Ph.D. (Grenoble), Senior Lecturer Emerita
  • J. Ndayiragije, M.A. (Montreal-UQAM), Ph.D. (Montreal-UQAM), Associate Professor
  • P. Riendeau, M.A., Ph.D. (Montreal), Associate Professor
  • M. Tsimenis, B.A. (Athens), M.A., Ph.D. (Montreal), Associate Professor, Teaching Stream

Interim Director: Professor Sandra Bamford (until June 30, 2019) (cfldirector@utsc.utoronto.ca)
Associate Director: Jeri English (jeri.english@utoronto.ca)

For curriculum inquiries please contact the CFL Undergraduate Assistant. Email:  cfl-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca

Studies in French allow for a wide range of interests: the enhancement of practical language skills, including translation, and pronunciation (FREB08H3, FREB17H3, FREB44H3, FREC18H3); the study of how the language is structured (FREB45H3, FREC46H3, FREC47H3); the development of approaches to the teaching of French (FREB11H3, FREB20H3, FREC11H3); and the exploration of the rich literatures and cultures of French Canada, France and other parts of the francophone world (FREB22H3, FREB35H3, FREB70H3, FREC54H3, FREC63H3).

The following Programs are offered at University of Toronto Scarborough: the Specialist Program in French, the Major Program in French, and the Minor Program in French.

Guidelines for course selection

French programs normally begin with FREA01H3 Language Practice I, which serves to consolidate previous knowledge, and is the prerequisite for more advanced courses in all areas. FREA01H3 is designed primarily for students with Grade 12 French or equivalent competence. However, all students who are registering for French courses for the first time at University of Toronto must first consult the French Language Self-Assessment questionnaire below to determine their level of study before registering for their first French course at UTSC. 

Students' level of proficiency will be further assessed by the course instructor during the first week of classes and will be monitored throughout the term. If the course instructor feels that a student’s proficiency is not appropriate for the level of the class (whether too high or too low), they will have the student removed from the class.

Note that the Language Practice courses FREA01H3 and FREA02H3, FREB01H3 and FREB02H3, FREC01H3 and FREC02H3, and FRED01H3 and FRED06H3 must be taken in sequence. Normally, an A-level FRE course should not be taken at the same time as, or after, a B-level FRE course. Please do not hesitate to consult the CFL Undergraduate Assistant and the Associate Director for further advice about course selection and Programs.

The statements below reflect the majority of scenarios students present with respect to their current level of French. Students should find the scenario that closest relates to them and enroll in the appropriate course on ROSI/ACORN when the enrollment period opens.

Which statement best describes you?

You should enroll in:

I have received absolutely no formal education in French and I do not speak a word of French

FREA96H3

I have completed Grade 9 core French

FREA97H3

I have completed Grade 10 core French

FREA98H3

I have completed Grade 11 core French

FREA99H3

I have completed Grade 12 core French

FREA01H3

I have completed Grade 9, 10, or 11 French Immersion or Extended French

FREA01H3

I have taken a CEFR-based proficiency exam (like the DELF or the TCF) and I am certified at the international A1 level

FREA01H3

I have completed up to Grade 12 French Immersion or Extended French

FREB01H3

I have taken a CEFR-based proficiency exam (like the DELF or the TCF) and I am certified at the international A2 level

FREB01H3

I do not speak French at home, but I have completed my schooling in a Francophone School up to Grade 12

FREC01H3

I speak French at home with my family, but I did not do my schooling in a Francophone school

FREC01H3

I have taken a CEFR-based proficiency exam (like the DELF or the TCF) and I am certified at the international B1 level

FREC01H3

I was raised in a Francophone country, I speak French at home and I and did my schooling (Kindergarten to Grade 12, or the equivalent) in a Francophone school

FRED01H3

I have taken a CEFR-based proficiency exam (like the DELF or the TCF) and I am certified at the international B2, C1 or C2 level

Please contact the Associate Director for assistance (jeri.english@utoronto.ca)

Please consult with the Associate Director of French if you have any further questions or would like further guidance on enrolment in the above mentioned courses. Do note that during the first week of classes for each respective semester, the instructor reserves the right to remove students (with recommendation) if their proficiency is above or below the expectations for the class. Please also note that students should begin their French studies in the Fall semester, with the course that best corresponds to their level.

Students of French have the opportunity to earn academic credit while studying in another province or country. For further information about this opportunity and about Letters of Permission, please visit the Studying at Other Universities website, and speak to our Undergraduate Assistant.

