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French studies in the University of Toronto provide varied and flexible approaches to one of the worlds 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, Translation and Second Language Learning. 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): 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 womens 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. 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. 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): 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. French Cultural Studies (FCS): Courses on French and Francophone
culture, taught in English, may be used in a Minor program that
may be added
to any other Minor, Major or Specialist program.. These courses
may also
be used
to fulfil breadth requirements. 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. Information on these programs and on the Second Language Summer
Program is available on-line at www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/under/else.htm.
For further counselling on these programs, contact the Study Elsewhere Advisor
at 416-926-2310 or french.elsewhere@utoronto.ca. The Department reserves the right to place students in the language course appropriate to their level of language skill, based on the results of a placement test. Since 100, 200, 300 and 400-level FSL courses correspond to levels of comptence in French, it is often recommended that a student take a course at a higher level than his/her year of study. 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. Further Information: The Department of French Undergraduate Brochure, available at the Department, contains more detailed information about all the courses and programs listed below. It is also available in an electronic form, which is regularly updated, 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), email: french.secretary@utoronto.ca; website: www.chass.utoronto.ca/french French ProgramsEnrolment in all French programs requires the completion of four courses. No minimum GPA is required. Note: French Language and Literature (Arts program)Specialist program: (11 full courses or their equivalent) 1 FSL221Y1. Students exempted from
this course may replace it with FRE250Y1. Major program: (8 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL 221Y1. Students exempted from this course may replace it with FRE250Y1. Group B: Group C: Note: French Language and French Linguistics (Arts programs)Specialist program: (10 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL 221Y1. Students exempted from this course may replace it with FRE172H1 and
an additional FRE Linguistics half-course. Major program: (7 full courses or their equivalent) 1 FSL 221Y1. Students exempted
from this course may replace it with FRE172H1 and an additional FRE Linguistics half-course. Second Language Learning (French) (Arts Program)Major program: (8 full courses or their equivalent including at least 2 at the 300+ level) 1. FSL 221Y1. Students exempted from this course may replace it
with higher-level
FSL courses of their choice. French as a Second Language (Arts Program)Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL 221Y1. Students exempted from this course may replace it with
higher-level FSL courses of their choice. French Translation (Arts Program)Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FRE375Y1 French Studies (Arts Program)Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL 221Y1 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: FAH 280H1, FAH318H1, 378H1, 383H1, 400H1, FAH404H1; FRE literature courses; HIS314Y1, 349Y1, 388Y1, 413H1, 447H1, HIS467H1; JEF100Y1; JFV323H1; INI385Y1, INI386H1; SMC228Y1 For other programs in French, see also: Drama and French; Modern Languages
and Literatures; Linguistics and Languages. |