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French is not only one of the official languages of Canada: it is also one of the world’s major international languages. Courses in French studies provide a varied, flexible and in-depth examination of the French language and the multitude of cultures it expresses. 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. In the Canadian job market, command of the French language is a definite asset. The department offers students an integrated curriculum, which brings together courses in language, linguistics, literature, French Culture and didactics. Unless specified otherwise, the language of instruction is French. Literature (FRE): 200-level mandatory courses introduce students to concepts, methodologies and critical tools which will be elaborated through further literature and theory and serve as basis for other literature courses dedicated to the History of French Literature and Cultural and Social context streams. 300-level courses encourage students to explore sophisticated primary and secondary sources from disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives. 400-level courses initiate students to research. The actual content of most 400-level courses varies considerably according to the instructor. Students should consult the French Studies web site (www.french.utoronto.ca/undergraduate) for content specific to a given year. Linguistics (FRE): 200-level mandatory courses initiate students into the 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). 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 placed on both written and spoken language; at higher levels, half-courses allow for specialized study of one or the other. The Department reserves the right to place students in the language course appropriate to their level of linguistic competence, 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, available at www.lang.utoronto.ca/placement/french is mandatory for all students who wish to register in an FRE or FSL course for the first time (except true beginners who have no knowledge of French). The placement test can be taken only ONCE and the results of the first test will prevail in the event of several attempts. Ideally, the placement test should be taken in the preceding term of the course students intend to register in, (e.g. for a Fall term or Y course, students should take the placement test in the summer term, prior to their registration date on ROSI and before the beginning of classes). Students not having access to a computer capable of managing sound files should write to french.placement@utoronto.ca to arrange to take the test at the Multimedia Centre. Students are reminded that they may NOT take FSL courses in reverse order. French Cultural Studies (FCS): Courses on French and Francophone culture, taught in English, may be used to fulfil distribution requirements. French Language Learning: The Major in French Language Learning can be taken with a similar Major program in Italian studies. The core course for this program is JFI225Y1 which instructs students in the methodology of second, third or other 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 french.utoronto.ca/undergraduate/information/study_elsewhere. Exclusions and prerequisites: Students must abide by 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 French Studies Undergraduate Brochure, available online at www.french.utoronto.ca/undergraduate, contains more detailed information about all the courses and programs listed below. Counselling: 50 St. Joseph St., Rm. 226, Odette Hall (416-926-2333), Counselling hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. or by appointment. email: french.undergraduate@utoronto.ca Enquiries: 50 St. Joseph St., Rm. 210, Odette Hall (416-926-2302), email: french.secretary@utoronto.ca; website: www.french.utoronto.ca/undergraduate French ProgramsEnrolment in all French programs requires the completion of four courses (4.0 F.C.E.). No minimum GPA is required. Note: FSL100H1, FSL102H1 and FSL121Y1 do not count towards any Specialist, Major or Minor programs in French. Students not placed in FSL221Y1 or higher by the placement test must first complete FSL121Y1 before starting any program in French. FSL271H1 provides useful basics for further studies in Linguistics and French Language Learning, and for students who feel they would benefit from a better understanding of the grammatical structure of the language. Students are reminded that they must NOT take FSL courses in reverse order. Exemptions from any required FSL or FRE courses do not reduce the total number of courses required for a program. No auditing is allowed in FSL courses. French Language and Literature (Arts program)Specialist program: (11 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL221Y1, FSL321Y1, FSL442H1, FSL443H1.
(Students not placed in FSL221Y1 or higher by the Placement test must first complete FSL121Y1 before starting this program. Students exempted from FSL221Y1 may replace it with any FRE 200+ or 300+ level course. Students exempted from FSL321Y1 may replace it with two FRE half-courses at the 300+ level. Students with 77%
in FSL321Y1 may replace FSL442H1, FSL443H1 with a 300+ series FRE course). Major program: (8 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL221Y1, FSL321Y1 (Students
not placed in FSL221Y1 or higher by the Placement test must first complete FSL121Y1 before starting this program. Students exempted from FSL221Y1 may replace it with any FRE 200+ or 300+level course. Students exempted from FSL321Y1 may replace it with two FRE half-courses at the 300+ level). French Language and French Linguistics (Arts programs)Specialist program: (10 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL221Y1 (Students
not placed in FSL221Y1 or higher by the Placement test must first complete FSL121Y1 before starting this program. Students exempted from FSL221Y1 must replace it with FSL271H1 and any FSL or FRE half-course. FSL271H1 must be completed before enrolling in any higher-level FSL course.) Stream
A - Structure of French: FRE376H1 (mandatory), FRE378H1 (mandatory), FRE488H1, FRE489H1, FRE490Y1, FRE491H1, FRE492H1 Major program: (8 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL221Y1 (Students
not placed in FSL221Y1 or higher by the Placement test must first complete FSL121Y1 before starting this program. Students exempted from FSL221Y1 must replace it with FSL271H1 and any FSL or FRE half-course. FSL271H1 must be completed before enrolling in any higher-level FSL course.) French Language Learning (Arts Program)Major program: (8 full courses or their equivalent including at least 2 F.C.E.s FRE courses at the 300+ level) 1. FSL221Y1 (Students
not placed in FSL221Y1 or higher by the Placement test must first complete FSL121Y1 before starting this program. Students exempted from FSL221Y1 must replace it with FSL271H1 and any FSL or FRE half-course. FSL271H1 must be completed before enrolling in any higher-level FSL course.) French as a Second Language (Arts Program)Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) 1. FSL221Y1 (Students
not placed in FSL221Y1 or higher by the Placement test must first complete FSL121Y1 before starting this program. Students exempted from FSL221Y1 must replace it with FSL271H1 and any half-course listed in 4. below. FSL271H1 must be completed before enrolling in any higher-level FSL course.) French Studies (Arts Program)Minor program: |
Students may use a maximum of 1.0 FCE of transfer credits towards any minor
program with the following conditions: (1) courses must have been completed
after a student's enrolment at the University of Toronto; (2) all other courses
counted towards a program must be from the regular offerings of the St. George,
UTM or UTSC campuses; (3) generic FSL designators (FSL1**, 2**, 3**, 4**)
cannot be counted towards any subject post.