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), Associate 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
  • M. Pillet, Ph.D. (Toronto), Part-time Assistant Professor
  • P. Riendeau, M.A., Ph.D. (Montreal), Associate Professor
  • S. Sonina, Ph.D. (Toronto), Part-time Assistant Professor
  • M. Tsimenis, B.A. (Athens), M.A., Ph.D. (Montreal), Associate Professor, Teaching Stream

Chair: C. Beauquis  Email: dls-chair.utsc@utoronto.ca
For curriculum inquiries please contact the department's Program Coordinator at dls-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca.
Please visit the Department of Language Studies website to read more about our faculty events and news items.

Studies in French allow for a wide range of interests: the enhancement of practical language skills, including translation, and pronunciation (FREB08H3FREB17H3FREB44H3FREC18H3, FRED28H3); the study of how the language is structured (FREB45H3FREC46H3FREC47H3); the development of approaches to the teaching of French (FREB11H3FREB20H3FREC11H3); the exploration of the rich kinds of literature and cultures of French Canada, France and other parts of the francophone world (FREB22H3FREB35H3FREB70H3FREC54H3FREC63H3, FREC70H3); and hands-on experiences in practical applications of French (FREC03H3, FREC10H3).

Combined Degree Programs, Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) /Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) with the Master of Teaching (MT) offered by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education provide students with a direct pathway to the completion, in 6 years, of their Undergraduate degree, Ontario Teacher’s Certificate of Qualifications, and Master’s degree.​ These Combined Degree Programs allow students to complete 1.0 credit in courses that may be counted towards both degrees.

The Combined Degree Programs options are:

  • 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

Program Combination Restrictions in French

The following programs are offered at the University of Toronto Scarborough: the Specialist Program in French, the Major Program in French, and the Minor Program in French.
The Specialist/Specialist Co-op, Major/Major Co-op, and Minor programs in French cannot be combined.

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

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 for most non-Francophone students. FREA01H3 is designed primarily for students with Grade 12 core French or equivalent competence. However, all students who are registering for French courses for the first time at the University of Toronto will complete the French Language Placement test (see details 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 & FREA02H3FREB01H3 & FREB02H3FREC01H3 & FREC02H3, and FRED01H3 & FRED06H3 must be taken in sequence. An A-level FRE course should not be taken at the same time as, or after, a B-level FRE course. Students must complete a language placement test to determine the appropriate Language Practice course for enrolment. Instructions for the Language Placement Test are found on our website.

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 a 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.

Please do not hesitate to consult the Program Coordinator or the Associate Chair for further advice about course selection and programs.

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 Chair of French during the first week of classes. After assessing the course, the Associate Chair 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 Chair of French about possible exclusions if they are considering registering in French courses in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George campus or at the 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 the Language Citation section of the Calendar for more information.

St. George Equivalencies
FREA96H3 and FREA97H3 or FREA90Y3: FSL100H1 and FSL102H1
FREA98H3 and FREA99H3 or FREA91Y3: FSL120H1 and FSL122H1
FREA01H3 and FREA02H3: FSL22H1 and FSL222H1
FREB01H3 and FREB02H3: FSL224H1/FSH225H1 and FSL320H1
FREC01H3 and FREC02H3: FSL322H1 and FSL430H1
FRED01H3 and FRED06H3: FSL442H and FSL443H

Experiential Learning and Outreach

For a community-based experiential learning opportunity in your academic field of interest, consider the course CTLB03H3, which can be found in the Teaching and Learning section of the Calendar.

French Programs

COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS, HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS / MASTER OF TEACHING

The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc)/ Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) with the Master of Teaching (MT) offered by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education are designed for students who are interested in a career in Education. They allow exceptional students who are registered in one of the 50 identified Specialist and Major programs to gain early admission to the MT, which is a full-time professional program that leads to both a Master's degree and eligibility to become a certified teacher in Ontario. Students who successfully complete one of the Combined Degree Programs listed below will earn two University of Toronto degrees (HBA/ HBSc and MT), and be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for a Certificate of Qualifications as elementary or secondary school teachers.

