French
Faculty List
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.
Mittler, M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Strasbourg), Associate Professor
J.
Ndayiragije, M.A. (Montreal-UQAM), Ph.D. (Montreal-UQAM), Associate
Professor
P.
Riendeau, M.A., Ph.D. (Montreal), Assistant Professor
C.
Beauquis, M.A., Ph.D. (Western), Senior Lecturer
K.
McCrindle, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), Senior Lecturer
F.
Mugnier, M.A. (Lyon), Ph.D. (Grenoble), Senior Lecturer
J.
English, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), Lecturer
M.
Tsimenis, B.A. (Athens), M.A., Ph.D. (Montreal), Lecturer
Program Director: K. McCrindle (416-287-7138) Email:
mccrindle@utsc.utoronto.ca
Studies in French allow for a wide range of interests: the enhancement
of practical language skills, including translation, pronunciation
and business French (FREA17H3,
FREB08H3, FREB17H3,
FREB18H3, FREB44H3,
FREC18H3); the study of how the
language is structured (FREB43H3,
FREB45H3, FREC45H3,
FREC46H3, FREC47H3,
FRED46H3); 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.
Students are also encouraged to take HUMA01H3
(Exploring Key Questions in Humanities) as early as possible in their
French studies. The following Programs are offered at University of
Toronto Scarborough: a Minor Program in French; a Minor Program in
French for Francophones; a Major in French; and a Specialist Program
in French which can be completed either as a specialist program in
its own right or as part of the Concurrent Teacher Education Program
(CTEP).
Guidelines for course selection:
French studies 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. Those who have significant "immersion" or "enriched" high
school experience, or who have native or near-native abilities in
French, should consult the faculty member responsible for FREB01H3
or FREC01H3 about the appropriate
entry course(s). Students without Grade 12 French may wish to take
FREA96H3 Introductory French I,
FREA97H3 Introductory French II,
FREA98H3 Intermediate French I
or FREA99H3 Intermediate French
II. Incoming students must register in the course appropriate to their
level of language skill, based on the results of a placement test.
The placement test is MANDATORY for all students who register for
the first time in FREA96H3, FREA97H3,
FREA98H3 or FREA99H3.
University of Toronto students who have already taken FSL100H or FSL101H
do not need to write the placement test. Please check the Humanities
French webpage for details: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~humdiv/LangandLing/fre_studyguide/overview
htm. If you experience difficulties in logging in or if you wish
to write the test at the Department of Humanities, please write to
french-placement@utsc.utoronto.ca
for assistance or to book an appointment. The Department STRONGLY
RECOMENDS that the placement test be completed prior to registration.
Students with a Grade 12 French credit should proceed directly to
FREA01H3 and higher-level courses
(some exceptions may apply with the permission of the Program Supervisor).
Note that the Language Practice courses FREA01H3
& FREA02H3, FREB01H3
& FREB02H3, FREC01H3
& FREC02H3 and FRED01H3
& 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
Program Supervisors and other faculty members for further advice about
course selection and Programs.
The Study Elsewhere Program offers ideal opportunities for
students of French to earn academic credit while studying in another
province or country. For further information about this Program and
about Letters of Permission, please refer to "Study at Other Universities"
in this Calendar, and speak to our Program Supervisor.
Students with Grade 12 French who took Summer Bursary Program courses
prior to attending U of T must see the Program Supervisor during the
first week of classes. After assessing the course, the Program Supervisor
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 Program Supervisor 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 the
Language Citation section of the Calendar for more information.
SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS)
Undergraduate Advisor: Email: fre-undergrad-advisor@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. It can be completed
either as a Specialist Program in its own right or as part of the
Concurrent Teacher Education Program (CTEP) in French. For more information
on CTEP, see the Concurrent
Teacher Education section of this 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 must be at the
D-level:
- 4.0 credits consisting of:
FREA01H3 Language Practice
FREA02H3 Language Practice II
FREB01H3 Language Practice II
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)
- 3.0 credits selected from:
FREB43H3 Understanding French
Grammar
FREB44H3 Introduction to Linguistics:
French Phonetics and Phonology
FREB45H3 Introduction to Linguistics:
French Morphology and Syntax
FREC45H3 French Morphology
FREC46H3 French Syntax
FREC47H3 Special Topics in Linguistics:
Pidgin and Creole Languages
FREC48H3 Sociolinguistics of
French
FRED46H3 Special Topics in Advanced
French Syntax
FRED49H3 French Semantics
- 1.0 credit selected from:
FREB22H3 The Society and Culture
of Québec
FREB27H3 Modern France
FREB28H3 The Francophone World
FREB84H3 Folktale, Myth and the
Fantastic in the French-Speaking World
FREC83H3 Cultural Identities
and Stereotypes in the French-Speaking World
- 3.0 credits in literature which must include:
one full credit in French Canadian literature; one full credit in
French literature (FREB50H3,
FREB51H3 and FREB55H3
can fulfill this requirement);
one-half credit in literature from other parts of the French-speaking
world excluding France and Canada, one-half credit of your choice.
- 1.0 additional credit in French.
Note: CTEP students should choose two subject-specific half
credit courses focusing on teaching French.
MAJOR PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS)
Undergraduate Advisor: Email: fre-undergrad-advisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
Program Requirements
Students must complete 7.0 credits in French, of which at least 2.0
credits must be at the C- or D-level, including:
- FREA01H3, FREA02H3,
FREB01H3 and FREB02H3
(except where the Program Supervisor permits substitution of other
FRE courses for students with special proficiency in the French
language).
- One further full credit in language. Language courses are: FREB08H3,
(FREB09H3), FREB17H3,
FREB18H3, FREB43H3,
FREB44H3, FREB45H3,
FREC01H3, FREC02H3,
FREC05H3, FREC18H3,
FREC45H3, FREC46H3,
FREC48H3, FRED01H3,
FRED06H3, FRED46H3,
FRED49H3
- One full credit in literature and/or culture. Literature courses
are: FREB20H3, FREB35H3,
FREB36H3, FREB37H3,
FREB50H3, FREB51H3,
FREB55H3, (FREB60H3),
FREC38H3, FREC56H3,
FREC61H3, FREC63H3,
FRED12H3 Culture courses are:
FREB22H3, FREB27H3,
FREB28H3, FREB70H3,
FREB84H3, FREC83H3.
- Three additional full credits in French
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
section in this
Calendar.
MINOR PROGRAM IN FRENCH (ARTS)
Undergraduate Advisor: Email: fre-undergrad-advisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
Program Requirements
Students should complete four full credits including: FREA01H3,
FREA02H3, FREB01H3
and FREB02H3, plus two further
credits in French. At least one full credit must be at the C-level.
MINOR PROGRAM IN FRENCH FOR FRANCOPHONES (ARTS)
Undergraduate Advisor:Email: fre-undergrad-advisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
Program Requirements:
Students in this Program must complete at least four full credits
at the B- and C-levels, excluding FREB01H3,
FREB02H3 and FREB17H3.
At least one full credit must be at the C-level.
MINOR PROGRAM IN FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ARTS)
This program has been withdrawn from the curriculum. Every effort
will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in it are
able to complete it. Students who had planned to enrol in it in 2010/2011
may want to consider enrolling instead in the Minor Program in French.
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. The
placement test is mandatory for all students (even complete beginners)
who register for the first time. The Department strongly recommends
that the placement test be completed prior to registration.
Exclusion: (LGGA21H3),
(LGGA22H3), (LGGB23H3),
(LGGB24H3), FSL100H or
equivalent
Enrolment Limits: 30 per section
Breadth Requirement: 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. A placement test is mandatory
for all students who register for the first time in FREA96H3,
FREA97H3, FREA98H3
and FREA99H3. The Department strongly
recommends that the placement test be completed prior to registration.
Prerequisite: FREA96H3 or (LGGA21H3)
Exclusion: (LGGA22H3),
FSL102H or equivalent.
Enrolment Limits: 30 per section
Breadth Requirement: 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. A placement
test is mandatory for all students who register in FREA96H3,
FREA97H3, FREA98H3
or FREA99H3 for the first time.
The Department strongly recommends that the placement test be completed
prior to registration.
Prerequisite: FREA97H3 or (LGGA22H3)
Exclusion: FSL121Y, (LGGB23H3)
or equivalent
Enrolment Limits: 30 students per section
Breadth Requirement: 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.
