French 1002 - Intensive French

Grammar, composition, oral practice. This course is designed for students beginning French, or having a limited knowledge of French. One hour per week of oral practice is required. Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 11 French or equivalent cannot take this course for credit.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 1010 - Intermediate French

Grammar review, composition, translation, oral practice. One hour per week of oral practice is required. Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 12 French or equivalent cannot take this course for credit.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
Note: Students who have Grade 11 French but have not taken French courses for more than 3 years, should consult the Department.

French 1900E - French Language and Literature

This is the basic first-year course in French, providing training in language and literary studies. One hour per week of oral practice is required.

(Brescia, Huron, King's)
Note: Students who have Grade 12 French but have not taken French courses for more than 3 years, should consult the Department.

French 1910 - University French (Level I)

A study of the French language based on cultural, written material and basic grammar problems. One hour per week of oral practice is required.

(Brescia, Huron, King's)
Note: Students who have Grade 12 French but have not taken French courses for more than 3 years, should consult the Department.

French 2107A/B - Improving Spoken French

Practice in speaking and understanding French through small group discussions as well as work on pronunciation, comprehension, and vocabulary. Techniques for expressing oneself clearly, accurately and effectively will be stressed. The class will be divided into 2 groups; one for intermediate level speakers, and one for advanced.
(Huron)

French 2108A/B - Improving Spoken French

Practice in speaking and understanding French through small group discussions as well as work on pronunciation, comprehension and vocabulary. Techniques for expressing oneself clearly, accurately and effectively will be stressed. The class will be divided into 2 groups; one for intermediate level speakers, and one for advanced.
(Huron)

French 2300 - Intensive Translation I

Introduction to translation theory and methods, from and into French. Practical exercises from selected texts about contemporary topics.
May NOT be taken concurrently with French 3202 or 3300.
(Huron, King's)

French 2404A/B - French and Francophone Culture. France: From Enlightenment to Postmodernity (Version I)

Using a multimedia approach, this civilization course examines the historical, political, cultural and artistic evolution of France, from the eighteenth century to modern times. Classes are taught in French. This course complements French 2406A/B.
(Brescia)

French 2408A/B - French and Francophone Culture Studies: Special Topics

This course introduces students to a specific topic of Francophone culture, such as its history, its politics or its various artistic productions (literary, visual, cinema, etc.)
(Huron)

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.
(King's)

French 2411E - French Civilization

A study of modern France, her historical background and political, economic, social and cultural development.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 2600E - Introduction to French Literature

A study in depth of some major French texts, with training in the skills of literary analysis.
Note: French 2600E is the prerequisite for further studies in French literature.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 2605F/G - Reading Literature in French: Middle Ages to Romanticism

This course enables students to master literary reading, including the understanding of the major aspects of French and Francophone literatures and cultures, their particular histories as well as their relationship to the larger discipline of arts and humanities. The course provides tools for textual analysis, and improves written and oral communication in French.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
Note: French 2605F/G and French 2606F/G or French 2600E are prerequisites for further studies in French literature.

French 2606F/G - Reading Literature in French: Modernity to Postmodernity

This course enables students to master literary reading, including the understanding of the major aspects of French and Francophone literatures and cultures, their particular histories as well as their relationship to the larger discipline of arts and humanities. The course provides tools for textual analysis, and improves written and oral communication in French.
Note: French 2605F/G and French 2606F/G or French 2600E are prerequisites for further studies in French literature.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 2900 - Language (Advanced Level II)

Grammar, composition, oral practice, phonetics. (One hour per week in the language laboratory may be required.)
Note: French 2900 (or its equivalent) is the required language course for all French modules.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 2905A/B - Language and Reading

Intensive grammar review with an emphasis on textual analysis and understanding various forms of writing. One hour per week of oral practice is required.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 2906A/B - Language and Expression

A review of selected elements of grammar with an emphasis on written and oral expression. One hour per week of oral practice is required.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 2907A/B - Writing Workshop in French

This course introduces students to effective writing practices. The emphasis will be placed on writing through analysis of texts of various genres, in-class exercises, peer workshops, journaling and short compositions. Students will learn effective strategies of composition, including revising, editing and proofreading written texts.
(Brescia)

French 3100A/B-3102A/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.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 3103A/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.
(Brescia, King's)

French 3104A/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.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 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.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 3200 - Business French II

Study of business terminology, translation and composition of business documents, readings, study of current business topics.
(Huron)

French 3206A/B - French for Liberal Arts Professions

A language course built around a variety of activities designed to strengthen oral and written French and increase cross-cultural communication skills in order to prepare students to enter a globalized economy via liberal arts careers such as Education, Government, Journalism, Media, Travel, Tourism.
(Huron)

French 3265A/B - Bridging University & French Second Language Classrooms

This course provides students with an introduction to teaching French as a second language. In addition to learning through assisting in the classroom students will participate in a weekly seminar with a qualified French instructor to reflect critically on their experiences.
(Brescia)

French 3300 - Intensive Translation II

Translation from and into English of selected texts on general and specialized topics.
(Huron, King's)

French 3301A/B - Contemporary Language Translation

Practice in translating from English to French and French to English using a broad variety of contemporary spoken and written sources. Accompanied by an examination of the problems and techniques in translating contemporary language.
(Huron)

French 3305A/B - Translation Practice

This course focuses on practice in translating modern texts of various styles from English into French and from French into English.
(King's)