Students with Grade 12 French who took Summer Bursary Program courses prior to attending U of T must see the Associate Director of French during the first week of classes. After assessing the course, the Associate Director will advise the student as to the appropriate level in which to register. Failure to seek advice at that time may result in a loss of credit to which the student is entitled.

Students must consult the Associate Director of French about possible exclusions if they are considering registering in French courses in the Faculty of Arts and Science or at University of Toronto Mississauga. Failure to do so may leave the student short a course for degree credit and thus delay graduation and increase tuition fees.

Language Citation

U of T Scarborough offers a growing range of language opportunities and, as students seek international study, work opportunities and post-graduate study, they may be assisted by a notation of language proficiency. The Language Citation provides that notation. See section 6A.5 of the Calendar for more information.

St. George Equivalencies

FREA96H3 and FREA97H3: FSL100H and FSL102H
FREA98H3 and FREA99H3: FSL121Y
FREA01H3 and FREA02H3: FSL221Y
FREB01H3 and FREB02H3: FSL321Y 
FREC01H3 and FREC02H3: FSL421Y
FRED01H3 and FRED06H3: FSL442H and FSL443H

Combined Degree Programs: Honours Bachelor of Science (various) or Honours Bachelor of Arts (various)/ Master of Teaching

The Combined Degree Programs for Honours Bachelor of Science/Honours Bachelor of Arts programs at UTSC (various) and the Master of Teaching (MT) offered by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education are designed for students interested in studying the intersections of the Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or French, and Education coupled with professional teacher preparation. They allow exceptional students who are registered in specified Specialist and Major programs to apply during their third year of studies, and be considered, for admission to the MT.

The Combined Degree Programs options include:

  • French (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
  • French (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
  • French (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
  • French (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

For more information, including Admission and Program requirements, see the Combined Degree Programs section of this Calendar.

Service Learning and Outreach
For an experiential learning opportunity that also serves others, consider the course CTLB03H3 (Introduction to Service Learning), which can be found in the "Teaching and Learning” section of the Calendar.

 

French Programs

SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS)

For curriculum inquiries, contact the CFL Undergraduate Assistant: cfl-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca

This program is designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge and grasp of principles and practices in core areas of French: language, grammar, linguistics, literature and culture.

Enrolment in the CTEP program in French has been suspended indefinitely. Students who enrolled at UTSC prior to the 2014 Summer Session should refer to the 2013/14 UTSC Calendar.

Program Requirements
This program requires 12.0 credits as follows including at least 4.0 credits at the C- or D-level of which at least 1.0 credit must be at the D-level:

1. 4.0 credits as follows:
FREA01H3 Language Practice I
FREA02H3 Language Practice II
FREB01H3 Language Practice III
FREB02H3 Language Practice IV
FREC01H3 Language Practice V
FREC02H3 Language Practice VI
FRED01H3 Language Practice VII: Written French
FRED06H3 Language Practice VIII: Oral French
(Except where substitution of other French credits is permitted for students with special proficiency in the French language)

2. 2.0 credits selected from:
FREB08H3 Practical Translation I
FREB44H3 Introduction to Linguistics: French Phonetics and Phonology (taught in French)
FREB45H3 Introduction to Linguistics: French Morphology and Syntax (taught in French)
FREB46H3 History of the French Language (taught in French)
FREC12H3 Semantics: The Study of Meaning (taught in English)
FREC46H3 Syntax II (taught in English)
FREC47H3 Pidgin and Creole Languages (taught in English)
FREC48H3 Sociolinguistics of French (taught in French)
( FRED49H3) French Semantics

3. 1.5 credits selected from:
FREB22H3 The Society and Culture of Québec
FREB27H3 Modern France
FREB28H3 The Francophone World
FREB70H3 Cinema of the French-Speaking World
FREB84H3 Folktale, Myth and the Fantastic in the French-Speaking World
FREC54H3 Paris Through the Ages
FREC83H3 Cultural Identities and Stereotypes in the French-Speaking World