Contact Information:
Combined Degree Programs Coordinator
Email: cdp.utsc@utoronto.ca

The Combined Degree Programs options are:

Department of Anthropology

  • Evolutionary Anthropology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Evolutionary Anthropology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Socio-Cultural Anthropology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
  • Socio-Cultural Anthropology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Arts, Culture and Media

  • Theatre and Performance Studies (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Biological Sciences

  • Biology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Conservation and Biodiversity (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Conservation and Biodiversity (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Human Biology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Human Biology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Integrative Biology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Plant Biology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching

Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

  • Mathematics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Mathematics (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Mathematics (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Mathematics (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching

Department of English

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

Department of Language Studies

  • 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

Department of Historical and Cultural Studies

  • History (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
  • History (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Human Geography

  • Human Geography (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
  • Human Geography (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences

  • Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Biochemistry (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Biochemistry (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Chemistry (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Chemistry (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Environmental Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Environmental Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Environmental Physics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Environmental Physics (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Physics and Astrophysics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Physics and Astrophysics (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
  • Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching

Department of Sociology

  • Sociology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
  • Sociology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Students applying to the MT must have two teaching subjects regardless of the concentration they are applying to (Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, or Intermediate/Senior), and must have completed at least 6.0 credits in their first teaching subject and at least 3.0 credits in their second teaching subject (note: both French as a Second Language and Science require at least 6.0 credits in university courses even when they are a second teaching subject). Each of the programs listed below includes a minimum of 6.0 credits in courses that can be applied towards the completion of the prerequisites for the identified OISE teaching subject(s).

UTSC Programs Fit With OISE MT Teaching Subjects:

UTSC ProgramMT Teaching Subjects - Required Number of Courses/Credits Completed
- Specialist/ Specialist Co-op in Medicinal and Biological ChemistryScience - Chemistry, or
Science - Biology, or
Science - General
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Molecular Biology and BiotechnologyScience - Biology, or
Science - General
- Major/Major Co-op In Biochemistry
- Major in Biology
- Specialist in Conservation and Biodiversity
- Major in Conservation and Biodiversity
- Specialist in Human Biology
- Major in Human Biology
- Specialist in Integrative Biology
- Major in Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease
- Major in Plant Biology
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Global Environmental Change

Science - Biology

 

- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Chemistry
- Major/Major Co-op in Chemistry
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Environmental Chemistry
Science - Chemistry
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Environmental Physics
- Specialist in Physics and Astrophysics
- Major in Physics and Astrophysics
- Specialist in Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Science - Physics
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Mathematics
- Major/Major Co-op in Mathematics
Mathematics
- Specialist in Evolutionary Anthropology
- Major in Evolutionary Anthropology
- Specialist in Socio-Cultural Anthropology
- Major in Socio-Cultural Anthropology
- Specialist in Sociology
- Major in Sociology
Social Science - General
- Major in Theatre and Performance StudiesDramatic Arts
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in English
- Major/Major Co-op in English
English
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in French
- Major/Major Co-op in French
French (Second Language)
- Specialist in History
- Major in History
History
- Specialist in Human Geography
- Major in Human Geography
Geography

Application Process:

  • Applicants must apply to the Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA)/ Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) program, the MT program and the CDP.
  • Qualified students in Year 3 of their HBA/ HBSc degree program apply to the MT program; those accepted will receive a conditional offer to start the MT program upon completion of their HBA/ HBSc program and degree requirements.

Minimum Admission Requirements:

To be considered for conditional admission to the MT program and the selected CDP, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Be admitted to the HBA/ HBSc degree and at least one of the above-listed undergraduate programs at UTSC.
  • Meet the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the MT program.
  • Be enrolled full-time and in good standing in the HBA/ HBSc program(s):
    • have a B+ average or higher in Year 2;
    • carry a full course load of 5.0 credits each year (i.e., complete 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions - Fall, Winter, Summer); where necessary, exceptions will be made for students in Co-op programs.
  • Have completed at least half of the teaching subjects' prerequisite courses - i.e., 3.0 credits in the first teaching subject and at least 1.5 credits in the second teaching subject (or 3.0 credits if the second teaching subject is French as a Second Language or Science) - by the end of Year 3.
  • Provide at least two letters of reference (see: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/mt/Home.html).
  • Provide a Statement of Intent indicating their preferred concentration (Primary/Junior, Junior Intermediate, or Intermediate/Senior) and describe three significant teaching and/or teaching-related experiences they have had, especially with groups of children; with reference to these experiences, applicants should identify insights gained about teaching and learning, and explain how, based on these insights, they might contribute to the education of students in today's schools. On their resumé, applicants must list, in chart form, the extent of their teaching experiences; the chart should include dates, location of the experience, applicants' role, and number of hours working with students.
  • Meet other qualifications as specified by the MT program, including: a police record check, relevant teaching experiences, academic and professional references, and satisfying teaching subject prerequisites.

