A course taught in English which introduces students to French culture as it manifests itself in France, Quebec, the rest of North America, Africa, and the West Indies. Historical, linguistic and socio-political issues will be examined within the broader context of culture.

A basic course in French grammar and reading for students who have up to Ontario Grade 9 French (or equivalent) but not above. FREN*1090 cannot be counted toward a specialization in French. Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course. (Offered through distance education only.)

A beginning course in French grammar, oral and written skills for students with minimal knowledge of French (Ontario grade 10 or equivalent). FREN*1100 cannot be counted toward a specialization in French. Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course.

A review course in French grammar, oral and written skills for students with some knowledge of French (Ontario grades 11 or 12 or equivalent). Students with OAC French or equivalent will not be allowed to register in this course. FREN*1110 cannot be counted toward a specialization in French. Francophones and French immersion students will not be admitted to this course.

Practice in written and oral French. Francophones and French immersion students will not normally be admitted to this course.

An historical introduction to French life and thought as seen through literature and art. Lectures and small seminars are integrated into a multi-media presentation including videotapes, slides and audio tapes.

Further practice in written and oral French. Grammar, vocabulary acquisition, translation, laboratory exercises. Discussion groups.

An historical introduction to Quebec life and thought from New France to the present as seen through literature and art. Lectures and small seminars are integrated into a multi-media presentation including videotapes, slides and audio tapes.

An introduction to the art and techniques of French-English translation.

Essay writing and textual analysis.

A course focussing on the differences between written and spoken French and designed to help students function efficiently in an oral French context (comprehension and expression). Francophones will normally not be admitted to this course. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

A seminar on the 19th-century novel emphasizing themes and ideas which have contributed to contemporary literature and thought.

A changing world as perceived by 20th-century writers from France. From Proust to Deconstruction, the impact of renewed scientific perspectives on literature, and the questioning of modes of representation, signs and society. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Twentieth-century drama: Sartre, Beckett, Ionesco and more recent dramatists. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

Prose literature in the 18th century; the questioning of traditional values. The road to revolution.

A study of children's literature in the francophone world from the 17th century to the present.

A survey of representative Quebec novels from World War II to the Quiet Revolution. A seminar and lecture course.

A survey of recent trends in Quebec drama and readings from representative works by Quebecois playwrights. A seminar and lecture course. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

An analysis of representative contemporary Quebec novels, short stories and poems from aesthetic, thematic and ideological points of view.

Elements of the sound system, grammar and vocabulary of contemporary French.

Human destiny in 17th-century drama.

An introduction to 20th century Francophone writers from Maghreb, Black Africa, and the Caribbean through the study of selected works. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Treatment of a certain theme or area of interest such as: regionalism, feminism, France and Quebec in the world, politics and polemics, popular literature in France,and Quebec humour. Content will vary from semester to semester.

Contrastive grammar (French and English). Analysis of various styles and their application to written translation. Small discussion groups.

A course similar to FREN*2520 with special emphasis on stylistics.

This course is a detailed study of the French language as it is currently used in administration and business, both in France and Quebec. It will cover areas such as advertising, administrative reports, employment, communication and levels of language.

A study of the main trends in women's writings and feminist criticism in contemporary France. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

Thematic courses relating to the literature, arts, and society of metropolitan France and of the Francophone world. Options may include other languages, literatures, and other disciplines in the arts and social sciences. For Nice students only.

A study of the literature and culture of Medieval and Renaissance France (1200-1600), from the chivalric and religious writings to humanist thought and early French feminism. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

The French Symbolists of the 19th century. The 20th century Surrealist poets' vision of the world. Francophone poetry outside France and Quebec.(Offered in even-numbered years.)

A descriptive, historical and socio-linguistic study of the varieties of French spoken in Canada, with particular emphasis on Quebec. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

A contrastive analysis of French and English stylistic resources, with application to English-French translation.

Seminar on literary genres, movements and themes.

A research paper in French on an approved topic in French literature or language. Individual tuition will be given on methods of research and techniques of writing. This course will be the equivalent of a semester course and is intended to serve as an introduction to future research at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels.

Same as FREN*4740: Research Paper in French Studies I

A course specially designed for future teachers of French, in which the principles of linguistics are applied to the teaching of French. (Offered in even-numbered years.)