4. 3.0 credits in literature which must include:
FREB50H3 Introduction to French Literature I
FREB35H3 Francophone Literature
and
1.0 credit in literature from Québec, selected from the following:
FREB36H3 The 20th Century Québec Novel
FREB37H3 Contemporary Québec Drama
FREC38H3 Topics in the Literature of Québec
FRED14H3 Advanced Topics in the Literature of Québec
and
1.0 credit in French Literature, selected from the following:
FREB51H3 Literary History in Context: From the Middle Ages to the 17th Century
FREB55H3 Literary History in Context: 18th and 19th Centuries
FREC57H3 French Fiction of the 19th Century
FREC58H3 Literature of the Ancien Regime
FREC63H3 Topics in French Literature: Encountering Foreign Cultures: Travel Writing in France
FREC64H3 French Fiction of the 20th and 21st Centuries
FRED13H3 Advanced Topics in French Literature

5. 1.5 additional credits in French from either the above-mentioned courses (where not already taken) or from the list below:
FREB08H3 Practical Translation I
FREB11H3 French Language in the School System
FREB17H3 Spoken French: Conversation and Pronunciation
FREB18H3 Business French
FREB20H3 Teaching Children's Literature in French
FREC11H3 Teaching French as a Second Language
FREC18H3 Translation for Business and Professional Needs

Note: Specialist students (including CTEP) cannot obtain more than 0.5 credit (out of 12.0) by taking a course in English. This does not include CTEP courses taught in English through OISE.

SPECIALIST (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS)

Co-op Contact: askcoop@utsc.utoronto.ca 

The Specialist (Co-op) Program in French is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program that combines academic studies with paid work terms in the public, private, and/or non-profit sectors. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the academic and professional skills required to pursue employment in these areas, or to continue on to graduate training in an academic field related to French upon graduation.

In addition to their academic course requirements, student must successfully complete the additive Arts & Science Co-op Work Term Preparation courses and a minimum of two Co-op work terms.

Enrolment Requirements
The minimum qualifications for entry to the program are 4.0 credits, including FREA01H3 and FREA02H3, plus a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Current Co-op Students:
Students admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt in their first year of study must request a Co-op Subject POSt on ACORN upon completion of 4.0 credits and must meet the minimum qualifications for entry as noted above.

Prospective Co-op Students:
In addition to requesting the program on ACORN, prospective Co-op students (i.e., those not yet admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt) must also submit a Co-op Supplementary Application Form, which is available from the Arts & Science Co-op Office. (http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/askcoop/future-co-op-students). Submission deadlines follow the Limited Enrolment Program Application Deadlines set by the Office of the Registrar each year. Failure to submit both the Supplementary Application Form and the program request on ACORN will result in that student's application not being considered.

Program Requirements
Students must complete the program requirements as described in the Specialist Program in French.

Co-op Work Term Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete two Co-op work terms, each of four months duration. To be eligible for their first work term, students must be enrolled in the Specialist (Co-op) Program in French and have completed at least 9.0 credits including, FREB01H3 and FREB02H3. In addition to their academic program requirements, Co-op students complete up to four Co-op specific courses. These courses are designed to prepare students for their job search and work term experience, and to maximize the benefits of their Co-op work terms. They cover a variety of topics intended to assist students in developing the skills and tools required to secure work terms that are appropriate to their program of study, and to perform professionally in the workplace. These courses must be completed in sequence, and are taken in addition to a full course load. They are recorded as credit/no credit (CR/NCR) and are considered to be additive credit to the 20.0 required degree credits. No additional course fee is assessed as registration is included in the Co-op Program fee.

Co-op Preparation Course Requirements:
 

1. COPD01H3 – Foundations for Success in Arts & Science Co-op
- Students entering Co-op from outside of UTSC (high school or other postsecondary) will complete this course in fall of their first year at UTSC
- Current UTSC students entering Co-op in April/May will complete this course in the summer term
- Current UTSC students entering Co-op in July/August will complete this course in the fall term
 

2. COPD03H3 – Preparing to Compete for your Co-op Work Term
- Prerequisite: COPD01H3
- This course will be completed eight months in advance of the first scheduled work term
 

3. COPD11H3 – Managing your Work Term Search & Transition to Work
- Prerequisite: COPD03H3
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the first work scheduled work term
 

4. COPD12H3 – Integrating Your Work Term Experience Part I
- Prerequisite: COPD11H3 and one Co-op work term
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the second scheduled work term
 

Students must be available for work terms in each of the Fall, Winter and Summer sessions and must complete at least one of their required work terms in either a Fall or Winter session. This, in turn, requires that students take courses during at least one Summer session.

For information on fees, status in Co-op programs, and certification of completion of Co-op programs, see Section 6B.5 of the UTSC Calendar.