To be given full, unconditional admission to the MT program, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Maintain a B+ average or higher in their final year of study in the HBA/ HBSc program, or over upper-level (C- and D-level) courses.
  • Achieve at least a B+ average in 1.0 credit in graduate courses taken in Year 4.
  • Regardless of the concentration to which they are applying (Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, Intermediate/Senior), complete the prerequisites for both the first and second teaching subjects; students are encouraged to consult often with their HBA/HBSc Program Supervisor, as well as the Combined Degree Programs Coordinator.
  • Be conferred with the HBA/ HBSc degree.

Program Requirements and Path to Completion:

  • Year 1 to 4: HBA/ HBSc degree requirements:
    • students must complete all of the HBA/ HBSc program and degree requirements;
    • students are expected to carry a full course load of 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions (Fall, Winter, Summer) of each year;
    • in Year 3, qualified students may apply to the MT and the CDP and may be offered conditional admission to the MT;
    • by the end of Year 3 students must complete at least 3.0 credits required for the first teaching subject, and at least 1.5 credits for the second teaching subject (or 3.0 credits if the second teaching subject is French as a Second Language or Science);
    • in Year 4, students who receive a conditional offer of admission to the CDP must complete any two of the graduate elective half courses recommended by OISE for CDP students; these courses (1.0 credit) are counted towards the completion of both the HBA/ HBSc degree and the MT program and degree; CDP students are graded as graduate students in these courses and are required to meet graduate expectations;
    • by the end of Year 4, students must complete all HBA/ HBSc program requirements and degree requirements, including at least 6.0 credits required for the first teaching subject, and  at least 3.0 credits for the second teaching subject (or 6.0 credits if the second teaching subject is French as a Second Language or Science).
  • Year 5 and 6: Remaining MT program and degree requirements:
    • students must complete 11.0 credits as identified by OISE.

SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS) - SCSPE2156

For curriculum inquiries, contact the department's Program Coordinator: dls-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. 3.5 credits in Language Practice:
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
(Except where substitution of other French credits is permitted for students with special proficiency in the French language)

2. 2.0 credits in Linguistics:
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 
FREC44H3 French Semantics 
FREC46H3 French Syntax
FREC47H3 Pidgin and Creole Languages (taught in English)
FREC48H3 Sociolinguistics of French 

3. 1.5 credits in Culture:
FREB22H3 The Society and Culture of Québec
FREB27H3 Modern France
FREB28H3 The Francophone World
FREB70H3 Introduction to Film Analysis in French
FREB84H3 Folktale, Myth and the Fantastic in the French-Speaking World
FREC03H3 French in Action I: Practical Workshop in Theatre
FREC54H3 Paris Through the Ages
FREC70H3 Cinema, Movements and Genres
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 Ancient 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. 2.0 additional credits in French Linguistics, French Culture or Literature (where not already taken) or from the list below:
FREB11H3 French Language in the School System
FREB17H3 Spoken French: Conversation and Pronunciation
FREB18H3 Business French
FREB20H3 Teaching Children's Literature in French

FREC10H3 Community-Engaged Learning in the Francophone Community
FREC11H3 Teaching French as a Second Language
FREC18H3 Translation for Business and Professional Needs
FRED06H3 Language Practice VIII: Oral French

Notes:
1. 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.
2. At the A-level, only FREA01H3 and FREA02H3 may be counted towards a French Program.

