Introduction

French studies in the University of Toronto provide varied and flexible approaches to one of the world’s major international languages and the diversity of cultures expressed in it.

The courses listed here fall into five main sequences: Literature, Linguistics, French as a Second Language, French Culture and Translation. Through modular programming, students enjoy the freedom to concentrate or diversify their interests in these areas. The skills and knowledge acquired will lay the groundwork for careers in teaching, journalism, translation, publishing, and government service, as well as research in a variety of fields.

Literature (FRE): A 100-level course initiates students into the riches of French literature. 200-level courses introduce students to literary analysis and present Québécois and French literature in their cultural and historical contexts. 300-level courses encompass the full range of major works of French and Québécois literature. 400-level courses raise questions about notions of literary tradition and mainstream methods of study: the scope of literature is stretched further back or ahead in time, further away in space from traditional centres (France and Québec) and away from dominant sensibilities (to include women’s voices and non-traditional modes of writing); and connections are made to other disciplines. The actual content of most 400-level courses varies considerably according to the instructor. Students should consult the Department of French Undergraduate Brochure which is also available on-line at www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under for content specific to a given year.

Linguistics (FRE): A 100-level course introduces students to the study of grammatical concepts. 200-level courses initiate students into analysis of contemporary French and into the history of its development. 300-level courses break the discipline of linguistic analysis into its chief component parts and show how linguistics is applied to learning of a second language or teaching. 400-level courses extend the study of the French language back in time or out from the idealized standard form; and connections are made to other disciplines.

Translation (FRE): Courses on French and English translation at the 300/400-level may be used in a Minor program that may be added to any other Minor, Major or Specialist program sponsored by the Department of French. Such courses are, however, not limited to students taking this program. Certification for this program should not be viewed as the equivalent to a professional diploma in translation but may stand students in good stead should they seek admission to such a program following graduation.

French as a Second Language (FSL): For most appropriate entry level in the sequence, see preamble to FSL section below. The FSL program is designed to accommodate the widest possible range of previous learning, special needs, and particular interests of students. Emphasis is given to both written and spoken language; at higher levels, half-courses allow for specialized study of one or the other. A placement test (mandatory) will allow incoming students to work at the most suitable level to develop their skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking French. For students in Major and Specialist French programs, emphasis is on precise academic writing and speech approximating as closely as possible that of native speakers. For students not in Major and Specialist French programs, emphasis is on listening and reading skills in varying social and cultural contexts and on the acquisition of vocabulary in specific domains.

French Cultural Studies (FCS): The Department of French also teaches courses on French and Francophone culture in English that will be of interest to students in other programs and has recently introduced a Minor program in French Cultural Studies. These courses may also be used to fulfil breadth requirements.

Second Language Learning: A Major program in Second Language Learning may be combined with a similar Major program in Italian to produce a Combined Specialist program. The core course for this program is JFI225Y1 which instructs students in the methodology of second-language acquisition and will be of particular interest to those planning a career in teaching. It will be taught alternately by instructors from the Departments of French and Italian Studies.

Study Elsewhere: Completion of at least two courses in French including one at the 200-level may entitle students to participate in the Third Year Study Elsewhere Program at either Laval University in Québec, or in France. For these full-year programs information meetings will be held on October22, 2003 for general programs in France; on October 29 , 2003 for the University of Toronto Program in Nantes, France; and on November 5 , 2003 for Laval University. Meetings will also be held on summer immersion courses in Québec on January 28 , 2004 ; on the University of Toronto summer program at the Institut de Touraine, France on February 4, 2004 and general summer programs in France on February 25 , 2004 . For further counselling on these programs, contact the Study Elsewhere Advisor at 416-926-2310.

Exclusions and prerequisites: Students must conform to all requirements stated in the exclusions and prerequisites to register in a course. Students who do not have the co- or prerequisites for a given course must obtain the permission of the Department, prior to registration. The Department will assess the students’ admissibility to the course in consultation with the instructor. For FSL courses, exclusions ensure that students follow the best progression in language learning.

Further Information: The Department of French Undergraduate Brochure which contains more detailed information about all the courses and programs listed below is also available online at www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under

Counselling:

50 St. Joseph St., Rm. 226 (416-926-2333), email: french.undergraduate@utoronto.ca

Enquiries:

50 St. Joseph St,. Rm. 210 (416-926-2302), website: www.chass.utoronto.ca/french

French Programs

French Language and Literature (Arts program)

Specialist program:
(11 full courses or their equivalent)
1. FSL181Y1/FSL161Y1 (73% minimum required in FSL161Y1). Students exempted from one of these courses may replace it with FRE140Y1/FRE250Y1
2. FRE240Y1
3. FRE272Y1/FRE273Y1
4. FSL281Y1, FSL381Y1. Students exempted from FSL281Y1 may replace it with any FRE course. Students with 77% in FSL281Y1 may replace the FSL381Y1 with a 300+ series FRE Linguistics course.
5. Six additional FRE Literature courses including at least one course from each of Groups B, C and D. At least three of these courses must be at the 300/400-level, including 1.5 F.C.E.s at the 400-level, and at least 1.0 from: FRE320Y1, FRE322Y1, FRE324Y1, FRE326Y1, .