MAJOR PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS)

For curriculum inquiries, contact the CFL Undergraduate Assistant: cfl-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca

Program Requirements
Students must complete 8.0 credits in French, of which at least 2.0 credits must be at the C- or D-level, including

1. 3.5 credits as follows:
FREA01H3 Language Practice I
FREA02H3 Language Practice II
FREB01H3 Language Practice III
FREB02H3 Language Practice IV
FREC01H3 Language Practice V
FREC02H3 Language Practice VI
FRED01H3 Language Practice VII: Written French
(Students with special proficiency in the French language may substitute other FRE courses with the permission of the Associate Chair)

2. 1.0 credit in Linguistics:
Linguistics courses taught in French are:
FREB08H3 Practical Translation I
FREB44H3 Introduction to Linguistics: French Phonetics and Phonology
FREB45H3 Introduction to Linguistics: French Morphology and Syntax
FREB46H3 History of the French Language
FREC48H3 Sociolinguistics of French

Linguistics courses taught in English are:
FREC12H3 Semantics: The Study of Meaning
FREC46H3 Syntax II
FREC47H3 Pidgin and Creole Languages

3. 1.0 credit in Culture:
Culture courses are:
FREB22H3 The Society and Culture of Québec
FREB27H3 Modern France
FREB28H3 The Francophone World
FREB70H3 Cinema of the French-Speaking World
FREB84H3 Folktale, Myth and the Fantastic in the French-Speaking World
FREC54H3 Paris Through the Ages
FREC83H3 Cultural Identities and Stereotypes in the French-Speaking World

4. 2.5 additional credits in French as follows:
FREB50H3 Introduction to Literature in French I
and
1.0 credit in French Literature taken from the following:
FREB35H3 Francophone Literature
FREB36H3 The 20th Century Québec Novel
FREB37H3 Contemporary Québec Drama
FREB51H3 Literary History in Context: From the Middle Ages to the 17th Century
FREB55H3 Literary History in Context: 18th and 19th Centuries
FREC38H3 Topics in the Literature of Québec
FREC58H3 Literature of the Ancien Regime
FREC63H3 Topics in French Literature: Encountering Foreign Cultures: Travel Writing in French
FREC64H3 French Fiction of the 20th and 21st Centuries
FRED14H3 Advanced Topics in the Literature of Québec
and
1.0 credit in French courses not already taken

Note: At the A-level, only FREA01H3 and FREA02H3 may be counted towards a French Program.

Note: For Co-op opportunities related to the Major Program in French please see the Humanities and Social Sciences Co-operative section in this Calendar.

Note: Major students cannot obtain more than 0.5 credit (out of 8.0 credits) by taking a course taught in English.
 

MAJOR (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS)

Co-op Contact: askcoop@utsc.utoronto.ca 

The Major (Co-op) Program in French is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program that combines academic studies with paid work terms in the public, private, and/or non-profit sectors. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the academic and professional skills required to pursue employment in these areas, or to continue on to graduate training in an academic field related to French upon graduation.

In addition to their academic course requirements, students must successfully complete the additive Arts & Science Co-op Work Term Preparation courses and a minimum of two Co-op work terms.

Enrolment Requirements
The minimum qualifications for entry are 4.0 credits, including FREA01H3 and FREA02H3, plus a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Current Co-op Students:
Students admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt in their first year of study must request a Co-op Subject POSt on ACORN upon completion of 4.0 credits and must meet the minimum qualifications for entry as noted above.

Prospective Co-op Students:
In addition to requesting the program on ACORN, prospective Co-op students (i.e., those not yet admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt) must also submit a Co-op Supplementary Application Form, which is available from the Arts & Science Co-op Office (http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/askcoop/future-co-op-students). Submission deadlines follow the Limited Enrolment Program Application Deadlines set by the Office of the Registrar each year. Failure to submit both the Supplementary Application Form and the program request on ACORN will result in that student's application not being considered.

Program Requirements
Students must complete the program requirements as described in the Major Program in French.

Co-op Work Term Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete two Co-op work terms, each of four-months duration. To be eligible for their first work term, students must be enrolled in the Major (Co-op) Program in French and have completed at least 9.0 credits, including FREB01H3 and FREB02H3. In addition to their academic program requirements, Co-op students complete up to four Co-op specific courses. These courses are designed to prepare students for their job search and work term experience, and to maximize the benefits of their Co-op work terms. They cover a variety of topics intended to assist students in developing the skills and tools required to secure work terms that are appropriate to their program of study, and to perform professionally in the workplace. These courses must be completed in sequence, and are taken in addition to a full course load. They are recorded on transcripts as credit/no credit (CR/NCR) and are considered to be additive credit to the 20.0 required degree credits. No additional course fee is assessed as registration is included in the Co-op Program fee.

