French Program
The French program is a dynamic and innovative program offering a wide variety of courses in language, literature, culture and film. Students gain a mastery of the French language and an in-depth knowledge of intellectual and cultural developments in the French-speaking world while developing a vital set of analytical skills. The French faculty is composed of teacher-scholars committed to providing a lively and engaging classroom experience and to contributing to scholarly research in such diverse fields as linguistics, language pedagogy, literary criticism, cultural studies and film studies. The program is strong and diversified, with emphasis on immersion of the student in the culture and language of study. All courses are taught in French. French could also be part of the Honours BA in Languages as language I or II, or it could part of the Mediterranean Studies program.
- Honours BA in French (2012-2013 Undergraduate Calendar)
- French Minor (2012-2013 Undergraduate Calendar)
- French Course Offerings in 2012-2013
- Guide for proper French levels
The Honours French program consists of a minimum of 20.0 credits, of which at least 14.0 must be at the senior level. Students must take at least 11.0 but no more than 12.0 credits in French.
Required courses:
FR250, FR251, FR260, FR290, FR360
In addition to the requirements above:
Students must complete four of the following courses: FR232, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR236, FR237, FR238, FR385; plus four of the following courses: FR332, FR334, FR335, FR336, FR338, FR433, FR434, FR435, FR437, FR485.
Additional Information:
Language courses must be taken in sequence, except with permission of the department. Students are encouraged to take part in an exchange program at a French-speaking university. Contact Laurier International for details. In addition to the required courses, students who intend to go into teaching are advised to take FR260.
Honours BA French in Combination with another Honours BA Program
The requirements are the same as for Honours French Language and Literature except that a minimum of 8.0 credits in French is required.
Three (3.0) credits in total including: FR230, FR231 and an additional 0.5 credit in French language; and in culture; three of: FR232, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR236, FR237, FR238, FR385.
Students are expected to register in the correct level of French based on their highest level of French, completed in high school.
The following is a guideline for proper placement in the various levels of French courses offered:
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Highest grade level completed: |
Course to register in: |
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Grade 9 Core French or below |
FR101 |
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Grade 10 Core French |
FR102 |
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Grade 11 Core French |
FR245 |
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Grade 12 Core French |
FR230 |
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Grade 12 French (AP or Extended French) |
FR231 |
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Grade 12 French Immersion |
FR250 or FR245 |
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Graduation from a French high school |
FR360 *Consult with Academic Advisor |
