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FR 276Introduction to French-Language Literatures and Cultures in Canada

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
French Studies

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course is an introduction to the literature, culture, and history of Quebec and Francophone minorities in Canada from the first contacts of French explorers and settlers in North America to the 21st century. Students will analyze literary works of various genres and gain knowledge of their sociocultural context. One of the major objectives is to train students in short essay writing and its methodology, enabling them to develop structured literary analyses, enriched with pertinent examples from primary and secondary sources.

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

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001337717 / 40TTh 14:30–15:50

Reviewed on UW Flow

67% liked it67% easy31% useful

From 12 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • One of my favourite french classes so far! The readings were really good and seemed to be at an appropriate level of difficulty for the class. The context around canadian and quebecois history was interesting to learn about and the amount of discussions we had in class made it interesting. There were weekly readings, participation marks, two papers (800 wds each), a midterm and a final.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

7 posts and comments in 7 threads mention FR 276, March 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2020

Language Courses Online? 0 points, 4 comments

“Hi all, I'm thinking of taking a language course during W21 and I'll be on co-op. I'm thinking of taking Dutch 101, but I'm curious on how intense it be will (admittedly it is a 101 course though - …”

u/shib8: “I'm taking FR251, FR276, and FR296 right now and it is wonky compared to in class. All my classes are asynchronous so I have not had any opportunities to talk to any classmates or practice speaking aside from the self-recorded intro at the start. …”

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Spring 2019

200 Level French Courses 3 points, 0 comments

u/KWAutoInquiry: “Looking to add a French elective this upcoming term and I've narrowed it down to - FR 251 French Language with Kerry Lappin-Fortin - FR 276 Québec Literature with Nicole Nolette Just wondering if anyone has taken either of these course or had either of these profs. …”

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Spring 2018

Has anyone taken FR 276? 2 points, 1 comment

u/WinterOrange22: “How were the essays? The syllabus for the last time it was offered doesn't really provide any details. If it's offered within the next year or so I might take it, but I'm worried about the work load (e.g., how long the essays are, how much time needs to be spent to do adequately …”

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Should I minor in a language in engineering? Will it greatly conflict with my schedule? When should I start? 3 points, 7 comments

u/Frozen-Penis: “It is hard to plan out courses in engineering since your schedule is often so full and messy most things will just conflict Also minors are usually 8 courses but you would usually only have like 3-4 …”

u/flareon: “… For example, French has three mandatory courses for the minor; FR 276, 296, 297. The latter two are List-C CSEs. Additionally, some departments allow you to count two language courses as List-D instead of 1 if you're going on exchange. …”

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Fall 2017

How is French Studies at our university? 9 points, 30 comments

“I am considering doing an internal transfer from Math, have taken 192A. Some questions I have are: 1. Are there many people in this program? 2. …”

u/tarobubble: “… The literature courses progress in difficulty, so if you start with FR263/276 and move forward, you shouldn't have much difficulty! There is a lot of reading and some writing and editing, though. …”

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Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”

u/Jackhofmann: “… FINE 694 FINE 695 FR 101 FR 151 FR 152 FR 192A FR 192B FR 203 FR 250 FR 251 FR 252 FR 255 FR 276 FR 291 FR 296 FR 297 FR 303 FR 351 FR 353 FR 363A FR 392A FR 393A FR 395A FR 424 FR 484 FR 600 FR 605 FR 606 FR 611 FR 681 FR 687 GBDA 101 GBDA 103 GBDA 201 GBDA 203 GBDA 229 GBDA …”

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Winter 2017

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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