Co-op Preparation Course Requirements:
 

1. COPD01H3 – Foundations for Success in Arts & Science Co-op
- Students entering Co-op from outside of UTSC (high school or other postsecondary) will complete this course in fall of their first year at UTSC
- Current UTSC students entering Co-op in April/May will complete this course in the summer term
- Current UTSC students entering Co-op in July/August will complete this course in the fall term
 

2. COPD03H3 – Preparing to Compete for your Co-op Work Term
- Prerequisite: COPD01H3
- This course will be completed eight months in advance of the first scheduled work term
 

3. COPD11H3 – Managing your Work Term Search & Transition to Work
- Prerequisite: COPD03H3
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the first work scheduled work term
 

4. COPD12H3 – Integrating Your Work Term Experience Part I
- Prerequisite: COPD11H3 and one Co-op work term
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the second scheduled work term
 

Students must be available for work terms in each of the Fall, Winter and Summer sessions and must complete a least one of their required work terms in either a Fall or Winter session. This, in turn, requires that students take courses during at least one Summer session.

For information on fees, status in Co-op programs, and certification of completion of Co-op programs, see Section 6B.5 of the UTSC Calendar.

MINOR PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS)

For curriculum inquiries, contact the CFL Undergraduate Assistant: cfl-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca

Program Requirements

1. Students must complete 4.0 credits including:
FREA01H3 Language Practice I
FREA02H3 Language Practice II
FREB01H3 Language Practice III
FREB02H3 Language Practice IV

2. An additional 2.0 credits in French, 1.0 credit of which must be at the C-level.

Note: At the A-level, only FREA01H3 and FREA02H3 may be counted towards the program completion requirements.

 

French Courses


FREA01H3 - Language Practice I

Reinforcement and development of the language skills - understanding, reading, writing and speaking - necessary for higher-level courses.
The course includes grammar review (written and oral), various exercises both traditional and internet-based, and reading and discussion of texts from different francophone cultures. FREA01H3 is a prerequisite for all B-level courses.

Prerequisite: Grade 12 French or FREA99H3 or equivalent.
Exclusion: Native or near-native fluency in French,(FSL161Y), (FSL181Y), FSL221Y
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREA02H3 - Language Practice II

A continuation of FREA01H3.

Prerequisite: FREA01H3
Exclusion: Native or near-native fluency in French; ( FREA10Y3), (FSL161Y), (FSL181Y), FSL221Y
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language
Note: FREA02H3 is a prerequisite for all B-level French courses

FREA96H3 - Introductory French I

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.

Exclusion: ( LGGA21H3), ( LGGA22H3), ( LGGB23H3), ( LGGB24H3), FSL100H or equivalent
Enrolment Limits: 30 per section
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREA97H3 - Introductory French II

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.

Prerequisite: FREA96H3 or ( LGGA21H3)
Exclusion: ( LGGA22H3), FSL102H or equivalent.
Enrolment Limits: 30 per section
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREA98H3 - Intermediate French I

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.

Prerequisite: FREA97H3 or ( LGGA22H3)
Exclusion: FSL121Y, ( LGGB23H3) or equivalent
Enrolment Limits: 30 per section
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREA99H3 - Intermediate French II

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.

Prerequisite: FREA98H3, ( LGGB23H3) or equivalent.
Exclusion: Grade 12 French, ( LGGB24H3), FSL121Y or equivalent. Cannot be taken concurrently or after FREA01H3.
Enrolment Limits: 30 per section
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB01H3 - Language Practice III

This course is concerned with the development of fluency, accuracy of expression and style through the study of grammar, composition, aural/oral practice and a variety of readings. Course work can be supplemented by audio and videotapes.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: (FSL261Y), (FSL281Y), FSL321Y, (FSL331Y), (FSL341Y) or equivalent or native proficiency
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB02H3 - Language Practice IV

A continuation of FREB01H3.