A placement test is mandatory for all students who register in FREA96H3,
FREA97H3, FREA98H3
or FREA99H3 for the first time.
The Department strongly recommends that the placement test be completed
prior to registration.
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 Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
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 Requirement: 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 Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREA17H3
Conversation I
Development and reinforcement of spoken French.
Through oral practice based on common situations, students will learn
vocabulary, syntax and grammar essential for communication. The course
also involves supportive in-class written work and listening comprehension
exercises. It may but does not have to accompany FREA01H3
and FREA02H3.
Prerequisite: Grade 12 French or equivalent
Exclusion: Native or near-native proficiency; (FSL161Y). In addition,
FREA17H3 may not be taken after
or concurrently with FREB01H3,
FREB02H3, FREB17H3,
FREC01H3, FREC02H3,
FREC05H3, FREC06H3
or FREC18H3.
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: (FSL261Y), (FSL281Y), FSL331Y, FSL341Y or equivalent or
native proficiency
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREB02H3
Language Practice IV
A continuation of FREB01H3.
Prerequisite: FREB01H3 or equivalent
Exclusion: (FSL261Y), (FSL281Y), FSL331Y, FSL341Y or equivalent or
native proficiency
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: Native proficiency. FREB08H3
may not be taken after or concurrently with FREC18H3,
FRE480Y or FRE481Y.
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREB17H3
Conversation II
Intensive practice in spoken French. Controlled situational work,
discussion groups and a variety of exercises designed to improve lexical
and syntactical resourcefulness will provide an opportunity for a
reasonable degree of confidence when speaking about everyday life
and contemporary topics. FREB17H3
can also be taken under Study Elsewhere.
Prerequisite: [FREA01H3 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREB18H3
Commercial French
The French language in a commercial or economic context. Of interest,
among others, to students in French, Business, Accounting, Management,
Economics and Journalism, this course emphasizes commercial writing
techniques and exercises that include the vocabulary and structures
of business language primarily as found in the Canadian francophone
community.
Prerequisite: [FREA01H3 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FSL366H
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FRE385H
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
FREB28H3
The Francophone World
An examination of historical, political and cultural realities in
different parts of the French-speaking world. Topics to be discussed
will include slavery, colonization, de-colonization and multilinguism.
Prerequisite: [FREA01H3 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FSL362Y
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FRE332H
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREB36H3
The 20th Century Québec 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 & FREA02H3
Exclusion: FRE210Y
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREB37H3
Contemporary Québec 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 & FREA02H3
Exclusion: FRE312H
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREB43H3
Understanding French Grammar
Directed to students specializing in French and all those who wish
to strengthen their knowledge/use of French. We explore ways in which
quite simplified linguistic tools shed light on the apparent complexity
of French grammar, and examine parts of speech, grammatical features
and functions, subordination, clause types, and more.
Prerequisite: [FREA01H3 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FRE272Y, FREC01H3/FREC02H3
or equivalent, native proficiency
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FRE272Y, FRE376H
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
Exclusion: FRE272Y
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FRE240Y
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FRE250Y
Breadth Requirement: 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 the18th 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 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent.
Exclusion: FRE250Y
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREB70H3
Cinema of the Francophone World
An examination of films that have had a major impact on the development
of francophone 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 & FREA02H3
or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: 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. This course
was formerly taught in English, but will now be taught in French.
Prerequisite: [FREA01H3 & FREA02H3]
or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREB02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: (FSL361Y), (FSL382H), (FSL383H), FSL431Y, FSL442H, FSL443H
or equivalent.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREC02H3
Language Practice VI
A continuation of FREC01H3.
Prerequisite: FREC01H3
Exclusion: (FSL361Y), (FSL382H), (FSL383H), FSL431Y, FSL442H, FSL443H
or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREC05H3
Exercise in Interpreting
Preparation for using oral French for job and other contact-related
purposes. The class features small groups in "real-life" situations
(e.g. legal cases, social work, immigration, annual business meetings).
Practice in interpreting will focus on retention, accuracy of expression,
lexical resourcefulness, cultural "reformatting" and speed of delivery.
