Courses Taught
in English (see also all FCS courses below)
HUM199Y1
First Year Seminars 52S
Undergraduate seminars that focus on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty
member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. May serve as a distribution
requirement course; see the First Year Handbook for details.
INI384H1
Critical Writing on Film
See Innis College
INI386H1
Quebec Cinema
See Innis College
JEF100Y1
The Western Tradition 78S
An introduction to literature through major works of the Western literary tradition. What constitutes a literary "classic"? How
have the great concerns of the Western tradition - human nature, its place in society, its mythmaking, its destiny - been
represented in literature? These and other questions are examined by reference to 11-12 works, from ancient times to the
twentieth century, by such authors as Homer, Sophocles, Ovid, Virgil, Dante, Shakespeare, Cervantes, MoliŠre, Austen,
Dostoevski, Kafka, Camus, Beckett and M rquez. (A joint course offered by the Departments of English and French; see also
JEF100Y1 in the English program listings.)
JFI225Y1
Second Language Learning
See Second Language Learning Courses at the end of the French Department listing.
JFL477H1
Issues in French and Linguistics I
See French Linguistics Courses
JFL478H1
Issues in French and Linguistics II
See French Linguistics Courses
JFV323H1
Semotics and Literature I
See French Literature Courses
JFV333H1
Semiotics and Literature II
See French Literature Courses
SMC228Y1
Books and Readers
See St. Michael's College
UNI202H1
Aspects of Quebec Culture
See University College
NOTE: FCS, JFI, JFL and JFV courses are taught in English with reading and written assignments in English. No knowledge of
French is required. However, students can count these courses towards a program in French (Major or Specialist) if they
submit all written work and tests in French. These students must, during the first week of class, inform the instructor of their
intent to do so.
FCS: French Cultural Studies Courses
FCS courses are taught in English with written and reading assignments also
in English. Some half-courses at the
200/300/400-level have variable content and may not be offered every year.
Please consult the Department website
(www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under) or the Department of French Undergraduate
brochure for more details.
FCS195H1
French Culture from 26S
Napoleon to Asterix
A multi-media course, analyzing the contributions the French have made to world culture in such domains as architecture, art,
literature, and music, as well as some of the implications of the appropriation of French cultural icons by big business and the
media.
FCS290H1/291H1/292H1
Special Topics in French Cultural Studies I 26S
The relation of French popular culture to society.
(FCS291H1 and 292H1 will not be offered in 2005-2006).
FCS294H1
Women & Power in French Society 26S
From Joan of Arc to Simone de Beauvoir and her feminist heirs, be they saints, seductresses, queens, witches or intellectuals,
French women have alternately suffered from social changes and led them. A series of guest speakers provide careful analysis
of a number of seminal texts and films. (Not offered in 2005-2006).
FCS297H1
Comic Books and French Culture 26S
An examination of the historical, social and cultural status of French comic books ("bandes dessin‚es" or "BDs"), based on
English translations of Ast‚rix, Tintin and other contemporary works. Analysis of thematic and narrative structures compared
with traditional genres (folktales, myths, plays, novels). (Not offered in 2005-2006).
FCS298H1
French Culture and Asia 26S
From the arrival, in 17th century, of magnificent porcelain from the East to the borrowings of contemporary fashion designers,
French culture has been exposed to Asian influences which have become part of the national fabric. This course explores
some of these manifestations in literature, film and the arts.
FCS310Y1
French Cinema 26L, 52P, 26S
Cinema in France with emphasis on theory and practical criticism, on auteurs and movements such as the avant-garde of the
twenties and the New Wave of the late fifties. Films shown are subtitled. (Not offered in 2005-2006).
Prerequisite: At least 5 course credits in any subject
Recommended preparation: INI115Y1
FCS331H1
Cinema and Literature in France 26S
Film adaptations of plays and fiction from the origins of cinema to the present time.
