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French (A)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

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French 1002 - Intensive French
Grammar, composition, oral practice. This course is designed for students beginning French, or having a limited knowledge of French. Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 11 French or equivalent cannot take this course for credit.
Antirequisite(s): French 1101, Ontario Grade 11 French (Core, Extended or Immersion) or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department of French Studies based on French Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 5 tutorial/laboratory hours, 1.0 course.
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French 1010 - Intermediate French
Grammar review, composition, translation, oral practice. (One hour per week in the language laboratory may be required.) Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 12 French or equivalent cannot take this course for credit.
Antirequisite(s): French 1101, Ontario Grade 12 French (Core, Extended or Immersion) or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): French 1002 or permission of the Department of French Studies based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 or 4 tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 1101 - Intensive Reading Course
For students with little or no knowledge of French. This course meets the needs of students in scientific and professional faculties, and those envisaging graduate work, for whom a reading knowledge of French would be advantageous. Progression to further French courses only with permission of the Department.
Antirequisite(s): OAC French, Grade 12U French, Grade 13 French, French 1010 or equivalent. Exceptions may be made under special circumstances.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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French 1102A/B - Oral French I
Based on a communicative approach, the course aims to provide students with the means of improving their listening and speaking abilities. The Department of French reserves the right to refuse admission to French 1102A/B to students it considers to have superior oral proficiency in French.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): OAC French, Grade 12U French, French 1010 or permission of the Department of French Studies based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s): French 1900E or 1910.
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 1103A/B - Oral French II
Based on a communicative approach, the course aims to provide students with the means of improving their listening and speaking abilities.
Antirequisite(s): Students who have completed French 1900E or French 1910 will not normally be allowed to register in French 1103A/B.
Prerequisite(s): OAC French, Grade 12U French, French 1010, or permission of the Department of French Studies based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910.
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
The Department of French Studies reserves the right to refuse admission to French 1103A/B to students it considers to have superior oral proficiency in French.
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French 1900E - French Language and Literature
This is the basic first-year course in French, providing training in language and literary studies.
Antirequisite(s): French 1910
Prerequisite(s): French 1010 or permission of the Department of French Studies based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 4 tutorial/laboratory hours, 1.0 course.
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French 1910 - University French (Level I)
A study of the French language based on cultural, written material and basic grammar problems.
Antirequisite(s): French 1900E
Prerequisite(s): French 1010 or permission of the Department of French Studies based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 4 tutorial/laboratory hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2100A/B - Readings in Professional Fields
A course in readings and practical exercises with materials derived from the areas of professional specialization of the students in the course.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2101 - Language (General Level II)
Grammar, composition, translation, oral practice. (One hour per week in the language laboratory may be required.)
Antirequisite(s): French 2900
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies, based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 or 4 tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2102A/B - Oral French III
Based on a multimedia and communicative approach, the course aims to provide students with the means of improving their listening and speaking abilities.
Antirequisite(s): Students who have completed French 2900 or French 2103 will not normally be allowed to register in French 2102A/B.
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
The Department of French Studies reserves the right to refuse admission to French 2102A/B to students who have native-like proficiency in French.
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French 2103 - Language (General Level III)
Grammar, composition, translation and oral practice. (One hour per week in the language laboratory may be required.)
Antirequisite(s): French 3900
Prerequisite(s): French 2101 or French 2900  or permission of the Department of French Studies, based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 or 4 tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2104A/B - Oral French IV
Based on a multimedia and communicative approach, the course aims to provide students with the means of improving their listening and speaking abilities.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2101, or French 2900 or French 2102A/B or permission of the Department of French Studies based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
The Department of French Studies reserves the right to refuse admission to French 2104A/B to students who have native- like proficiency in French.
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French 2110F/G - Contemporary European Culture: France
France's relationship to Europe. Study of developments in politics, arts, education, society, etc. Taught in English. Illustrated by documentary films and slides.
