FR Course Descriptions

French Studies/Études Françaises (2009-2010)

For students with some elementary or secondary school French not exceeding Year Two (Grade Ten in Ontario) or equivalent. Emphasizes comprehension, grammar and basic speaking skills.

A continuation of the work done in FR 151.

An intensive French Language course. Vocabulary enrichment and development of reading, writing and oral expression.

An intensive French Language course. Vocabulary enrichment and development of reading, writing and oral expression.

A survey of French culture and literature from their origins to 1715.

An introduction to the structure of the French sound system with a view to improving pronunciation. Careful attention will be paid to the individual student's difficulties.

A course intended to develop the oral and aural skills.

Intensive work on grammar and written French.

Intensive work on grammar and written French.

A French language course designed to enable the student to carry on standard business practices in spoken and written French.

A study of selected major texts of the 20th century of France and the francophone world.

A study of selected contemporary literary works of French Canada.

This course traces the cultural development of France from its origin to the French Revolution. Emphasis is given to the study of music, art, architecture, literature, ideas and daily life in their historical context.

This course completes the study of the cultural development of France from the French revolution to the present.

A survey of French culture and literature from 1715 to the present.

A course reserved for third year students studying in Paris and majoring or minoring in areas other than French, who will necessarily take credits in French language at the intermediate level.

An advanced level course intended to continue intensive oral and aural skill development.

An introduction to the basic principles of linguistic analysis (as opposed to traditional grammar) applied to the sounds, vocabulary and sentence structure of contemporary standard French and certain features of current Canadian French. Students' language learning needs will be an important feature of the course.

A detailed study of selected aspects of 17th-century French literature.

A detailed study of selected aspects of 17th-century French literature.

A continuation of FR 332A.

A detailed study of one or more aspects of the Enlightenment.

A detailed study of one or more aspects of the Enlightenment.

A continuation of FR 343A.

Intensive development of writing skills through a study of stylistics and advanced composition.

Intensive development of writing skills through a study of stylistics and advanced composition.

Introduction to the theories and practices of French-English/English-French translation.

A detailed study of selected aspects of 19th-century French literature.

A detailed study of selected aspects of 19th-century French literature.

A continuation of FR 354A.

A detailed study of selected aspects of 20th-century French literature.

A detailed study of selected aspects of 20th-century French literature.

A continuation of FR 363A.

A study of selected 20th-century French plays.

A detailed study of selected aspects of 21st century French literature.

This course will examine, from a historical and sociolinguistic perspective, the long-standing rivalry of our country's two official languages, the origins of their relationship, and the socio-political and linguistic implications of bilingualism.

A study of selected texts by modern French-Canadian authors.

An overview of contemporary French civilization.

A continuation of FR 393A.

A survey of the principal thinkers and currents of ideas in France from the Renaissance to the present.

A continuation of FR 395A.

An independent study course, in which the student chooses an area of French life on which to make a detailed study (topic must be approved by the Department). A written cultural studies report is submitted, on which the student is examined orally.

Intensive development of advanced comparative stylistics, translation and composition skills.

Further advanced level work to continue intensive oral and aural skill development.

An area in Linguistics of particular interest to the instructor and the students will be chosen.

Introduction to the early development of French.

An introduction to French literature of the Middle Ages through the study of representative texts.

An introduction to French literature of the Middle Ages through the study of representative texts.

An introduction to French literature of the Middle Ages through the study of representative texts.

A focused study of a particular theme of Renaissance (1500-1600) writing.

A focused study of a particular theme of Renaissance (1500-1600) writing.

A continuation of FR 424A.

Intensive study of French composition, style and grammar.

A detailed study of a selected genre or aspect of French-Canadian literature.

A detailed study of a selected genre or aspect of French-Canadian literature.

A continuation of FR 471A.

A presentation of traditional and contemporary French Canada in the fields of the arts, literature, music, politics and society.

Each year a different author is the subject of specialized study to permit an in-depth exploration of her/his literary qualities.

A survey of critical approaches to literary texts.

This course deals with French and French-Canadian literature from the 17th-century to the present. The focus will be on the short story and the novel, narrative techniques and the evolution of writing for young people. (Note: Formerly FR 497)

A study of selected works by women writers in France from the Middle Ages to the 20th-century. The course will focus on the literary features of these works and on their value as reflections of the position of women in French society throughout the period.

A study of selected topics in French cultural studies. Topics will be chosen by the professor according to his/her area of specialization.

A detailed survey of selected Francophone writers from outside Europe and Canada.

A study of contemporary French and Francophone literary works in light of psychoanalytic theory.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.

A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department.