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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 six 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 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. 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 (including second language acquisition). 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 students to work at the most suitable level to develop their skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking French. 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 competence in French, a student may be recommended to enroll in 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 or at the latest by the end of the first week of classes in order to insure enrolment in the appropriate course. 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. 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 learning 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: To be entitled to participate in the Department’s Third Year Study Elsewhere Program, a student must satisfy the following requirements: overall average of at least 70% in courses completed in second year, and an average of 70% in at least two French courses (FRE) required in a Major or Specialist program. . 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.
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, 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: FRE172H1 provides useful basics for further studies in Linguistics and Second Language Learning, and for students who feel they would benefit from a better understanding of the grammatical structure of the language. 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); FSL341Y1, FSL442H1, FSL443H1 (Students exempted from FSL341Y1 may replace it with any FRE course. Students with 77% in FSL341Y1 may replace FSL442H1, FSL443H1 with a 300+ series FRE course. 2. FRE240Y1 4. FRE 440H – Literary Theory. 5. 5.5 additional FRE literature courses including the following: at least 0.5 course in each group A, B, C and D, and another 1.0 at the 400 level
Major program: (8 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL 221Y1. (Students exempted from this course may replace it with FRE250Y1); FSL341Y1 (Students exempted from this course may replace it with any FRE course) 2. FRE240Y1 4. 4 additional FRE literature courses including the following: at least 0.5 course in each group A, B, C and D, and another 1.0 course at the 400 level.
Note: COURSES IN EACH GROUP ARE OFFERED IN ALTERNATE YEARS AS FOLLOWS: Courses offered in Odd Years: (2007-08) A – FRE320H1 (17th Century); B - FRE364H1 (19th Century); C - FRE314H1 (Quebec); D - FRE321H1 (Middle Ages) Courses offered in Even Years (2008-09) A – FRE322H1 (18th Century); B – FRE326H1 (20th Century); C – FRE332H1 (Francophonie); D – FRE319H1 (Renaissance)
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. 2. FRE272Y1 4. FSL341Y1, FSL442H1, FSL443H1. Students exempted from FSL341Y1 may replace it with any FRE course. Students with 77% in FSL341Y1 may replace FSL442H1, FSL443H1 with a 300+ series FRE course. 6. Four additional FRE Linguistics courses. At least two of these courses must be at the 300/400-level, including one at the 400-level. FRE375Y1 may be substituted for one of these four courses.
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. 2. FRE272Y1 4. FSL341Y1. Students exempted from this course may replace it with any FRE course. 6. Two additional FRE Linguistics courses. At least one 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 two courses. 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. 2. JFI225Y1, FRE272Y1, FSL277Y1, FSL341Y1 4. Two additional FRE courses among the following: FRE375Y1/FRE384H1/FRE385H1/473H1 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. 2. One 300-level FSL course 3. One 400-level FSL course 4. One other FSL course or FRE375Y1 or any 200+-level FRE course, except FRE480Y1. (FSL121Y1 may be included if taken before FSL 221Y1). French Translation (Arts Program)
Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FRE375Y1 3. An additional FRE course at the 200+level French Studies (Arts Program)
Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL 221Y1 2. Three FRE courses at the 200+ level including one at the 300/400-level (FSL121Y1 may be included if taken before 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: FAH245H1, FAH345H1, FAH346H1, FAH445H1, FAH446H1, FAH447H1; FRE literature courses; HIS314Y1, HIS387H1, HIS388H1, HIS457H1; JEF100Y1; JFV323H1; INI385Y1, INI386H1; SMC228Y1 For other programs in French, see also: Drama and French; Modern Languages and Literatures; Linguistics and Languages.
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