Prerequisite: At least 5 course credits in any subject
FCS390H1/391H1/392H
Special Topics in French Cultural Studies II 26S
Studies on an individual writer or a specific area of literature.(FCS391H1 and 392H1 will not be offered in 2005-2006).
Prerequisite: At least 5 course credits in any subject
FCS395H1
Sensuality and the French 26S
An investigation of the French reputation for the systematic indulgence of all the senses, from the growth of sensuality-based
industries and services to the discussion of works of high art and popular culture. Also focussing on elements of gender
definition and exoticism within the cult of sensuality.
Prerequisite: At least 5 course credits in any subject
FCS399Y0
The Culture of Touraine 52S
Various aspects of Culture in the region of Tours, e.g. novels by Balzac; Renaissance architecture and gardens as motifs in art,
literature, cinema, music or advertising; from Tours to Quebec; or Anne H‚bert's Touraine. (Offered in Tours only during the
summer)
Prerequisite: At least 5 course credits in any subject
FCS490H1/491H1/492H
Special Topics in French Cultural Studies III 26S
In depth study within narrowly focussed topics. (FCS490H1, 491H1 and 492H1 will not be offered in 2005-2006).
Prerequisite: At least 10 course credits in any subject
FCS496H1
The Cinema of Jean-Luc Godard 26L, 26P
Godard's films can be divided into three periods, starting with the "nouvelle vague" to his increasing political radicalization in
the 1960s and then a return to mainstream film making in the 1980s. This course focuses primarily on Godard's first two
periods, and on his attempts to define a political cinema. (Not offered in 2005-2006).
Prerequisite: At least 10 course credits with at least one credit in film
FCS497H1
Contemporary Feminisms in France and Quebec 26S
Various forms of recent feminist thought, theory, and artistic practice, from the 1970s, focussing on the current situation,
characterized by plurality and heterogeneity, and the concern with the intersection of gender, ethnicity and class. (Not offered
in 2005-2006).
Prerequisite: At least 10 course credits in any subject
FRE: French Literature Courses
Some half-courses at the 300/400-level have variable content and may not
be offered every year. Please consult the
Department website (www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under) or the Department
of French Undergraduate brochure for more
details.
FRE140Y1
The Pleasure of Reading 78S
Reading and critical discussion of a selection of literary texts whose style and structure have, over the centuries, captivated
their readers by combining grace, harmony, wit, and passion.
Prerequisite: FSL121Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test
FRE210Y1
Introduction to Quebec 78S
Literature and Culture
A study of aspects of Quebec culture (art, cinema, language, literature and music) and their role in the evolution of a distinct
society. This survey course familiarizes students with the socio-historical context and way of life of the Qu‚b‚cois in order to
better understand and appreciate Quebec literature.
Co- or Prerequisite: FSL161Y1 (with minimum 77%)/FSL181Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the
French Placement Test
FRE240Y1
Introduction to Literary Analysis 78S
Techniques of literary criticism and analysis, based on a detailed study of selected novels, drama, and poetry from the 17th
century to the present.
Co- or Prerequisite: FSL161Y1 (with minimum 77%)/FSL181Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the
French Placement Test
FRE250Y1
Literary History in Context 52S
The evolution and major trends of French literature from the Middle Ages to modern times set against their historical
background and studied through representative texts, selected both for their historical importance and their relevance to
modern readers - novels, plays, poetry, short stories.
Prerequisite: FSL161Y1 (with minimum 77%)/FSL181Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French
Placement Test
FRE299Y1
Research Opportunity Program
Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See Section on "Research Opportunity Program" for
details.