Antirequisite(s): French 2411E
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2111F - Selected Topics in French Literature and Culture in English
Topic to be announced. Taught in English.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2112G - Selected Topics in French Literature and Culture in English
Topic to be announced. Taught in English.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2113F - Special Topics in Francophone Cultural Studies
A course description will be available from the Department of French Studies at the time of registration.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2114G - Special Topics in Francophone Cultural Studies
A course description will be available from the Department of French Studies at the time of registration.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2115F - Special Topics in Language Studies
Study of historical, linguistic or philosophical problems related to language.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2116G - Special Topics in Language Studies
Study of historical, linguistic or philosophical problems related to language.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2117F/G - French Connections
A hands-on introduction to connecting online with historical, social and cultural aspects of Francophone life, and materials for teaching French. Tests, assignments and multi-media presentations will synthesize students' abilities to use the Internet effectively in preparing research projects in French and English. Taught in English at a campus PC lab.
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Extra Information: 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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French 2120E - French-Canadian Civilization
A study of French Canada, its historical background, and political, economic, social and cultural development.
Antirequisite(s): French 2410E
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2200 - Business French I
Study of business terminology and business correspondence. Development of oral and written communication skills needed in a French-speaking workplace. Study of current business topics.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2300 - Intensive Translation I
Introduction to translation theory and methods, from and into French. Practical exercises from selected texts about contemporary topics.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies, based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
May NOT be taken concurrently with French 3202 or 3300.
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French 2410E - Intensive French-Canadian Civilization
Study and research on the historical background and contemporary situation of French Canada, its political, economic, social and cultural development up to the present time.
Antirequisite(s): French 2120E
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2411E - French Civilization
A study of modern France, her historical background and political, economic, social and cultural development.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2600E - Introduction to French Literature
A study in depth of some major French texts, with training in the skills of literary analysis.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2800 - General Linguistics in French
This course surveys the basic principles and areas of French linguistics including semantics, phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, theory of sign, dialectology, lexicology and sociolinguistics.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies, based on Placement Test.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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French 2900 - Language (Advanced Level II)
Grammar, composition, oral practice, phonetics. (One hour per week in the language laboratory may be required).
Antirequisite(s): French 2101
Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910 or permission of the Department of French Studies, based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 or 4 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 3100A/B-3105A/B - Special Topics in Language and Literature
Taken at Nice, Laval (or other). Special credit for French studies at authorized universities in approved programs, where the area of study is not available on campus as a half course. Not taught on campus.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Second year in a French program, or equivalent.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3200 - Business French II
Study of terminology and concepts in business and economics. Readings on current business topics. Study of various authentic business documents.
Antirequisite(s): French 3201E
Prerequisite(s): French 2200, French 2900 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 3 tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
*Certificate of Business French students must have 243 and 271.
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French 3201E - Business French Writing
Develop your ability to read and write in French with this interactive online course. Current socio-economic and business topics in Canada and France are studied using authentic business documents, press articles and Internet resources. No previous business knowledge required. Good understanding of written French recommended.
Antirequisite(s): French 3200
Prerequisite(s): French 2101 or French 2900 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course. Distance studies (online).
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French 3202 - Business Translation II
Study of business terminology. Translation from and into French in business, economics, administration, and technology. Study of lexical and stylistic differences between the French language used in Canada and in France. NOTE: Admission to this course will normally be restricted to students enrolled in the Certificate program in Business French.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2900 or permission from the department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 3300 - Intensive Translation II
Translation from and into English of selected texts on general and specialized topics.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2900, French 2300 or permission of the Department of French Studies, based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
May NOT be taken concurrently with French 2300, or the former French 277.
