44 courses in the 1972–73 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Intensive introduction to basic French grammar and acquisition of reading skills. Readings of texts in various fields in accordance with the students’ interests: literature, history, politics science, etc. A course designated for beginners. No prerequisite. Fall term. Computer drill, 3 hours in classroom, I hour in Language Laboratory.
A continuation of French 101*. Prerequisite French 101* or permission of the Department. Winter term. Computer drill, 3 hours in classroom, 1 hour in language laboratory.
Intensive oral and aural training in the classroom as well as in the language laboratory, exercises in comprehension and conversation. Prerequisite: Grade 13 French or permission of the department.
This course is open only to non-Arts students in Co-operative programmes and will be offered only when enrolment is sufficient, Contact the department for further information.
A continuation of French 105*. Prerequisite: French 105* or permission of the Department.
This course is open only to non-Arts students in Co-operative programmes and will be offered only when enrolment is sufficient. Contact the Department for further information.
A follow-up of French 102*. Grammar and composition, readings of texts in various fields in accordance with the students’ interests: literature, history, politics, science, etc. Intensive oral and aural training in the classroom as well as in the language laboratory. Exercises in comprehension and conversation. Prerequisite French 102* or permission of the Department. Fail term. 2 hours in classroom, 1 hour in language laboratory. Not offered in 1972-73.
A continuation of French 151*. Prerequisite French 151* or permission of the Department, Winter term. 2 hours in classroom, I hour in language laboratory. Not offered in 1972-73.
This course includes three different types of groups, all of which are designated for students entering with Grade 13, French 1 or French 2. Year course. Prerequisite Grade 13 French or permission of the Department.
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The emphasis here will be on the spoken language. Concentration on pronunciation, comprehension, fluency. An oral-aural approach involving both the classroom and the language laboratory. 3 hours in classroom, 2 hours in language laboratory.
The language portion of this programme will stress spoken French. An oral-aural approach involving both the classroom and the language laboratory. This group is considered as the normal choice of students wishing to major or honour in French. 3 hours in classroom, 2 hours in language laboratory.
An introduction to the study of the literature of France and French Canada through the readings of some of the major works. Lectures and discussions in French. Essay writing and the “explication de texte” will be stressed. 3 hours in classroom.
A survey in French designed to illustrate critical approaches to the study of French literature: the theory and practice of the “explication de texte”, the concept of “genre”, the literary uses of language, techniques of essay writing and general literary critical methods.. Prerequisite: French 190 or permission of the Department. Year course. 3 hours in classroom. Instructor: W.D, Wilson
Intensive practice in oral structures and corrective phonetics; exercises toward skill in writing. Prerequisite: French 190 or permission of the Department. Year course.
Offered in summer school and/or post-degree programme only.
A survey of cultural currents in France up to the Revolution. Lectures will examine the history of artistic expression and institutions as insights into French cilivilization.
Taught in English. Open to Arts students in second year and higher, and to others in any year. Not open to students majoring or honouring in French. No prerequisite. 3 hours in classroom.
Taught in French. Open to all students including those majoring or honouring in French. Prerequisite: French 190 or permission of the Department. Fail term. 3 hours in classroom.
A survey of cultural currents in post-revolutionary France. A continuation of French 291* — see description of French 291* for descriptions of Groups A and B. Prerequisite: French 190 or permission of the Department. French 291* is recommended. Winter term. 3 hours in classroom. Instructor: P. Dubé
326 § Note
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In the following series of courses, three areas will be included. These are indicated by the course numbers, which will fall into one of three ranges.
310-319 — 18th century 320-329 — 19th century 330-339 — 20th century
Courses in these ranges will vary from year to year and numbers will be adjusted accordingly. Although no firm prerequisites are set down it is recommended that the student have completed a course on the second year level.
Selected texts from Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, etc. Fall term. Instructor: A. Ages
Reading in the novel, drama and poetry. Winter term. 2 hours in classroom. Instructor: A. Ages.
