French Major
Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements
Students may be formally admitted to the program after successfully completing FREN 210 (or its equivalent), with a minimum grade of C or better.
For information about initial FREN course selection, the French language placement test, and FREN course disciplines, visit .
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Depending upon the point of entry, students must complete the lower division requirements (see list below) with a minimum grade of C or better in each of the specified courses (or equivalents).
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 18 units, including all of
A reading and writing course with emphasis on vocabulary and logical structure in written expression. Instruction in class, in lab and online. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or 211, or FREN 212 or 216, or with a grade of A, FREN 151 or 210. In the latter case, FREN 211 and 221 may be taken concurrently. Students with credit for FREN 202 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Paola De Rycke |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Sessional Catherine Blancard |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Focusing on grammar and grammatical analysis, and the process of writing. Instruction in class, in lab and online. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or 221, or, with a grade of A, FREN 201 or 211, or, with a grade of A, FREN 212 or 216. Students with credit for FREN 206 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Linda Bruneau-jolly |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to French literary studies with selected works in poetry and prose, including theatre. Attention will be given to methods of analysis. The course will be conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 222 (students with B+ in FREN 221 can take 222 concurrently with 245). Students with credit for FREN 240 or 230 cannot take FREN 245 for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jorge Calderon |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
An introduction to some fundamental questions about human behavior that can be answered by the study of the language forms, structure, and use. Topics such as how did language begin? Where is French from, and how did it change over the years? How does French vary from place to place, from context to context? Prerequisite: FREN 206 or 222 (students with B+ in FREN 221 can take 222 concurrently with FREN 275). Students who have credit for FREN 270 or 370 cannot complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Rejean Canac-marquis |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 3:30β4:50 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Gaelle Planchenault |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and one of
Designed to improve listening and reading comprehension. Emphasis on accuracy in oral and written communication. Instruction in class and in lab. May not be taken by FREN 212 or 216 students. Prerequisite: Grade 12 French with a grade of A or FREN 151 or 210 (or equivalent based on placement test). Students with credit for FREN 201 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Claire Bossavit |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Claire Bossavit |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Claire Bossavit |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Prerequisite: Designed for French immersion program students who wish to refine their oral and written language competence. Instruction in class and in lab. Students with credit for FREN 199, 201, 211, or 216 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Mohamed Touahria |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Paola De Rycke |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Designed to develop listening comprehension and oral expression. Instruction in class and in lab. Prerequisite: FREN 211. May be taken concurrently with FREN 212. Students with credit for FREN 300 may not take this course for further credit. Students with native or near-native proficiency are not allowed to take this course and must contact the instructor for evaluation or exemption prior to enrolment.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Linda Bruneau-jolly |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Through the study of French pronunciation, students will improve their listening and speaking abilities. Drill exercises, intensive practice, as well as the rehearsal of drama skits and short French plays will allow students to speak French individually and in groups. Prerequisite: FREN 211. May be taken concurrently with FREN 212. Students with native or near-native proficiency are not allowed to take this course and must contact the instructor for evaluation or exemption prior to enrolment.
* exemption is gained by successful completion of a more advanced French language course. Lower division language courses may be challenged for credit.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 30 units, including
A writing course to improve organization and argumentation, paragraph structures and lexical accuracy. Instruction in class and online. Prerequisite: FREN 206 or 222, or, with a grade of A, FREN 202 or 221. Students with credit for FREN 301 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sessional Cecile Ollivier-budisa |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Sessional Catherine Black |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and at least one of the following group 1 courses
An introduction to notions paramount to the study of French accents such as linguistic norm, representations and attitudes, phoneme and allophones for instance. Analyses on short corpora will provide students a hands-on experience and will lead to discussions about relevant methodologies. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Christian Guilbault |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
The aim of this course is to offer students a comprehensive view of a set of issues pertaining to the French language in society. The topics studied in class include: social categories and language variation, new technologies and language evolution, language and identity, and language ideology. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270.
An introduction to the study of the form, structure, evolution and use of French words. Selected topics related to the study of French words in Morphology, Terminology, Orthography, Etymology, Diaphasic and Diatopic Varieties and Language use. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270.
The study of selected topics in French Applied Linguistics. The course may be developed around one or a combination of areas such as Computer-mediated-communication, language pathology, language socialization, translation, error analysis, language in contexts, language planning. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270.
and at least one of the following group 2 courses
Intermediate study of issues in Quebecois Literature. Prerequisite: FREN 245 or 240. Students with credit for FREN 230 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jorge Calderon |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Survey of works, themes, or movements in French Literature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Prerequisite: FREN 245 or 230 or 240.
An introduction to the history of French literature from the late eighteenth century to the late twentieth century. Prerequisite: FREN 245 or 230 or 240.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Bettina Cenerelli |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and 21 units of FREN courses, 12 of which must be from 400 division FREN courses, and the remaining nine FREN units can be from either 300 division or 400 division or a combination. (See for details about the FREN courses that the department offers.)
