Current Course Offerings
No FREN course(s) were found for W2022 term.
Winter 2022
No FREN course(s) were found for W2022 term.
Winter 2022
No FREN course(s) were found for W2022 term.
Winter 2022
No FREN course(s) were found for W2022 term.
Winter 2022
No FREN course(s) were found for W2022 term.
Winter 2022
No FREN course(s) were found for W2022 term.
Winter 2022
No FREN course(s) were found for W2022 term.
Courses Offered in Other Terms
FREN220
Students will familiarize themselves with techniques of literary analysis, as applied to representative works from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, including theatre, fiction, poetry and non-fiction prose. To be taken by all students intending to proceed to the Minor, Major or Honours program
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Literary works from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. Not available for credit towards a Minor, Major or Honours program in French. May be taken up to two times for a total of 6 credits with different content. Taught in French. Prerequisite: 6 credits of first-year English, ARTS 001, or Foundations, and at least second year standing.
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A basic introduction to the grammar, phonetics, semantics and syntax of Old French in literary texts from the ninth to the fourteenth centuries. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 223.
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Literary texts from the eleventh to the fifteenth century. Topics may include the epic, Tristan texts, Arthurian texts, the short narrative, satirical texts, religious drama, secular drama, lyric poetry, didactic poetry, Francois Villon.
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Occasionally, when this course has a medieval topic, it may be counted toward the Medieval Studies Major or Minor. Please discuss this course with the Medieval Studies Advisor who will determine whether the course is eligible for the Medieval Studies Program. Taught in French. Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 330.
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Topics may include historical phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, lexicology.
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The Indo-European background; Classical and Vulgar Latin; the origin development and spread of the Romance Languages, their vocabulary, phonology, morphology, syntax; vernacular Latin texts and Romance texts. See Calendar for prerequisites. Cross listed as: SPAN 468, RMST 468.
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FREN101 Beginners' French I Sections
Basic vocabulary, the rudiments of grammar and familiarization with cultures of the French-speaking world. This course is aligned with level A1 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN102 Beginners' French II Sections
A continuation of FREN 101. This course is aligned with level A1 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN201 Elementary French I Sections
Continued improvement in listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course is aligned with level A2 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN202 Elementary French II Sections
A continuation of FREN 201. This course aligned with level A2 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN301 Intermediate French I Sections
Refinement of reading, writing and speaking skills through the study of contemporary literature and other authentic documents of the French-speaking world. This course is aligned with level B1 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN302 Intermediate French II Sections
A continuation of FREN 301. This course is aligned with level B1 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN311 Introduction to Literature in French Sections
Critical reading of foundational literary texts in French from genres of prose fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and theatre.
FREN321 Critical Writing Sections
Practical tools for university-level writing in French. Apply stylistic devices and rhetorical structures to form questions and arguments, analyse literary and cultural objects, and produce a variety of essay genres.
FREN330 Introduction to Quebec Literature Sections
Survey of representative literary texts from Quebec viewed in their historical, social, and cultural contexts.
FREN341 Arts, Cultures and Society from Romanticism to the Present Day Sections
Exploration of modern and contemporary French culture and literature from the early 19th century to the present day; the impact of society on the arts and vice versa.
FREN346 French at Work Sections
Communicative French for students preparing for a career in the francophone world. This course is aligned with the B1 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN352 French Grammar Sections
Principles of grammar theory and contextualized French grammatical concepts. Emphasis on terminology and analysis of grammatical issues. Aligned with CEFR level B2 objectives.
FREN353 Advanced French Grammar Sections
Advanced grammar theory and critical analysis of difficult French grammatical structures. Emphasis on autonomous examination of complex grammatical issues.
FREN357 Translation Sections
Principles, practical strategies and methods of translation from French to English and English to French. Overview of the main challenges involved in intercultural communication.
FREN370 Introduction to French Linguistics Sections
A survey of basic terminology, methods, problems, and theoretical trends in French linguistics, specifically designed to provide students with a foundation for advanced language study in French.
FREN401 Upper-Intermediate French I Sections
Communicative proficiency at an autonomous level: vocabulary enrichment, pronunciation practice, grammatical analysis and development of efficient reading and writing techniques. This course is aligned with level B2 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN402 Upper-Intermediate French II Sections
A continuation of FREN 401. This course is aligned with level B2 objectives of the CEFR.
FREN409 Ancients and Moderns: Studies in 17th-century French Literature Sections
Aesthetic and ideological trends of seventeenth-century French literature in their historical context.
FREN417 Popular Fiction Sections
Popular genres in modern French fiction, including science fiction, crime, romance, fantasy and historical fiction. Aesthetic characteristics, historical context and cultural relevance.
FREN418 African and Caribbean Francophone Literatures Sections
Representative and contemporary writings from African and Caribbean francophone cultures.
FREN428 Francophone Cinema Sections
Study of major past and contemporary film productions from around the Francophone world.
FREN470 Studies in Modern French Linguistics Sections
Current topics in French linguistics. Consult the Department for this year's offerings.
FREN477 Contemporary Varieties of French Sections
Study of the different varieties (or dialects) of contemporary French and issues related to French-speaking communities around the world.
FREN495 Research Seminar in French Literature and Culture Sections
Research on critical topics related to French literature and culture. Consult the Department for this year's offerings.
FREN499 Honours Essay Sections
FREN503A Studies in Seventeenth-Century French Literature - 17TH CENT FR LIT Sections
FREN511A Studies in Contemporary French Literature - CONTEMP FR LIT Sections
FREN521A Studies in Francophone Literatures and Cultures - LIT FR-SPKG WRLD Sections
FREN556D Studies in French Language and Linguistics - FREN LANG STDIES Sections
FREN578B Studies in Romance Philology - ROMANCE PHILOLGY Sections
FREN591 Proseminar I: Research Skills and Scholarly Practices Sections
FREN592 Proseminar II: Literary and Cultural Theory Sections
FREN599A Master's Thesis - MASTER'S THESIS Sections
FREN599B Master's Thesis - MASTER'S THESIS Sections
FREN699 Doctoral Dissertation Sections