FRE304H1
Women Writers 26S
An analysis of selected texts by women writers, emphasizing particular themes and textual strategies used to represent the
female subject, her relationship to language, her reality and world view. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE312H1
Novels of the Quiet 26S
Revolution: Quebec Fiction of the 60s
A study of five of the most significant Quebec novels published during or dealing with the Quiet Revolution as examples of
literary creations reflecting a society in the process of defining and liberating itself in the turbulent decade of the sixties. Authors
may include Aquin, Bessette, Blais, Caron, Carrier, Jasmin, Paradis.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y1/FRE240Y1
FRE314H1
From Modernism to 26S
Postmodernism: Contemporary
Quebec Fiction
Quebec postmodern literature speaks of vitality, liberating forces, and creativity. This course explores the textual forms and
themes that challenge tradition and authority in contemporary writing. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y1/FRE240Y1
FRE315H1
Family Matters in Quebec Theatre 26S
A study of the characteristic themes and structures of Quebec drama, the quest for social and individual identity, and the
affirmation of a distinctly qu‚b‚cois theatrical expression in works by G‚linas, Dub‚, and Tremblay.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y1/FRE240Y1
FRE317H1
Explorations of Self in 26S
Contemporary Quebec Theatre
From the intimate plays of Marie Laberge to the multimedia explorations of Robert Lepage, Quebec dramatists continue to
experiment, often through metatheatrical devices, with various ways of communicating the search for self-understanding. (Not
offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y1/FRE240Y1
FRE320Y1
The 17th Century: The 52S
Rise of Classicism
Essential works of literature from the "Grand SiŠcle," including court poetry, plays by Corneille, MoliŠre and Racine and some
of the earliest narratives written for and by women, explored within the social framework of Europe's most highly refined
cultural period. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE322Y1
The 18th Century: The 52S
Age of Enlightenment
At the forefront of the present cultural and political organization of the West, 18th century France defined individual and
collective subjectivities (individualism, gender roles, democracy). This course explores these issues in their original context
through the work of authors such as Rousseau, Voltaire, Sade, Laclos, Graffigny, and Beaumarchais.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
JFV323H1
Semiotics and Literature I 26S
The study of readings from major French literary semioticians will be combined with the practical application of theory to the
analysis of selected literary texts. This course is taught in English. (Not offered in 2005-2006).
Prerequisite: At least 5 course credits in any subject.
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1/VIC120Y1
FRE324Y1
The 19th Century: The 52S
Age of Revolutions
From the Neo-Classicism of the Napoleonic era to Zola's Naturalism, a study of the way in which 19th century French literature
is shaped by the various revolutions in the fields of science, language, politics and the arts. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered
in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE326Y1
The 20th Century: From 52S
Surrealism to Post-modernism
and Beyond
Characterized by experimentation and by the crisis of representation, 20th century French literature has undergone numerous
transformations in form, content, and generic boundaries. This course studies these literary movements, trends, and
transgressions in poetry, prose, and theatre.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE332H1
Francophone Literature I 26S
An introduction to francophone literature of Africa and the Middle East. Different approaches - textual, ideological, historical - to
the works of francophone writers living and writing outside Quebec or France.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
JFV333H1
Semiotics and Literature II 26S
The study of readings from major French literary semioticians will be combined with the practical application of theory to the
analysis of selected literary texts. This course is taught in English. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: At least 5 course credits in any subject
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1/VIC120Y1
FRE359H1
Studies in Drama I: Pre-1800 26S
A study of selected pre-1800 French plays from various theoretical and ideological perspectives, involving questions of
dramaturgy, staging techniques and productions.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE360H1
Studies in Drama II: Post-1800 26S
A study of selected post-1800 French plays from various theoretical and ideological perspectives, involving questions of
dramaturgy, staging techniques and productions. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE364Y1
The Golden Age of the Novel 52S
The ways in which such writers as Balzac, Stendhal, Flaubert, Maupassant, and Zola developed the techniques of the novel
while exploring such themes as ambition, alienation, and class struggle.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE365H1
Pre-Revolutionary Prose Fiction 26S
The various forms and transformations of the novel from its beginnings in the 16th and 17th centuries until the French
Revolution. The corpus may include pastoral, historical, epistolary, philosophical, and libertine novels as well as the novella.
(Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE367H1
Studies in the 20th Century 26S
French Novel I
An analysis of major French novels of the first half of the 20th century, reflecting various literary movements of this period.
Works by authors such as Proust, the female novelists of the Belle poque, Colette, Gide, Camus, Malraux, Yourcenar, Sartre,
de Beauvoir, and Leduc. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE368H1
Studies in the 20th Century 26S
French Novel II
An analysis of major French novels of the latter part of the 20th century, beginning with the New Novel and exploring other
contemporary developments such as experimental writing, the women's movement, postmodernism, and the new generation of
Minuit authors.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE 370Y0 French Language and Culture: Nantes
and Its Famous People
Offered in Nantes only.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course.
FRE 371Y0 Francophone Literature: Literature in
Exile
Offered in Nantes only.
Exclusion: FRE332H1
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course.
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE 372Y0 French Theatre of the 19th and 20th
Centuries
Offered in Nantes only.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course.
FRE 373Y0 French Thought of the 17th and 18th
Centuries
Offered in Nantes only
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1
FRE 374Y0 French Civilization from the 18th
Century to Today
Offered in Nantes only.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course.
FRE398H0/
Independent Experiential Study Project
399Y0
An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See Section on "Independent Experiential Study Program" for
details.
FRE404H1
Feminist Readings 26S
A study of the major trends and concepts in feminist theory. Selected literary texts by women writers are analyzed using
different feminist perspectives as strategies of critical reading and interpretation.
Co- or Prerequisite: Any 300-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1, one 300+ series FRE Literature course
FRE410H1
Advanced Topics in 26S
Quebec Studies I
An advanced seminar dedicated to specific issues of Qu‚b‚cois literature and culture. Focusing on an author, a literary genre,
or based on a multidisciplinary approach involving cinema, arts and music, each seminar reflects the professor's current
research. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult the Department website
(www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under) or the Undergraduate brochure for exact Prerequisites.
FRE411H1
Advanced Topics in 26S
Quebec Studies II
An advanced seminar dedicated to specific issues of Qu‚b‚cois literature and culture. Focusing on an author, a literary genre,
or based on a multidisciplinary approach involving cinema, arts and music, each seminar reflects the professor's current
research.
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult the Department website
(www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under) or the Undergraduate brochure for exact Prerequisites.
FRE419H1
Literature of the Renaissance 26S
Rabelais' carnavalesque vision of the world, Ronsard's worship of Beauty, the cruel and bloody tragedy of Garnier,
Montaigne's exploration of the self. A study of selected writers of the 16th century, an age of crucial epistemological shifts and
of exploration by poets, artists, and humanists.
Co- or Prerequisite: Any 300-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1, one 300+ series FRE Literature course
FRE420H1
Ardour and Armour in Medieval France 26S
Religious fervour, war, chivalry, romance and ribald humour are just some of the themes found in selected texts from the
French Middle Ages; readings in modern translations with appropriate reference to the original language. (Not offered in 2005-
2006; offered in alternate years).
Co- or Prerequisite: Any 300-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1, one 300+ series FRE Literature course
Exclusion: FRE 420Y1
FRE431H1
Francophone Literature II 26S
Francophone literature of the Caribbean. Different approaches - textual, ideological, historical - to the works of francophone
writers living and writing outside Quebec or France. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Co- or Prerequisite: Any 300-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1, one 300+ series FRE Literature course
FRE438H1
Advanced Topics in French Studies I 26S
An advanced seminar dedicated to specific issues of French literature and culture. Focusing on an author, a literary genre, or
based on a multidisciplinary approach involving cinema, arts and music, each seminar reflects the professor's current research.
(Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult the Department website
(www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under) or the Undergraduate brochure for exact Prerequisites.
FRE439H1
Advanced Topics in French Studies II 26S
An advanced seminar dedicated to specific issues of French literature and culture. Focusing on an author, a literary genre, or
based on a multidisciplinary approach involving cinema, arts and music, each seminar reflects the professor's current research.