Prerequisite: FREB17H3 or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
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: [FREC01H3 & FREC02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FRE384H
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & 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 & FREB02H3]
& [FREB08H3 or (FREB09H3)]
or equivalent
Exclusion: FREC18H3 may not be
taken after or concurrently with FRE480Y or FRE481Y.
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREC38H3
Special Topics in the Literature of Québec: Postmodern Literature
An exploration of the textual forms and ideas that challenge tradition
in contemporary writing. Québécois postmodern literature speaks
of vitality, liberating forces and creativity. We will examine issues
such as gender identity, the question of the Self and the Other and
the impact of technology on our culture.
Prerequisite: FREB50H3 or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREC45H3
French Morphology
A study of the morphological rules governing word formation and inflection
in modern French. Special attention is devoted to analytical tools
and their relevance to issues surrounding second language learning.
Prerequisite: FREB45H3 or equivalent
Exclusion: FRE387H
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREC46H3
French Syntax
A study of various aspects of French sentences. Topics include grammatical
patterns of sentences, how and why basic patterns are transformed,
grammatical constraints on such transformations, and distinctive features
that pose problems for FSL learners.
Prerequisite: FREB45H3
Exclusion: FRE378H
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREC47H3
Special Topics in Linguistics: 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.
Prerequisite: FREB43H3 or FREB44H3
or FREB45H3 or LINA01H3
Breadth Requirement: 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 & FREB02H3]
or equivalent
Exclusion: LINB20H3, (LINB21H3)
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences
FREC56H3
Topics in French Literature: Short Stories of the 19th and 20th Centuries
A study of the genre illustrated by short stories from different periods
and traditions. The course will examine themes and literary techniques
in at least six short stories; attention will also be paid to their
socio-cultural context.
Prerequisite: [FREB01H3 & FREB02H3]
& [FREB50H3 or equivalent]
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREC61H3
Topics in French Literature: Humour in French-Language Fiction Today
An examination of modern and contemporary comic writing in French.
The bases and functions of literary humour in the last several decades
will be studied in works by authors both French and francophone as
we consider culture's influence and how and why satire, parody and
pastiche make us laugh.
Prerequisite: FREB50H3 or equivalent
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FREC63H3
Topics in French Literature: Encountering Foreign Cultures: Travel
Writing in French
An examination of the trends and attitudes embodied in French travel
writing over time. The course considers aspects of utopianism, cosmopolitanism,
exoticism, imperialism, postcolonialism and ethnography in fictional
and non-fictional narratives set 'elsewhere'. Selections are drawn
from writers such as Lahontan, Gautier, Nerval, Gide, Loti, Segalen,
Camus, Bouvier and Baudrillard.
Prerequisite: [[FREB01H3 & FREB02H3]
& [FREB50H3 or equivalent]]
Exclusion: none
Breadth Requirement: 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 wil now be taught in French.
Prerequisite: [FREB01H3 & FREB02H3]
or equivalent, and one of FREB22H3,
FREB27H3 and FREB28H3
or equivalent.
Breadth Requirement: 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 Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
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 Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FRED12H3
Advanced Topics in Literature: Haitian Migrant Literature in Québec
Novels by Haitian writers living in Québec speak of migration, tension,
marginalization, in-betweenness, belonging, the Self and the Other.
This course will explore these issues through 4 novels and several
other texts, all of which question our societies and encourage change.
Prerequisite: [FREB50H3 & at least
one C-level literature course]
FRED46H3
Special Topics in Advanced French Syntax
A close investigation of various constructions in French and their
relevance to language acquisition. Emphasis is put on syntactic contrasts
between French and English, as well as theoretical and methodological
implications arising from their analysis.
Prerequisite: FREC46H3
Exclusion: FRE489H
FRED49H3
French Semantics
An examination of meaning and interpretation in the structure, function
and use of the French language. The course will introduce students
to approaches to the notion of meaning as applied to French data.
Identification of elements of meaning, of their properties and of
their combination will be discussed.
Prerequisite: FREB43H3 or FREB44H3
or FREB45H3 or LINA01H3
Exclusion: FRE386H, LINC12H3,
(FREC49H3)
Breadth Requirement: Arts, Literature & Language
FRED02H3
FRED03H3
FRED04H3
FRED05H3
FRED07H3
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
& FREB18H3.