SPECIALIST (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS) - SCSPE2156C

For more information, please contact:

Academic Program Advisor: dls-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca

Co-op Program Coordinator: coopsuccess.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, 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 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:
Prospective Co-op students (i.e., those not yet admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt) must submit a program request on ACORN, and meet the minimum qualifications noted above. Deadlines follow the Limited Enrolment Program Application Deadlines set by the Office of the Registrar each year. Failure to submit 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. COPB50H3/​(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, Winter, or Summer of their first year at UTSC. 
- Current UTSC students entering Co-op in April/May will complete this course in the Summer semester.
- Current UTSC students entering Co-op in July/August will complete this course in the Winter semester.

2. COPB51H3/​(COPD03H3) – Preparing to Compete for your Work Term
- This course will be completed eight months in advance of the first scheduled work term.

3. COPB52H3/​(COPD11H3) – Managing your Job Search and Transition to the Workplace
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the first work scheduled work term.

4. COPC98H3/​(COPD12H3) – Integrating Your Work Term Experience Part I
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the second scheduled work term.

5. COPC99H3/​(COPD13H3) – Integrating Your Work Term Experience Part II
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the third scheduled work term (for programs that require the completion of 3 work terms and/or four months in advance of any additional work terms that have been approved by the Arts and Science Co-op Office.

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

For information on fees, status in Co-op programs, and certification of completion of Co-op programs, see the Co-operative Programs section and the Arts and Science Co-op section in the UTSC Calendar.

MAJOR PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS) - SCMAJ2156

For curriculum inquiries, contact the department's Program Coordinator: dls-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca

Program Requirements
Students must complete 8.0 credits in French, including 2.0 credits at the C- or D-level, of which 0.5 credit must be at the D-level, as follows:

1. 3.5 credits in Language Practice:
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:
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

FREC44H3 French Semantics 
FREC46H3 French Syntax
FREC48H3 Sociolinguistics of French
FREC47H3 Pidgin and Creole Languages (taught in English) 

3. 1.0 credit in Culture:
Culture courses are:
FREB22H3 The Society and Culture of Québec
FREB27H3 Modern France
FREB28H3 The Francophone World
FREB70H3 Introduction to Film Analysis in French
FREB84H3 Folktale, Myth and the Fantastic in the French-Speaking World
FREC03H3 French in Action I: Practical Workshop in Theatre
FREC54H3 Paris Through the Ages
FREC70H3 Cinema, Movements and Genres
FREC83H3 Cultural Identities and Stereotypes in the French-Speaking World

4. 1.5 credits in Literature:
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
FREC57H3 French Fiction of the 19th Century
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
FRED13H3 Advanced Topics in French Literature
FRED14H3 Advanced Topics in the Literature of Québec

5. 1.0 credit in French Linguistics, French Culture or Literature (where not already taken) or from the list below:

FREB11H3 French Language in the School System 
FREB17H3 Spoken French: Conversation and Pronunciation 
FREB18H3 Business French 
FREB20H3 Teaching Children's Literature in French 
FREC10H3 Community-Engaged Learning in the Francophone Community 
FREC11H3 Teaching French as a Second Language 
FREC18H3 Translation for Business and Professional Needs
FRED06H3 Language Practice VIII: Oral French

Notes:
1. At the A-level, only FREA01H3 and FREA02H3 may be counted towards a French Program.
2. For Co-op opportunities related to the Major Program in French, please see the Humanities and Social Sciences Co-operative section in this Calendar.
3. 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) - SCMAJ2156C

For more information, please contact:

Academic Program Coordinator: dls-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca

Co-op Program Coordinator: coopsuccess.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:
Prospective Co-op students (i.e., those not yet admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt) must submit a program request on ACORN, and meet the minimum qualifications noted above. Deadlines follow the Limited Enrolment Program Application Deadlines set by the Office of the Registrar each year. Failure to submit 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. COPB50H3/​(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, Winter, or Summer of their first year at UTSC. 
- Current UTSC students entering Co-op in April/May will complete this course in the Summer semester.
- Current UTSC students entering Co-op in July/August will complete this course in the Winter semester.

2. COPB51H3/​(COPD03H3) – Preparing to Compete for your Work Term
- This course will be completed eight months in advance of the first scheduled work term.

3. COPB52H3/​(COPD11H3) – Managing your Job Search and Transition to the Workplace
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the first work scheduled work term.

4. COPC98H3/​(COPD12H3) – Integrating Your Work Term Experience Part I
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the second scheduled work term.