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult the Department website
(www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under) or the Undergraduate brochure for exact Prerequisites.
FRE449H1
French Poetry 26S
This course will stress specific trends in French poetry and will study the works of major poets in the context of a broader socio-
cultural perspective. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Co-or Prerequisite: Any 300-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y1, one 300+series FRE Literature course.
FRE450H1
The Sable Centre Seminar in 19th Century French Studies 26S
This seminar is dedicated to specific issues of French literature and culture, in the context of research activities currently taking
place at the Joseph Sabl‚ Centre for 19th Century French Studies.
Prerequisite: FRE240Y1, one 300+ series FRE Literature course
Recommended preparation: One additional 300+ series FRE Literature course
French Linguistics Courses
FRE172H1
French Grammar, within Reason 39S
An introduction to basic concepts of the grammar of French from an analytic point of view. This course is useful to anyone
wishing to undertake a program in French Studies or wishing to improve their knowledge of French as a Second Language.
Prerequisite: FSL121Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test
FRE272Y1
The Structure of Modern French: An Introduction 78S
A descriptive study of contemporary French: phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Theoretical
discussion in general linguistics.
Prerequisite: FSL161Y1(77%)/FSL181Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test
FRE273Y1
General History of the French Language 52S
The changes by which the Latin spoken in northern Gaul became today's French. Phonetic, morphological, syntactic and
semantic evolution; regional, dialectical and social variations; the question of French in Canada; attitudes of writers,
grammarians, and scholars; political and social history.
Prerequisite: FSL161Y1(77%)/FSL181Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test
FRE376H1
French Phonology and Phonetics 26S
A study of the phonological system of modern French based on actual samples of speech taken from different regional
varieties and socio-economic groups.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y1
FRE378H1
French Syntax 26S
A study of the distribution and relationships of the syntagmatic components of contemporary French. The sentential structure,
including the principles of coordination, subordination and expansion. Theoretical approaches.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y1
FRE386H1
French Semantics 26S
Various approaches to the notion of meaning; its functioning at all levels of representation.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y1
FRE387H1
French Morphology 26S
A study of the morphological system of modern French, its relationship to syntax and phonology; theoretical notions derived
from the analysis of specific data.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y1
FRE471H1
Medieval French Language 26S
Characteristic features of French phonology, grammar and vocabulary up to 1500; analysis of extracts from principal genres,
periods and geographic areas.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y1/FRE273Y1
FRE 473H1
The Acquisition of French 26S
A study of the first and second language acquisition of French syntax, phonology
and morphology.
Prerequisites: FRE376H1, FRE378H1.
JFL477H1
Issues in French and Linguistics 1 26S
An advanced seminar on issues of current theoretical relevance in linguistics with special reference to French. This course is
taught in English. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in alternate years).
Prerequisite: Any 300+ series LIN or FRE Linguistics course
JFL478H1
Issues in French and Linguistics II: French in Contact 26S
An overview of the various
phenomena of language contact found in the bilingual (or multilingual) communities
where French is one of the spoken languages, such as:
Bilingualism, Language maintenance and language shift,
Interference and the various components of the grammar, Borrowing,
Codeswitching, Mixed language, Pidgins and Creoles.
Prerequisite: Any 300+ series LIN or FRE Linguistics course
FRE479H1
Sociolinguistics of French 26S
The relationship between language use and social factors such as socio-economic status, types of situation and gender of
speaker. Theoretical notions are derived through the analysis of specific data, focusing on Canadian French and other varieties
spoken in the Americas.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y1
FRE488H1
Special Topics in Advanced Linguistics I 26S
An advanced seminar on a specific aspect of French linguistics, reflecting the professor's current research.
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult the Department website
(www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under) or the Undergraduate brochure for exact Prerequisites.
FRE489H1
Special Topics in Advanced Linguistics II 26S
An advanced seminar on a specific aspect of French linguistics, reflecting the professor's current research. (Not offered in
2005-2006).
