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French Studies (FR)

42 undergraduate courses in the 2024–25 Undergraduate Calendar, and 15 graduate courses in the Spring 2025 Graduate Calendar.

Undergraduate

FR 101 Beginner French0.50 units

An intensive beginner course for students with no prior knowledge of French. Emphasizes listening, reading, writing, and oral communication skills.

Antirequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • FR151 - Basic French 1 (0.50)
      • FR152 - Basic French 2 (0.50)
      • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
      • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
    • Not open to students with native, near-native, or similar advanced ability

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 151 Basic French 10.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR101 - Beginner French (0.50)
    • Must have completed the following: Ontario Grade 9 or 10 French
Antirequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • FR152 - Basic French 2 (0.50)
      • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
      • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
    • Not completed: Ontario Grade 11 or 12 French, 4U Core French, high school immersion, or Extended French
    • Student must not have advanced, near-native, or native ability in French

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 152 Basic French 20.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR151 - Basic French 1 (0.50)
    • Must have completed the following: Ontario Grade 11 French
Antirequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
      • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
    • Not completed: Ontario Grade 12 French, 4U Core French, high school immersion, or Extended French
    • Student must not have advanced, near-native, or native ability in French

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 192A French Language 1: Module 10.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR152 - Basic French 2 (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following: Ontario Grade 12 French, 4U Core French
Antirequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
    • Not completed: High school Immersion or Extended French
    • Student must not have near-native or native ability in French

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 192B French Language 1: Module 20.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
    • Must have completed the following: high school immersion French or Extended French
Antirequisites
  • Student must not have near-native or native ability in French

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 203 Introduction to Phonetics of French0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
    • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 220 French and Francophone Pop Culture0.50 units

An introduction to popular culture in the French-speaking world: France, Quebec, Africa, and the Antilles. This course examines cultural artifacts from various domains (music, fashion, sport, cuisine, visual arts) and the socio-historic realities that inform them. Students will explore questions related to the construction of individual and group identities.

  • Taught in English.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 250 Intermediate Spoken French0.50 units

A course intended to develop the oral and aural skills.

Corequisites
  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
    • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
    • FR250A

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 251 French Language 2: Module 10.50 units

Intensive work on grammar and written French.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 252 French Language 2: Module 20.50 units

Intensive work on grammar and written French.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 255 Business French 10.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed at least 2 of the following:
      • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
      • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
      • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
    • Complete all of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
        • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 276 Introduction to Literature: Quebec and French Canada0.50 units

A study of selected contemporary literary works of French Canada.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
    • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 291 French Civilization 10.50 units

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.

  • Taught in English.
Antirequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
      • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 292 French Civilization 20.50 units

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

  • Taught in English.
Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 296 French Culture & Literature: Origins to 17150.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
    • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
Antirequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • FR291 - French Civilization 1 (0.50)
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
      • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 297 French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • FR192A - French Language 1: Module 1 (0.50)
    • FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • FR292 - French Civilization 2 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 303 Introduction to Linguistics0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • FR251 - French Language 2: Module 1 (0.50)
    • FR252 - French Language 2: Module 2 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 332 17th-Century French Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 343 18th-Century French Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 351 French Language 30.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • FR251 - French Language 2: Module 1 (0.50)
    • FR252 - French Language 2: Module 2 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 353 Introduction to Translation0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • FR251 - French Language 2: Module 1 (0.50)
    • FR252 - French Language 2: Module 2 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 354 19th-Century French Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 355 Business French 20.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 2 of the following:
    • FR251 - French Language 2: Module 1 (0.50)
    • FR252 - French Language 2: Module 2 (0.50)
    • FR255 - Business French 1 (0.50)
    • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 363 20th-Century French Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 365 French Theatre0.50 units

A study of selected plays in French.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 367 21st-Century French Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 373 Languages in Contact: The History of French-English Bilingualism0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed at least 2 of the following:
      • FR251 - French Language 2: Module 1 (0.50)
      • FR252 - French Language 2: Module 2 (0.50)
      • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete all of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • FR251 - French Language 2: Module 1 (0.50)
        • FR252 - French Language 2: Module 2 (0.50)
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
        • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 375 Quebec Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR276 - Introduction to Literature: Quebec and French Canada (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
        • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 399A Independent Cultural Study0.50 units

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.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 400 Advanced Translation0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR353 - Introduction to Translation (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR351 - French Language 3 (0.50)
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • FR392A
        • FR392B

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 403 Topics in Linguistics0.50 units

A study of selected topics in linguistics. Topics will be chosen by the professor according to their area of specialization.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • FR203 - Introduction to Phonetics of French (0.50)
    • FR303 - Introduction to Linguistics (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 410 Medieval French Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 424 16th-Century French Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 452 Advanced French Language0.50 units

Intensive study of French composition, style, and grammar.

Prerequisites
  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR351 - French Language 3 (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • FR392A
      • FR392B

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 471 Francophone Literatures in Canada0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR276 - Introduction to Literature: Quebec and French Canada (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
        • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 473 Aspects of French Canada0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR276 - Introduction to Literature: Quebec and French Canada (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
        • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 484 Children's Literature in French0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 485 French Women Writers0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 486 Topics in French and Francophone Cultural Studies0.50 units

A study of selected topics in French and Francophone cultural studies. Topics will be chosen by the professor according to their area of specialization.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 487 African and Caribbean French Literature0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 490 Senior Tutorials0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

FR 491 Senior Tutorials0.50 units

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

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • FR297 - French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR296 - French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • FR197

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

Graduate

From the Spring 2025 Graduate Calendar. Also this year: Fall 2024, Winter 2025.

FR 600 Research Methods and Professional Communication in French Studies0.50 units

This course comprises an introduction to research tools (bibliographies, databases, etc.); an introduction to means of disseminating research (conferences, publications, etc); and a series of workshops devoted to professionalization (scholarship and grant applications, preparation of the academic cv and teaching dossier, professional communication, career options outside of the academia, etc.). This course is compulsory for all MA level students and for PhD students who have not taken a research methods course during their MA studies.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Spring 2025Course outlines

FR 601 Language0.50 units

Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.

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FR 603 Linguistics0.50 units

Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.

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FR 605 Community Fieldwork in French0.50 units

This graduate practicum in French community work offers advanced experiential learning in an area related to the student¿s professional interest. A student wishing to pursue this possibility must submit to the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies, a proposal that outlines the plans for the practicum (e.g., the organizing unit, the on-site supervision, the nature of the community work, the relevance to the French graduate program) and the arrangements for evaluation.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Spring 2025Course outlines

FR 606 Research or Professional Practicum in French0.50 units

This graduate practicum in French offers advanced experiential learning in an area related to the student's professional or research interest. A student wishing to pursue this possibility must submit to the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies, a proposal that outlines the plans for the practicum (e.g., the organizing unit, the on-site supervisor, the nature of the professional or research work, the relevance to the French graduate program) and the arrangements for evaluation.

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FR 611 Old French Language & Literature0.50 units

Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.

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FR 621 Renaissance Literature0.50 units

Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.

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FR 631 17th-Century Literature0.50 units

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FR 641 18th-Century Literature0.50 units

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FR 651 19th-Century Literature0.50 units

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FR 661 20th-Century Literature0.50 units

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FR 671 French-Canadian Literature0.50 units

Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.

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FR 681 Critical Methods - Theory of Literature0.50 units

Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.

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FR 685 Studies in Selected Topics0.50 units

Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.

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FR 687 Topics in North African Literature0.50 units

In this course we will study literary texts of different genres and writers from the Maghreb region.

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