Prerequisite: FREB01H3
Exclusion: (FSL261Y), (FSL281Y), FSL321Y, (FSL331Y), (FSL341Y) or equivalent or native proficiency
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB08H3 - Practical Translation I

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: Native proficiency. FREB08H3 may not be taken after or concurrently with FREC18H3, FRE480Y or FRE481Y.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB11H3 - French Language in the School System

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language
Note: Students taking this course will need to have a police check completed with the police board in the jurisdiction for which they reside. Completed police checks must be submitted to the instructor during the first day of class.

FREB17H3 - Spoken French: Conversation and Pronunciation

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

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB18H3 - Business French

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. 

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FSL366H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB20H3 - Teaching Children's Literature in French

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FRE385H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB22H3 - The Society and Culture of Québec

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

FREB27H3 - Modern France

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

FREB28H3 - The Francophone World

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FSL362Y
Breadth Requirements: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

FREB35H3 - Francophone Literature

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FRE332H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB36H3 - The 20th Century Quebec Novel

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.

Prerequisite: FREA01H3 and FREA02H3
Exclusion: FRE210Y
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB37H3 - Contemporary Quebec Drama

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.

Prerequisite: FREA01H3 and FREA02H3
Exclusion: FRE312H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB44H3 - Introduction to Linguistics: French Phonetics and Phonology

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: (FRE272Y), FRE272H, FRE274H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB45H3 - Introduction to Linguistics: French Morphology and Syntax

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3]
Exclusion: (FRE272Y), FRE272H, FRE274H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB46H3 - History of the French Language

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.

Prerequisite: FREA01H3 and FREA02H3
Exclusion: FRE273H, FRE372H, FRE373H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB50H3 - Introduction to Literature in French I

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Corequisite: FREB01H3
Exclusion: FRE240Y
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language
Note: FREB50H3 is a pre-requisite for all other French Literature courses at the B-, C-, and D-level.

FREB51H3 - Literary History in Context: From the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FRE250Y
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB55H3 - Literary History in Context: 18th and 19th Centuries

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FRE250Y
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB70H3 - Cinema of the French-Speaking World

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.

Prerequisite: FREA01H3 and FREA02H3 or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREB84H3 - Folktale, Myth and the Fantastic in the French-Speaking World

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.  

Prerequisite: [ FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC01H3 - Language Practice V

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.

Prerequisite: [ FREB01H3 and FREB02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: (FSL361Y), (FSL382H), (FSL383H), FSL421Y, FSL431Y or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC02H3 - Language Practice VI

A continuation of FREC01H3.

Prerequisite: FREC01H3
Exclusion: (FSL361Y), (FSL382H), (FSL383H), FSL421Y, FSL431Y or equivalent
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC03H3 - French in Action I: Practical Workshop in Theatre

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.

Prerequisite: FREB02H3 and FREB50H3
Enrolment Limits: 15
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language
Note: Students will meet the professors during the first week of class to have their French oral proficiency assessed. Students who are not at the appropriate level may be removed from the course.

FREC11H3 - Teaching French as a Second Language

A study of different theories of language teaching and learning and their application to the teaching of French as a second language.

Prerequisite: [[ FREB01H3 and FREB02H3] or equivalent]] and FREB11H3
Exclusion: FRE384H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC12H3 - Semantics: The Study of Meaning

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

Prerequisite: LINA01H3 or [ FREB44H3 and FREB45H3]
Exclusion: LINC12H3, FRE386H, LIN241H3, LIN341H, ( FREC49H3), ( FRED49H3)
Breadth Requirements: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

FREC18H3 - Translation for Business and Professional Needs

Practice in translating commercial, professional and technical texts. Students will have the opportunity to widen their knowledge of the vocabulary and structures particular to the language of business as well as to such fields as industrial relations, insurance, software, health care, social work and finance.

Prerequisite: [ FREB01H3 and FREB02H3] and [ FREB08H3 or ( FREB09H3)] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FREC18H3 may not be taken after or concurrently with FRE480Y or FRE481Y.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC38H3 - Topics in the Literature of Quebec

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.

Prerequisite: FREB50H3 or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC46H3 - Syntax II

Core issues in syntactic theory, with emphasis on universal principles and syntactic variation between French and English.
Same as LINC11H3. Taught in English.