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult the Department website
(www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under) or the Undergraduate brochure for exact Prerequisites.
French Translation Courses
FRE375Y1
Comparative Stylistics 52S
A comparative study of the characteristics of French and English expression and how they pertain to the problems of
translation.
Prerequisite: FSL281Y1/any FRE 200-series course
FRE480Y1
Translation: French to English 52S
Intensive translation from French to English. Texts are drawn from diverse fields: literature, business, economics, politics,
science, art, and advertising.
Prerequisite: FRE375Y1
FRE481Y1
Translation: English to French 52S
Intensive translation from English to French. Texts are drawn from diverse fields: literature, business, economics, politics,
science, art and advertising.
Prerequisite: FRE375Y1
Independent Study Courses
FRE490Y1
Senior Essay
An independent research paper on either a literary or linguistic topic to be proposed by the student and supervised by an
instructor, culminating in a major research paper.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
FRE491H1/492H1
Independent Study
A scholarly project supervised by a member of staff on a literary or linguistic topic of common interest including readings,
discussions, and papers.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
French as a Second Language Courses (FSL)
Note
The following is a guide for beginners in French.
1. No knowledge of French: FSL100H1
2. Very limited knowledge of French (Placement Test required): FSL102H1
The Department reserves the right to place students in the language course
appropriate to their level of language skills, based
on the results of a placement test. The placement test is mandatory for
all students who register in an FRE or FSL course for
the first time. It is available online at www.lang.utoronto.ca/placement/french
and can be taken on any computer properly
equipped to manage sound files. Students who do not have access to such
a computer should write to
french.placement@utoronto.ca and make an appointment to take the test
at the Multimedia Centre. The test must be taken
prior to registration in order to insure enrolment in the appropriate
course.
FSL100H1
French for Beginners 39L, 13P
An intensive basic course in spoken and written French for students who have no knowledge of French: comprehension,
speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: None
Exclusion: FSL 101H1 and higher.
FSL102H1
Introductory French 39L, 13P
An intensive basic course in spoken and written French for students who have studied some French, but who have not yet
attained the entry level for FSL121Y1.
Prerequisite: FSL100H1/FSL101H1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test.
Exclusion: FSL121Y1 and higher.
FSL121Y1
Intermediate French 26L, 52T, 26P
Written and spoken French, reinforcing oral/aural competence, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
Prerequisite: FSL102H1, or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test.
Exclusion: FSL161Y1 and higher.
FSL161Y1
Practical French 52L, 26P
Emphasis is placed on both reading and listening comprehension, expression, both written and oral, and independent learning.
Particularly recommended for students who wish to maintain and improve their general knowledge of French without wishing to
specialize.
Prerequisite: FSL121Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test
Exclusion: FSL181Y1 and higher
FSL181Y1
Language Practice I 52L, 26T, 26P
A variety of approaches to language learning, aimed at helping students develop their written and oral skills. Computer-
assisted instruction and the multi-media learning centres provide additional learning opportunities. Particularly recommended
for students who wish to specialize or major in French.
Prerequisite: FSL121Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test
Exclusion: FSL161Y1 and higher
FSL261Y1
Practical French II 78S
Emphasis is placed on both reading and listening comprehension, expression, both written and oral, and independent learning.
Particularly intended for students who wish to maintain and improve their general knowledge of French without wishing to
specialize.
Prerequisite: FSL161Y1/FSL181Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test
Exclusion: FSL281Y1/FSL361Y1 and higher
FSL277Y1
French Pronunciation 52L, 26P
A study of the French sound system with the goal of improving students' pronunciation both in reading and everyday speech.
Features to be examined include vowels, consonants, stress, liaison, the E caduc and intonation in both Canadian and
European varieties. Theoretical concepts learned will be put into practice via structured exercises and weekly lab sessions.