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French 3540F/G - Introduction to Medieval French Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3541F/G - Topics in Medieval French Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3542F/G - Topics in Medieval French Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3560F/G - Introduction to Renaissance Literature and Language
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3561F/G - Topics in Renaissance Studies
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3562F/G - Topics in Renaissance Studies
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3570F/G - Introduction to 17th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3571F/G - Topics in 17th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3572F/G - Topics in 17th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3580F/G - Introduction to 18th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3581F/G - Topics in 18th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3582F/G - Topics in 18th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3600F/G - Introduction to 20th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3601F/G - Topics in 20th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3602F/G - Topics in 20th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3690F/G - Introduction to 19th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3691F/G - Topics in 19th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3692F/G - Topics in 19th Century Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3700F/G - Approaches to Literary Reading
The aim of this course is to further develop students' knowledge of the techniques of reading literary texts. The course will introduce linguistic and narratological concepts which will be helpful in improving students' ability to analyze texts.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3701F/G - Topics in Literary Theory and Criticism
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3702F/G - Topics in Literary Theory and Criticism
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3720F/G - Introduction to Quebec Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3721F/G - Topics in French-Canadian Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3722F/G - Topics in French-Canadian Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3730F/G - History of Francophone Women's Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3731F/G - Topics in Francophone Women's Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3732F/G - Topics in Francophone Women's Literature
An exploration of literature in French in a specific area, with continued emphasis on training in techniques of literary study. For details consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3750F/G - Introduction to World Francophone Literatures
An exploration of Francophone literatures (Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Pacific), with an emphasis on social, institutional, historical, cultural, political and identity issues.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3751F/G - Topics in World Francophone Literatures
An exploration of specific topics from Francophone literatures (Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Pacific), with an emphasis on social, institutional, historical, cultural, political and identity issues.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2600E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3810A/B - Syntax in French
Study of syntactic theory with a particular focus on the syntax of French.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2800 or the former 396 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3830A/B - Phonetics and Phonology in French
Study of the phonetics and phonology of French.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 2800 or the former 396 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3870A/B - History of the French Language
An overview of the internal and external evolution of French, from Latin to the present. Historical phonetics, morphology and syntax shed light on lexical developments as well as philological issues arising in French texts of different periods. Social and political factors influencing the status of French today are also considered.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): At least one 2000-level course in French, or permission of the Department of French Studies. French 2800 recommended
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 3900 - Language (Advanced Level III)
Grammar, composition, translation and oral practice. (One hour per week in the language laboratory may be required.)
Antirequisite(s): French 2103
Prerequisite(s): French 2900 or permission of the Department of French Studies, based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 3 or 4 tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 4040A/B - Old French Language
The introduction to Old French has a double objective: it permits the direct study of the earliest examples of French literature and at the same time provides a diachronic overview of the morphological, phonetic and syntactic evolution of the French language.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4100F/G - Research Paper
Strongly recommended for students contemplating graduate study in French.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level course in French or equivalent; enrolment in fourth year of one in the Honors French Specializations; and permission of the Department of French Studies.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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French 4101F/G - Senior Seminar
For specific topics consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course in literature.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4102F/G - Senior Seminar
For specific topics consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course in literature.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4103F/G - Senior Seminar
For specific topics consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course in literature.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4104F/G - Senior Seminar
For specific topics consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course in literature.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4105F/G - Senior Seminar
For specific topics consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course in literature
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4106E - Supplementary Studies
Selected authors and texts. For specific topics consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course in literature
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 4107A/B - Senior Seminar
For specific topics consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4108F/G - Senior Seminar
For specific topics consult the Department of French Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One 3000-level French course in literature.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4300 - Intensive Translation III
Practical exercises from selected texts about contemporary topics.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 3300 or permission of the Department of French Studies.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course.
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French 4810A/B - Advanced Syntax in French
Advanced study of syntactic theory.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 3810A/B or permission of the Department of French Studies.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4820A/B - Morphology in French
Introduces the major theoretical and empirical problems relating to the structure of words. Classic morphological problems from French and other languages (derivation vs. inflection, wordhood, different types of morphemes) are used to shed light on the place of morphology in grammatical models, and the contributions of different theoretical approaches.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 3810A/B or French 3830A/B or permission of the Department of French Studies.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4840A/B - Semantics in French
Introduces the major problems relating to meaning in natural languages, with particular attention to French. The discussion of different levels of linguistic analysis and their contribution to meaning leads to the exploration of notions such as semantic features, lexical decomposition, compositionality, thematic roles, verbal aspect, pragmatics and truth values.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 3810A/B or permission of the Department of French Studies.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4880A/B - Advanced Linguistics in French
Advanced study in a specific area of linguistics.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 3810A/B or French 3830A/B (both are recommended) or permission of the Department of French Studies.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4900A/B - Language (Advanced Level IV, Special Topic)
Study of specific problems in French language.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 3900, French 3300 or permission of the Department of French Studies, based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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French 4901A/B - Language (Advanced Level IV, Special Topic)
Study of specific problems in French language.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): French 3900, French 3300 or permission of the Department of French Studies based on Placement Test.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION French (A)
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