Prerequisite: FREB45H3 or LINB06H3
Exclusion: FRE378H, LIN232H, LIN331H, LINC11H3
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC47H3 - Pidgin and Creole Languages

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

Prerequisite: [ LINA01H3 and LINA02H3] or [ FREB44H3 and FREB45H3]
Exclusion: LINC47H3
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC48H3 - Sociolinguistics of French

An exploration of the relationship between language and society within a francophone context.  We examine how language use is influenced by social factors.  Topics include dialect, languages in contact, language shift, social codes and pidgin and Creole languages.  Fieldwork is an integral part of this course.

Prerequisite: [[ FREB01H3 and FREB02H3] or equivalent] and [one of FREB44H3, FREB45H3, FREB46H3]
Exclusion: LINB20H3, ( LINB21H3)
Breadth Requirements: Social & Behavioural Sciences

FREC54H3 - Paris through the Ages

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.

Prerequisite: FREB27H3 or FREB50H3
Breadth Requirements: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

FREC57H3 - French Fiction of the 19th Century

This course will examine themes and literary techniques in various forms of narrative prose from across the 19th century. Attention will also be paid to the historical and sociocultural context in which these works were produced.

Prerequisite: [ FREB01H3 and FREB02H3] and [ FREB50H3 or equivalent]
Exclusion: ( FREC56H3)
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC58H3 - Literature of the Ancien Regime

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.

Prerequisite: FREB50H3
Exclusion: FRE319H and FRE320H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC63H3 - Topics in French Literature: Encountering Foreign Cultures: Travel Writing in French

An examination of the trends and attitudes embodied in travel writing from the early 20th century to now. The course considers aspects of exoticism, imperialism and ethnography as well as more contemporary cultural tourism, heritage and memory tourism, eco-tourism etc. Selections are drawn from commentators such as Gide, Camus, Kessel, Hubler and Belkaïd.

Prerequisite: [[ FREB01H3 and FREB02H3] and [ FREB50H3 or equivalent]]
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC64H3 - French Fiction of the 20th and 21st Centuries

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

Prerequisite: FREB50H3 or equivalent
Exclusion: ( FREC61H3)
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FREC83H3 - Cultural Identities and Stereotypes in the French-Speaking World

The history and development of perceptions of "us" and "them" in France and the francophone world.  The course examines language and culture, and the historic role of Eurocentrism and colonialism in the construction of cultural stereotypes. "Others" considered include the "noble savage", the "Oriental", the "country bumpkin" and the "foreigner".  This course was formerly taught in English, but will now be taught in French.

Prerequisite: [ FREB01H3 and FREB02H3] or equivalent, and one of FREB22H3, FREB27H3 and FREB28H3 or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies

FRED01H3 - Language practice VII: Written French

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.

Prerequisite: FREC02H3 or equivalent.
Exclusion: FSL431Y, FSL461Y, FSL442H or equivalent
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FRED02H3 - Supervised Reading

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.

Prerequisite: 1.0 credit at the C-level in FRE courses

FRED03H3 - Supervised Reading

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.

Prerequisite: 1.0 credit at the C-level in FRE courses

FRED04H3 - Supervised Reading

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.

Prerequisite: 1.0 credit at the C-level in FRE courses

FRED05H3 - Supervised Reading

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.

Prerequisite: 1.0 credit at the C-level in FRE courses

FRED06H3 - Language Practice VIII: Oral French

An advanced language course designed for students who want to consolidate their oral/aural skills.  In-class discussions, debates and oral presentations will enhance their fluency, expand their vocabulary and improve their pronunciation.  FRED06H3 is offered as a service-learning course.

Prerequisite: FREC02H3 or equivalent.
Exclusion: FSL443H or equivalent
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FRED07H3 - Supervised Reading

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.

Prerequisite: 1.0 credit at the C-level in FRE courses

FRED13H3 - Advanced Topics in French Literature

Topics will vary from year to year. This seminar provides intensive study of a specific aspect of French literature from France. Emphasis may be placed on the importance of a particular movement or theme that will be explored in a variety of genres (novels, short stories, essays, autobiographies) and different authors. This course will require student participation and will involve a major paper.

Prerequisite: FREB50H3 and at least 0.5 credit at the C-level in FRE literature courses
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FRED14H3 - Advanced Topics in the Literature of Quebec

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.

Prerequisite: FREB50H3 and [0.5 credit in Quebec literature and 0.5 credit in French literature, one of which must be at the C-level]
Exclusion: ( FRED12H3)
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature & Language

FRED90Y3 - Supervised Reading

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.

Prerequisite: One B-level course in the group FREB01H3- FREB84H3, except FREB17H3 and FREB18H3.
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