Prerequisite: FSL161Y1/FSL181Y1
Exclusion: FRE277Y1/Not open to fluent or native speakers of French.
FSL281Y1
Language Practice II: Written and Oral French 78L, 26P
This course is designed for those who wish to improve their written expression with textual study and develop their oral and
aural skills. The course is also designed for students who want to specialize or major in French studies.
Prerequisite: FSL161Y1(77%)/FSL181Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test
Exclusion: FSL261Y1/FSL361Y1 and higher
FSL361Y1
Practical French III 78S
Emphasis is placed on both reading and listening comprehension, expression, both written and oral, and independent learning.
Particularly intended for students who wish to maintain and improve their general knowledge of French without wishing to
specialize.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FSL course or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test.
Exclusion: FSL381Y1/FSL461Y1 and higher
FSL362Y1
La Francophonie 78S
An advanced course in practical French (reading, writing, listening, speaking), aimed at broadening understanding of the range
of cultures and societies of the francophone world, based in part on multimedia resources available in French, including those
of the Internet. (Not offered in 2005-2006).
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FSL course or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test.
Exclusion: FSL461Y1 and higher
FSL366H1
Business French 39S
A study of vocabulary, grammar and writing techniques involved in business situations, including cross-cultural transactions.
Students may be introduced to business-oriented multimedia resources, including those of the Internet.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FSL course or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test.
Exclusion: FSL461Y1 and higher
FSL381Y1
Language Practice III: Written and Oral French 78L,
26P
Advanced work in written expression and textual study, with in-depth analysis of spoken French and consolidation of aural
skills. The course is also designed for students who want to specialize or major in French studies.
Prerequisite: FSL281Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test
Exclusion: FSL361Y1/FSL382H1 and higher
FSL382H1
Language Practice III: Written French 39S
This course is designed for students who want to consolidate the writing skills they already had acquired as students
specializing in French Studies.
Prerequisite: FSL281Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test
Exclusion: FSL381Y1/FSL461Y1 and higher
FSL383H1
Language Practice III: Oral French 39S
This course is designed for students who want to consolidate the oral skills they already acquired as students specializing in
French Studies.
Prerequisite: FSL281Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test.
Exclusion: FSL381Y1/ FSL461Y1 and higher
FSL461Y1
Practical French IV 78S
For students who wish to improve their general knowledge of French while specializing in other fields of study.
Prerequisite: Any 300-series FSL course or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test.
FSL482H1
Language Practice IV: Written French 39S
A course designed to diversify the student's ability to understand and write texts of various genres.
Prerequisite: FSL381Y1/FSL382H1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test.
FSL483H1
Language Practice IV: Oral French 39S
Students receive advanced training in aural comprehension and in the production of the appropriate oral performance in a
variety of situations.
Prerequisite: FSL381Y1/FSL383H1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test.
Second Language Learning Courses
JFI225Y1
Second Language Learning 52S
A theoretical and practical consideration of the ways we learn a second language, with a historical overview and critical
evaluation of the various methodologies that have been developed; the role of cultural studies in language learning; practical
evaluation and development of syllabus, course and textbook materials. This course is taught in English.
Prerequisite: FSL161Y1(77%)/FSL181Y1 or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement
Test
FRE384H1
Teaching French as a Second Language 26S
Since 1970 the term "communicative approach" has been used to refer to various ways of teaching and learning FSL. The aim
of this course is to attempt to clarify the notions involved in the communicative approach and examine theoretical issues and
pedagogical implications related to it. (Not offered in 2005-2006; offered in Summer 2005 only).
Prerequisite: FRE272Y1
FRE385H1
Teaching Young People's Literature 26S
Analysis of bibliographical tools available for the selection of literary materials for the FSL classroom. Study of representative
works of interest to young people such as novels, detective stories, cartoons, with special emphasis on socio-cultural aspects.
Critical analysis of various pedagogical approaches. (Not offered in 2005-2006).
Prerequisite: FRE384H1
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