French 3540F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: The Middle Ages in France

Through the study of the cultural productions from the Middles Ages in France, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Brescia, King's)

French 3541F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: The Middle Ages in France

Through the study of the cultural productions from the Middles Ages in France, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Brescia, King's)

French 3542F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: The Middle Ages in France

Through the study of the cultural productions from the Middle Ages in France, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(King's)

French 3560F/G-3562F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: The French Renaissance

Through the study of the cultural productions from the Renaissance in France, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Huron, King's)

French 3570F/G/Z-3572F/G/Z - Culture and Literature in Society: France in the 17th Century

Through the study of the cultural productions from the 17th Century in France, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Huron, King's)

French 3580F/G-3582F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: France in the 18th Century

Through the study of the cultural productions from the 18th Century in France, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Huron, King's)

French 3600F/G-3602F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: 20th-Century France

Through the study of the cultural productions from the 20th Century in France, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 3690F/G-3692F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: France in the 19th Century

Through the study of the cultural productions from the 19th Century in France, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 3700F/G - Making Sense of Literature: Approaches to Literary Reading

This course explores the nature of the literary text and how it produces meaning. An exploration of the formal features of style, narrative technique and structure is combined with a theoretical and practical overview of different approaches to literary reading, textual analysis and the role of literature in society.
(Huron, King's)

French 3701F/G - Making Sense of Literature: Approaches to Literary Reading

This course explores the nature of the literary text and how it produces meaning. An exploration of the formal features of style, narrative technique and structure is combined with a theoretical and practical overview of different approaches to literary reading, textual analysis and the role of literature in society.
(King's)

French 3702F/G - Making Sense of Literature: Approaches to Literary Reading

This course explores the nature of the literary text and how it produces meaning. An exploration of the formal features of style, narrative technique and structure is combined with a theoretical and practical overview of different approaches to literary reading, textual analysis and the role of literature in society.
(King's)

French 3720F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: Quebec and French-Canada

Through the study of the cultural productions from Quebec and French-Canada, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 3721F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: Quebec and French-Canada

Through the study of the cultural productions from Quebec and French-Canada, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 3722F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: Quebec and French-Canada

Through the study of the cultural productions from Quebec and French-Canada, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Brescia, King's)

French 3730F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: Francophone Women’s Literature

Through the study of the cultural productions of Francophone Women, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Huron, King's)

French 3731F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: Francophone Women’s Literature

Through the study of the cultural productions of Francophone Women, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing
(King's)

French 3732F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: Francophone Women’s Literature

Through the study of the cultural productions of Francophone Women, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing
(King's)

French 3750F/G - Culture and Literature in Society: The Francophone World

Through the study of the cultural productions from Francophone cultures outside of France and Canada, students will deepen their knowledge of specific productions as well as of critical approaches to them in order to be able to formulate their own critical perspectives and to communicate them effectively and accurately orally and in writing.
(Huron)

French 3752F/G - Topics in Francophone Literature and Film

An interdisciplinary analysis of the Francophone world through literature and film in the context of globalization. An examination of the various modes of interpretation particular to the two media and their treatment of issues such as colonialism and decolonization, identity and national memory, migration and globalization.
(Huron)

French 3753F/G - French and Francophone Literature Written for Children and Young Adults

A detailed study of literary works from a variety of authors, periods and countries.
(Huron)

French 3800A/B - French Applied Linguistics

This course provides students with relevant research in second language acquisition by explaining how languages are learned. It introduces some theories and discusses various approaches, outcomes and issues related to teaching.

French 3890A/B - French Applied Linguistics

This course provides students with relevant research in second language acquisition by explaining how languages are learned. It introduces some theories and discusses various approaches, outcomes and issues related to teaching.

French 3894A/B - French Pronunciation I

Introduces students to the analysis of the sound system of the French language and the differences between the English and the French phonetic systems. Students will learn to identify and adjust non-native patterns of pronunciation through comparative analysis, listening exercises, phonetic transcriptions, pronunciation practice in class and recordings.

(Brescia)

French 3900 - Language (Advanced Level III)

Grammar, composition, translation and oral practice.(One hour a week in the language laboratory may be required.)
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 4100F/G - Research Paper

Strongly recommended for students contemplating graduate study in French.
(Brescia, King's, Huron)

French 4101F/G - Senior Seminar

For specific topics consult the Department of French.
(Huron)

French 4102F/G/Z - Senior Seminar

For specific topics consult the Department of French.
(Huron)

French 4103F/G - Senior Seminar

For specific topics consult the Department of French.
(Huron)

French 4104F/G - Senior Seminar

For specific topics consult the Department of French.
(Huron)

French 4110F/G - Senior Seminar

For specific topics consult the Department of Modern Languages.
(King's)

French 4111F/G - Senior Seminar

For specific topics consult the Department of Modern Languages.
(King's)

French 4112F/G - Senior Seminar

For specific topics consult the Department of Modern Languages.
(King's)

French 4300 - Intensive Translation Advanced Level

Practical exercises from selected texts about contemporary topics.
(Huron)

French 4900A/B - Language (Advanced Level IV, Special Topic)

The study of specific problems in French language.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)

French 4901A/B - Language (Advanced Level IV, Special Topic)

Study of specific problems in French language.
(Brescia)

French 4902A/B - Advanced French Language Studies

(Huron)