FRE French StudiesOn this page: Introduction | Programs | IntroductionFrench 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, Translation, French as a Second Language, and French Culture. 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 situates French literature in a broader cultural context. 200-level courses introduce students to serious literary analysis and present Quebecois literature in its cultural context. 300-level courses encompass the full range of major works of French and Quebecois 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 Quebec) and away from dominant sensibilities (to include women's voices and non-traditional modes of writing); and connections are made to other disciplines. Linguistics (FRE). 200-level courses initiate students into serious 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 students may see how linguistics is applied to their own learning or future 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 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. Recent Additions: The Department has recently established a new Major program in Second Language Learning which may be combined with a similar Major in Italian to produce a Combined Specialist program. The core course for this program is JFI 225Y 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 French and Italian departments. 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 Quebec, or in France. For these full-year programs information meetings will be held in Rm. 224, 50 St. Joseph Street, on October 18, 1999 for general programs in France; on October 25, 1999 for Nantes, France; and on November 1, 1999 for Laval University. Meetings will also be held on summer immersion courses in Quebec on January 26, 2000 and on summer programs in France on March 1, 2000. For further counselling on these programs, contact the Study Elsewhere Advisor at 926-2310. Further Information. Students may receive counselling from the Academic Advisers in each of the College teaching centres, and from the departmental Undergraduate Brochure which contains more information about all the courses and programs listed below. Counselling: 50 St. Joseph St., Rm. 226 (926-2333) Enquiries: 50 St. Joseph St,. Rm. 210 (926-2302) FRENCH PROGRAMSEnrolment in all French programs requires the completion of four courses. No minimum
GPA required. FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (B.A.) Specialist program (Hon.B.A.): (10 full courses or their equivalent) Major program (B.A.): (7 full courses or their equivalent) FRENCH LITERATURE (B.A.) Specialist program (Hon.B.A.): (10 full courses or their equivalent normally
including FRE 150Y) Major program (B.A.): M01451 (7 full courses or their equivalent normally
including FRE 150Y) Minor program (B.A.): R01451 (4 full courses or their equivalent normally
including FRE 150Y) Group B: FRE 319H, 320Y, 322Y, 330H, 356H, 362H, 363H, 400H, 420H, 433H Group C: FRE 324Y, 326Y, 330H, 331H, 349H, 357H, 358H, 364Y, 367H, 368H, 400H, 401H, 402H, 432H, 433H, 435H, 436H Group D: FRE 210Y, 310H, 312H, 314H, 315H, 317H, 434H, 436H, 437H FRENCH DRAMA (B.A.) Major program (B.A.): (7 full courses or their equivalent) Minor program (B.A.): (4 full courses or their equivalent) FRENCH LANGUAGE AND FRENCH LINGUISTICS (B.A.) Specialist program (Hon.B.A.): (10 full courses or their equivalent) Major program (B.A.): (7 full courses or their equivalent) FRENCH LINGUISTICS (B.A.) Major program (B.A.): (7 full courses or their equivalent) Minor program (B.A.): (4 full courses or their equivalent) SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING (FRENCH) (B.A.) Major program: (7 full courses or their equivalent) First Year: FSL181Y/161Y (73% minimum required in FSL
161Y) Higher Years: FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (B.A.) Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) FRENCH TRANSLATION (B.A.) Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent as noted below) FRENCH STUDIES (B.A.) Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) FRENCH CULTURAL STUDIES (B.A.) Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) FRENCH ON THE INTERNET (B.A.) Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) DRAMA AND FRENCH; MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES; LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES |
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