76 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2020–21 (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2021/COURSE/course-FR.html
An intensive beginner course for students with no prior knowledge of French. Emphasizes listening, reading, writing, and oral communication skills. [Note: Not open to students who have completed some elementary or high school French, or FR 151. Not open to students with advanced, near-native, or native ability in French.]
For students with some elementary or secondary school French not exceeding Year Two (Grade 10 in Ontario) or equivalent. Emphasizes comprehension, grammar, and basic speaking skills. [Note: Not open to students who have completed high school French immersion program or FR 152. Not open to students with advanced, near-native, or native ability in French.]
Prereq: FR 101 or Ontario Grade 9 or 10 French. Antireq: Ontario Grade 11 French or 4U Core French or Immersion French or Extended French
For students with some elementary or secondary school French, not exceeding Year Three (Grade 11 in Ontario) or equivalent. Emphasizes comprehension, grammar, and basic speaking skills. [Note: Not open to students who have completed high school French immersion program. Not open to students with advanced, near-native, or native ability in French.]
Prereq: FR 151 or Ontario Grade 11 French. Antireq: Ontario Grade 12 French or 4U Core French or Immersion French or Extended French.
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.
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. [Note: Taught in English.]
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 French language course designed to enhance written and oral expression through the study of economic and business topics in the social and economic contexts of Canada and France.
FR 373Languages in Contact: The History of French-English Bilingualism
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.
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.
A study of selected topics in Linguistics. Topics will be chosen by the professor according to their area of specialization. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
A study of selected works by women writers in France from the Middle Ages to the 21st-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.
FR 486Topics in French and Francophone Cultural Studies
A study of selected topics in French and Francophone cultural studies. Topics will be chosen by the professor according to their area of specialization. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire with the department. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire with the department. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
A small group of students follows a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member. For details, inquire of the Department. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]