A study of Balzac, Zola, etc. Winter term. Instructor: J.R. Dugan
A study of the concept of the hero in France from 1800 to 1850. Fall term. 2 hours in classroom. Instructor : P. Dubé
1900-1939
A study of selected texts. Fall term. Instructor : W.D. Wilson
A study of selected texts by Camus, Sartre, Beckett, etc.; novel and drama. Winter term. Instructor: W.D. Wilson
Advanced grammar and composition. Exercises in grammar, translation, oral practice and corrective phonetics. Prerequisite: French 250 Year course.
Offered in summer school and/or post-degree programme only.
A study of some representative novels of the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: A French literature course on the 200 level or instructor's permission. Fall term. Instructor: J. LaFrance
A survey of the Canadian works in poetry and drama. Prerequisite: A french literature course on the 200 level or instructor’s permission. Fail term. Instructor: J. LaFrance
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To be offered in summer school and/or post-degree programme only.
Special emphasis on contemporary novels. Year course. Not offered in 1972-73.
An introduction to the problems of mediaeval French language and readings from the major literary texts of the period. Fall term. Not offered in 1972-73.
Readings in 16th century literature: Rabelais, and Montaigne, etc. Winter term Instructor: H. Fournier
Readings in 16th century poetry: Marot, the Pléiade, the baroque poets, etc. Fall term Instructor: H. Fournier
A study of some finer grammatical points, with advanced composition, translation, oral practice and corrective phonetics. Prerequisite: French 350. Fall term.
An introduction to the problems of comparative French and English linguistic stylistics, with advanced grammar, composition, oral practice and corrective phonetics. This course is not a repetition of French 455*. Prerequisite: French 350. Winter term.
In the following series of courses two areas will be included as of special interest to advanced students. These are indicated by course numbers which will fall into one of two ranges: 460-469-—17th Century 470-479-—Criticism, thematic studies, senior seminar
Courses in these ranges will vary from year to year, and numbers will be adjusted accordingly.
Selected texts from Moliére, Corneille, Racine, etc. Winter term. Instructor: R.J. Fournier
Tragedy in 17th century French literature. Fall term. 2 hours in classroom Instructor: R.L. Myers
Selected texts in French literature from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Winter term. Instructor: A. Ages
A study of the evolution of theatrical techniques in French theatre. Fall term. Instructor: J.R. Dugan
Offered in summer school and/or post-degree Programme only.
The following courses are administered by St. Jerome’s College.
An intensive study of the fundamentals of grammar and conversation. The language laboratory will be used. In the first year of Italian, emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of grammar and speech. In addition, liberal use will be made of the language laboratory where the student will hear and be able to imitate authentic pronunciation and intonation of the language as spoken by natives of sunny Italy. Simple readings in Italian literature will give the student an opportunity to become familiar with vocabulary and style, as well as idiomatic expressions that make up such a great part of the language. 3 lectures and laboratory.
Advanced study of grammar. Survey of the history of Italian literature with selected readings in prose and poetry. Intensive study of one novel: “I Promessi Sposi”. In the second year some finer points of the grammar will be studied but will actually be a secondary aspect of this year. A survey course in Italian Literature from the Rinascimento (16th century) to the 18th century will be offered, giving special emphasis to the major writers of this period. Further familiarization with the spoken word will be afforded through the use of the language laboratory. Prerequisite; Italian 110 or permission. 3 lectures and laboratory.
This course, given in English, aims at giving the student a well-balanced view of Italy and her culture, through the study of her Geography, History, Religion, Literature, Art, Music and her contribution to the world and to North America in particular. Prerequisite: Second Year standing. 3 lectures.
Continued survey of Italian literature with selected readings in prose and poetry. Study of one novel: ““Marito in Collegio”. One semester devoted to the “Divina Commedia-Inferno”’. In the third year the student will complete a survey course of Italian Literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. Once again stress will be placed on the major authors and one novel and one play will be selected for intensive study. One semester will be devoted to the study of the “Divina Commedia” by Dante. Prerequisite: Italian 210J. 3 lectures.
A number of book An anthology of Italian classics will be studied. reports are expected, and Italian essays are required. Two texts will be intensively studied: “I] Purgatorio” by Dante and ‘Ii Gattopardo” by Prince Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Prerequisite: Italian 210J. 3 lectures. (not offered in 1972-73)
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