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French Studies (FR)

60 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2021–22 (Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2122/COURSE/course-FR.html

FR 101 Beginner French

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 previously taken a French course.]

Antireq: FR 151, FR 152, FR 192A, FR 192B; advanced, near-native, or native ability in French

LEC · Course ID 014526On ucalendarFR 101 today

FR 101W Introductory French I (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 005543On ucalendarFR 101W today

FR 102W Introductory French II (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 005544On ucalendarFR 102W today

FR 150W Practical French I (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 015843On ucalendarFR 150W today

FR 151 Basic French 1

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.

Prereq: One of FR 101, Ontario Grade 9 or 10 French. Antireq: FR 152, FR 192A, FR 192B; Ontario Grade 11 French, Ontario Grade 12 French, 4U Core French, high school Immersion or Extended French; advanced, near-native, or native ability in French

LEC · Course ID 005547On ucalendarFR 151 today

FR 151W Practical French II (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 015882On ucalendarFR 151W today

FR 152 Basic French 2

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.

Prereq: FR 151 or Ontario Grade 11 French. Antireq: FR 192A, FR 192B; Ontario Grade 12 French, 4U Core French, high school Immersion or Extended French; advanced, near-native, or native ability in French

LEC · Course ID 005548On ucalendarFR 152 today

FR 192A French Language 1: Module 1

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

Prereq: One of FR 152, Ontario Grade 12 French, 4U Core French. Antireq: FR 192B; High school Immersion or Extended French; near-native, or native ability in French

LEC · Course ID 005551On ucalendarFR 192A today

FR 192B French Language 1: Module 2

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

Prereq: High school Immersion French or Extended French or FR 192A. Antireq: Near-native or native ability in French.

LEC · Course ID 005552On ucalendarFR 192B today

FR 203 Introduction to Phonetics of 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.

Prereq: FR 192A or 192B

LEC · Course ID 005565On ucalendarFR 203 today

FR 237W Quebec Culture: Language, Nation, and Identity(WLU)

LEC · Course ID 010838On ucalendarFR 237W today

FR 250 Intermediate Spoken French

A course intended to develop the oral and aural skills. [Note: Formerly FR 250A]

Coreq: FR 192B. Antireq: FR 250A

LEC · Course ID 005579On ucalendarFR 250 today

FR 250W Language through Popular Culture 1 (WLU)

Taught at Wilfrid Laurier University. Refer to WLU calendar for details.

LEC · Course ID 011757On ucalendarFR 250W today

FR 251 French Language 2: Module 1

Intensive work on grammar and written French.

Prereq: FR 192B

LEC · Course ID 005580On ucalendarFR 251 today

FR 252 French Language 2: Module 2

Intensive work on grammar and written French.

Prereq: FR 192B

LEC · Course ID 005582On ucalendarFR 252 today

FR 255 Business French 1

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

Prereq: Two of FR 192A, 192B, 197/296

LEC · Course ID 005586On ucalendarFR 255 today

FR 276 Introduction to Literature: Quebec and French Canada

A study of selected contemporary literary works of French Canada.

Prereq: FR 192A or 192B

LEC · Course ID 011860On ucalendarFR 276 today

FR 291 French Civilization 1

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.]

Antireq: FR 197/296

LEC · Course ID 005593On ucalendarFR 291 today

FR 292 French Civilization 2

This course completes the study of the cultural development of France from the French Revolution to the present. [Note: Taught in English.]

Antireq: FR 297

LEC · Course ID 005594On ucalendarFR 292 today

FR 296 French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715

A survey of French culture and literature from their origins to 1715. [Note: Formerly FR 197]

Prereq: FR 192A or 192B. Antireq: FR 197, 291

LEC · Course ID 011615On ucalendarFR 296 today

FR 297 French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present

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

Prereq: FR 192A or 192B. Antireq: FR 292

LEC · Course ID 011616On ucalendarFR 297 today

FR 303 Introduction to Linguistics

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.