5. COPC99H3/​(COPD13H3) – Integrating Your Work Term Experience Part II
- This course will be completed four months in advance of the third scheduled work term (for programs that require the completion of 3 work terms and/or four months in advance of any additional work terms that have been approved by the Arts and Science Co-op Office.

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

For information on fees, status in Co-op programs, and certification of completion of Co-op programs, see the Co-operative Programs section and the Arts and Science Co-op section in the UTSC Calendar.

MINOR PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS) - SCMIN2156

For curriculum inquiries, contact the department's Program Coordinator: dls-ua@utsc.utoronto.ca

Program Requirements

Students must complete 4.0 credits in total, of which 1.0 must be at the C-level or higher.

1. 2.0 credits from the following:
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

2. Additional 2.0 credits in French

Notes:
1. At the A-level, only FREA01H3 and FREA02H3 may be counted towards the program completion requirements.
2. Where student's proficiency in French is advanced enough to skip some or all of the courses in requirement 1, substitutions can be made in consultation with the Associate Director of French.

 

French Courses

FREA01H3 - Language Practice I

This course is designed to consolidate the language skills necessary for higher-level French courses 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 FREA01H3 and FREA02H3, students will have completed the level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Prerequisite: Grade 12 French or FREA91Y3 or FREA99H3 or equivalent
Exclusion: Native or near-native fluency in French, (FSL161Y), (FSL181Y), FSL221Y, FSL220H1
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language
Note: FREA01H3 is a prerequisite for all B-level French courses.

FREA02H3 - Language Practice II

A continuation of FREA01H3. Students will continue to 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 FREA01H3 and FREA02H3, students will have completed the level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Prerequisite: FREA01H3
Exclusion: Native or near-native fluency in French; (FREA10Y3), (FSL161Y), (FSL181Y), FSL221Y, FSL22H1
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language
Note: FREA02H3 is a prerequisite for all B-level French courses.

FREA90Y3 - Intensive Introductory 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.


Exclusion: (LGGA21H3), (LGGA22H3), (LGGB23H3), (LGGB24H3), FREA96H3, FREA97H3, [FSL100H1 or equivalent], or any prior knowledge of French
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language
Note: 1. This course does not satisfy any French program requirements. It is a 6 week, 1.0 credit course that will be offered only in the Summer semesters as part of the Summer Language Institute. Students will be expected to attend up to 12 hours of class per week. 2. Priority will be given to students in the Specialist Co-op program in Management and International Business (MIB), Specialist/Specialist Co-op and Major/Major Co-op programs in Linguistics, and Specialist Co-op programs in International Development Studies (both BA and BSc).

FREA91Y3 - Intensive Intermediate French

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.



Prerequisite: FREA90Y3 or FREA97H3
Exclusion: FREA98H3, FREA99H3, [LGGB23H3 or equivalent], or FSL121Y1
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language
Note: 1.This course does not satisfy any French program requirements. Students who complete this course may continue into FREA01H3. This is a 6 week, 1.0 credit course that will be offered only in the Summer semesters as part of the Summer Language Institute. Students will be expected to attend up to 12 hours of class per week. 2. Priority will be given to students in the Specialist program in Management and International Business (MIB), Specialist/Specialist Co-op and Major/Major Co-op programs in Linguistics, and Specialist Co-op programs in International Development Studies (both BA and BSc).

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.

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

Exclusion: (LGGA21H3), (LGGA22H3), (LGGB23H3), (LGGB24H3), FSL100H or equivalent
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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.

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

Prerequisite: FREA96H3 or (LGGA21H3)
Exclusion: (LGGA22H3), FSL102H or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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.

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

Prerequisite: FREA97H3 or (LGGA22H3)
Exclusion: FSL121Y, (LGGB23H3) or equivalent
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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.

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

Prerequisite: FREA98H3, (LGGB23H3) or equivalent.
Exclusion: Grade 12 French, (LGGB24H3), FSL121Y or equivalent. Cannot be taken concurrently or after FREA01H3.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language

FREB01H3 - Language Practice III

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.

Prerequisite: [FREA01H3 and FREA02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FSL224H1, FSL225H1, (FSL261Y), (FSL281Y), FSL321Y, (FSL331Y), (FSL341Y) or equivalent or native proficiency
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language

FREB02H3 - Language Practice IV

A continuation of FREB01H3. Students will continue to develop their accuracy of expression and improve their fluency by engaging in 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.