Major program:
(8 full courses or their equivalent)
1. FSL181Y1/FSL161Y1 (73% minimum required in FSL161Y1). Students exempted from one of these courses may replace it with FRE140Y1/FRE250Y1
2. FRE240Y1
3. FRE272Y1/FRE273Y1
4. FSL281Y1. Students exempted from this course may replace it with any FRE course
5. Four additional FRE Literature courses including at least one half course from each of Groups B, C and D. At least two of these courses must be at the 300/400-level, including one F.C.E. at the 400-level.

Group B:
FRE322Y1, FRE404H1, FRE419H1, FRE439H1

Group C:
FRE326Y1, FRE332H1, FRE364Y1, FRE368H1, FRE404H1

Group D:
FRE210Y1, FRE312H1, FRE315H1, FRE411H1
Note:

THE THREE GROUPS ABOVE INCLUDE ONLY COURSES OFFERED IN 2003-2004.

French Language and French Linguistics (Arts programs)

Specialist program:
(10 full courses or their equivalent)
1. FSL181Y1/FSL161Y1 (73% minimum required in FSL161Y1). Students exempted from one of these courses may replace it with FRE172H1 and an additional FRE Linguistics half-course
2. FRE272Y1
3. FRE210Y1/FRE240Y1
4. FSL281Y1, FSL381Y1. Students exempted from FSL281Y1 may replace it with any FRE course. Students with 77% in FSL281Y1 may replace FSL381Y1 with a 300+ series FRE Literature course
5. Five additional FRE Linguistics courses. At least three of these courses must be at the 300/400-level, including one at the 400-level. FRE375Y1 may be substituted for one of these five courses.

Major program:
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
1 FSL181Y1/FSL161Y1 (73% minimum required in FSL161Y1). Students exempted from one of these courses may replace it with FRE172H1 and an additional FRE Linguistics half-course
2. FRE272Y1
3. FRE210Y1/FRE240Y1
4. FSL281Y1. Students exempted from this course may replace it with any FRE course
5. Three additional FRE Linguistics courses. At least two of these courses must be at the 300/400-level, including one half-course at the 400-level. FRE375Y1 may be substituted for one of these three courses.
Second Language Learning (French) (Arts Program)

Major program:
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
1. FSL181Y1/FSL161Y1 (73% minimum required in FSL161Y1). Students exempted from one of these courses may replace it with higher-level FSL courses of their choice
2. JFI225Y1, FRE210Y1/FRE240Y1, FRE272Y1/FRE273Y1/FRE277Y1, FSL281Y1
3. Two additional FRE courses at the 300/400-level, including at least 1.0 from the following: FRE375Y1, FRE384H1/FRE385H1/ 388H1

French as a Second Language (Arts Program)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. FSL161Y1/FSL181Y1. Students exempted from one of these courses may replace it with higher-level FSL courses of their choice
2. One 200-level FSL course
3. One 300-level FSL course
4. One other FSL course or FRE277Y1/FRE375Y1. (FSL121Y1 may be included if taken before FSL161Y1/FSL181Y1; FSL163H1 may be included if taken before 200/300-level FSL courses)

French Translation (Arts Program)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. FRE375Y1
2. FRE480Y1, FRE481Y1
3. An additional FRE course at the 200+level

French Studies (Arts Program)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. FRE140Y1/FSL161Y1/FSL181Y1
2. Three FRE courses at the 200+ level including one at the 300/400-level (students may substitute up to 1.0 FSL courses at the 100+level)

French Cultural Studies (Arts Program)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Any four FCS full course equivalents including at least one course at the 300/400-level.
Note: For students meeting prerequisites set by other departments/programs, up to 1.5 courses from the following list may be substituted for FCS courses: FAH280H1, FAH318H1, FAH335H1, FAH378H1, FAH400H1, FAH404H1; FRE190Y1, FRE250Y1, FRE320Y1, FRE322Y1, FRE324Y1, FRE326Y1, FRE419H1, FRE438H1; HIS388H1; JEF100Y1; JFV323H1, JFV333H1; INI384H1, INI386H1; UNI202H1
French - See also: Drama and French; Modern Languages and Literatures; Linguistics and Languages