Prereq: FR 251 or 252

LEC · Course ID 005601On ucalendarFR 303 today

FR 330W Advanced Translation 1 (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 005604On ucalendarFR 330W today

FR 331W Advanced Translation ll (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 013304On ucalendarFR 331W today

FR 332 17th-Century French Literature

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

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005605On ucalendarFR 332 today

FR 334W Self and Other (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 013861On ucalendarFR 334W today

FR 335W Contemporary Literature (WLU)

Taught at Wilfrid Laurier University. Refer to WLU calendar for details.

LEC · Course ID 015249On ucalendarFR 335W today

FR 337W Quebec Cinema: The Politics of Memory (WLU)

Taught at Wilfrid Laurier University. Refer to WLU calendar for details.

LEC · Course ID 015248On ucalendarFR 337W today

FR 343 18th-Century French Literature

A detailed study of selected aspects of 18th-century French literature.

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005609On ucalendarFR 343 today

FR 351 French Language 3

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

Prereq: FR 251, 252

LEC · Course ID 005613On ucalendarFR 351 today

FR 353 Introduction to Translation

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

Prereq: FR 251, 252

LEC · Course ID 012991On ucalendarFR 353 today

FR 354 19th-Century French Literature

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

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005616On ucalendarFR 354 today

FR 355 Business French 2

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.

Prereq: Two of FR 251, 252, 255, 297

LEC · Course ID 014222On ucalendarFR 355 today

FR 360W Atelier Composition Stylistics (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 014429On ucalendarFR 360W today

FR 363 20th-Century French Literature

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

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005619On ucalendarFR 363 today

FR 365 French Theatre

A study of selected plays in French.

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 013006On ucalendarFR 365 today

FR 367 21st-Century French Literature

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

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 013107On ucalendarFR 367 today

FR 373 Languages 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.

Prereq: Two of FR 197/296, 251, 252, 297

LEC · Course ID 012936On ucalendarFR 373 today

FR 375 Quebec Literature

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

Prereq: FR 276; one of FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005625On ucalendarFR 375 today

FR 385W Innovations in French Cinema (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 013927On ucalendarFR 385W today

FR 399A Independent Cultural Study

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.

LEC · Course ID 005634On ucalendarFR 399A today

FR 400 Advanced Translation

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

Prereq: FR 353; one of FR 351, 392A, 392B

LEC · Course ID 005635On ucalendarFR 400 today

FR 403 Topics in Linguistics

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.]

Prereq: FR 203 or FR 303

LEC · Course ID 005640On ucalendarFR 403 today

FR 410 Medieval French Literature

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

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005642On ucalendarFR 410 today

FR 424 16th-Century French Literature

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

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005648On ucalendarFR 424 today

FR 435W Literature in Revolt (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 005649On ucalendarFR 435W today

FR 452 Advanced French Language

Intensive study of French composition, style, and grammar.

Prereq: One of FR 351, 392A, 392B

LEC · Course ID 005651On ucalendarFR 452 today

FR 460W Atelier in Oral Expression Through Drama (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 012127On ucalendarFR 460W today

FR 471 Francophone Literatures in Canada

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

Prereq: FR 276; one of FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005652On ucalendarFR 471 today

FR 473 Aspects of French Canada

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

Prereq: FR 276; one of FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005653On ucalendarFR 473 today

FR 484 Children's Literature in French

A detailed study of selected aspects of French and French-Canadian children's literature.

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005657On ucalendarFR 484 today

FR 485 French Women Writers

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.

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005658On ucalendarFR 485 today

FR 485W Adaptation:French Novels into Film (WLU)

LEC · Course ID 016033On ucalendarFR 485W today

FR 486 Topics 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.]

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 011862On ucalendarFR 486 today

FR 487 African and Caribbean French Literature

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

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

LEC · Course ID 005660On ucalendarFR 487 today

FR 490 Senior Tutorials

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.]

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

RDG · Course ID 005661On ucalendarFR 490 today

FR 491 Senior Tutorials

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.]

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

RDG · Course ID 005662On ucalendarFR 491 today

FR 492 Senior Tutorials

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.]

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

RDG · Course ID 005663On ucalendarFR 492 today

FR 493 Senior Tutorials

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.]

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

RDG · Course ID 005664On ucalendarFR 493 today

FR 494 Senior Tutorials

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.]

Prereq: FR 197/296, 297

RDG · Course ID 005665On ucalendarFR 494 today