Prerequisite: FREB01H3
Exclusion: FSL320H1, (FSL261Y), (FSL281Y), FSL321Y, (FSL331Y), (FSL341Y) or equivalent or native proficiency
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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 and Language
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

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 and 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
Exclusion: FREC01H3, FREC02H3, FRED01H3, FRED06H3; and any Francophone students
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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 and 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 and Language
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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) and FRE272H and FRE274H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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 and 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 and Language
Note: FREB50H3 is a pre-requisite for all other French Literature courses at the 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 and 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 and Language

FREB70H3 - Introduction to Film Analysis in French

This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of the language of cinema. By examining important films from the French-speaking world, students will learn to analyse the composition of shots and sequences, the forms of expression used in cinematographic language, film editing and certain aspects of filmic narrative.

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

FREC01H3 - Language Practice V

This course is designed to hone students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through group work, written projects, oral presentations and robust engagement with authentic materials. Students will improve their communicative language competencies by participating in activities in real-world, contextual situations.

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

Prerequisite: [FREB01H3 and FREB02H3] or equivalent.
Exclusion: FSL322H1, (FSL361Y), (FSL382H), (FSL383H), FSL421Y, FSL431Y or equivalent.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language

FREC02H3 - Language Practice VI

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.

Prerequisite: FREC01H3
Exclusion: FSL420H1, (FSL361Y), (FSL382H), (FSL383H), FSL421Y, FSL431Y or equivalent
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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.

FREC10H3 - Community-Engaged Learning in the Francophone Community

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.

Prerequisite: FREC01H3 or equivalent. For students who have not taken FRE courses at UTSC, or students who have advanced French proficiency, they must pass the international B1 level of a CEFR-based proficiency exam.
Corequisite: FREC02H3
Exclusion: CTLB03H3
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language
Note: Ideally, students will complete FREC02H3 concurrently with FREC10H3, rather than prior to FREC10H3.

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 and Language

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 [FREB08H3 or (FREB09H3)] or equivalent.
Corequisite: FREB02H3
Exclusion: FREC18H3 may not be taken after or concurrently with FRE480Y or FRE481Y.
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

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 and Language

FREC44H3 - French Semantics

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

Prerequisite: FREB44H3 and FREB45H3
Exclusion: (FREC12H3), LINC12H3, LIN241H3, LIN341H, FRE386H
Breadth Requirements: History, Philosophy and Cultural Studies

FREC46H3 - French Syntax

Core issues in syntactic theory, with emphasis on French universal principles and syntactic variation.

Prerequisite: FREB45H3
Exclusion: LINC11H3, FRE378H, LIN232H, LIN331H
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and Language

FREC70H3 - Cinema, Movements and Genres

This course is a study of major genres (such as the musical, comedy, drama, documentary) and movements (such as the French New Wave, le Cinéma du look, social cinema, Beur cinema, political cinema) of the French-speaking world. We will study motion pictures from France, Québec, Africa and other parts of the Francophone world that have made a significant contribution to modern cinematography and culture.

Prerequisite: FREB70H3, or permission of the instructor
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

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 and Cultural Studies

FRED01H3 - Language practice VII: Written French

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.

Prerequisite: FREC02H3 or equivalent.
Exclusion: FSL431Y, FSL461Y, FSL442H or equivalent
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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

This is 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.

Prerequisite: FREC02H3 or equivalent.
Exclusion: FSL443H and FSL473H or equivalent
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and 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 and 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 and Language

FRED28H3 - Special Topics in Translation

A continuation of FREB08H3 and FREC18H3 involving translation of real-world documents and practical exercises as well as a theoretical component. Students will use a variety of conceptual and practical tools to examine problems that arise from lexical, syntactic and stylistic differences and hone skills in accessing and evaluating both documentary resources and specific professional terminology. The course includes two field trips. Different translation fields (e.g. Translation for Government and Public Administration, or Translation for Medicine and Health Sciences) will be chosen from year to year.

Prerequisite: FREC18H3 or equivalent
Breadth Requirements: Arts, Literature and Language
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

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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