Concentration for Prospective Teachers
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 21 units, including
An introduction to a small but representative sample of basic questions and issues in education. Students will examine questions relating to: the concept or idea of education; learning and the learner; teaching and the teacher; and more generally, the broader contexts of education. This course also introduces students to different ways of exploring educational questions and issues from philosophical and critical analysis, to historical and cross-cultural studies, to empirical research. Cannot be taken for credit by students with credit for 300 and 400 level education courses. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Distance Education | |||
Michelle Pidgeon |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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David Kaufman |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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Michael Ling |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Designed to improve listening and reading comprehension. Emphasis on accuracy in oral and written communication. Instruction in class and in lab. May not be taken by FREN 212 or 216 students. Prerequisite: Grade 12 French with a grade of A or FREN 151 or 210 (or equivalent based on placement test). Students with credit for FREN 201 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Claire Bossavit |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Claire Bossavit |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Claire Bossavit |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Prerequisite: Designed for French immersion program students who wish to refine their oral and written language competence. Instruction in class and in lab. Students with credit for FREN 199, 201, 211, or 216 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Mohamed Touahria |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Paola De Rycke |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Designed to develop listening comprehension and oral expression. Instruction in class and in lab. Prerequisite: FREN 211. May be taken concurrently with FREN 212. Students with credit for FREN 300 may not take this course for further credit. Students with native or near-native proficiency are not allowed to take this course and must contact the instructor for evaluation or exemption prior to enrolment.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Linda Bruneau-jolly |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Through the study of French pronunciation, students will improve their listening and speaking abilities. Drill exercises, intensive practice, as well as the rehearsal of drama skits and short French plays will allow students to speak French individually and in groups. Prerequisite: FREN 211. May be taken concurrently with FREN 212. Students with native or near-native proficiency are not allowed to take this course and must contact the instructor for evaluation or exemption prior to enrolment.
and all of
A reading and writing course with emphasis on vocabulary and logical structure in written expression. Instruction in class, in lab and online. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or 211, or FREN 212 or 216, or with a grade of A, FREN 151 or 210. In the latter case, FREN 211 and 221 may be taken concurrently. Students with credit for FREN 202 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Paola De Rycke |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Sessional Catherine Blancard |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Focusing on grammar and grammatical analysis, and the process of writing. Instruction in class, in lab and online. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or 221, or, with a grade of A, FREN 201 or 211, or, with a grade of A, FREN 212 or 216. Students with credit for FREN 206 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Linda Bruneau-jolly |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to French literary studies with selected works in poetry and prose, including theatre. Attention will be given to methods of analysis. The course will be conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 222 (students with B+ in FREN 221 can take 222 concurrently with 245). Students with credit for FREN 240 or 230 cannot take FREN 245 for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jorge Calderon |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
An introduction to some fundamental questions about human behavior that can be answered by the study of the language forms, structure, and use. Topics such as how did language begin? Where is French from, and how did it change over the years? How does French vary from place to place, from context to context? Prerequisite: FREN 206 or 222 (students with B+ in FREN 221 can take 222 concurrently with FREN 275). Students who have credit for FREN 270 or 370 cannot complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Rejean Canac-marquis |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 3:30β4:50 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Gaelle Planchenault |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 50 units, including
29 units at the 300 level:
all of
Designed to further develop ability in oral expression. Instruction in class and in lab. Prerequisite: FREN 222 or, with a grade of A and permission of instructor, FREN 215 or 217. Students with native or near-native proficiency are not allowed to take this course and must contact the instructor for evaluation or exemption prior to enrolment.
A writing course to improve organization and argumentation, paragraph structures and lexical accuracy. Instruction in class and online. Prerequisite: FREN 206 or 222, or, with a grade of A, FREN 202 or 221. Students with credit for FREN 301 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sessional Cecile Ollivier-budisa |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
Sessional Catherine Black |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and 3 of
Choosing the right word for the right context is the principal aim of this course. Through many practical exercises and a variety of simple translation techniques students will expand their vocabulary and become more familiar with the nuances of the French language. Prerequisite: FREN 206 or 222. Students with credit for FREN 311 may not take this course for further credit.
A multidisciplinary analysis of socio-cultural aspects of French speaking countries, involving written work and oral participation. Prerequisite: FREN 206 or 222 or permission of instructor. Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Cecile Vigouroux |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and 1 of group A
An introduction to notions paramount to the study of French accents such as linguistic norm, representations and attitudes, phoneme and allophones for instance. Analyses on short corpora will provide students a hands-on experience and will lead to discussions about relevant methodologies. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Christian Guilbault |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
The aim of this course is to offer students a comprehensive view of a set of issues pertaining to the French language in society. The topics studied in class include: social categories and language variation, new technologies and language evolution, language and identity, and language ideology. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270.
An introduction to the study of the form, structure, evolution and use of French words. Selected topics related to the study of French words in Morphology, Terminology, Orthography, Etymology, Diaphasic and Diatopic Varieties and Language use. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270.
The study of selected topics in French Applied Linguistics. The course may be developed around one or a combination of areas such as Computer-mediated-communication, language pathology, language socialization, translation, error analysis, language in contexts, language planning. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270.
and 1 of group B
Intermediate study of issues in Quebecois Literature. Prerequisite: FREN 245 or 240. Students with credit for FREN 230 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jorge Calderon |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Survey of works, themes, or movements in French Literature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Prerequisite: FREN 245 or 230 or 240.
An introduction to the history of French literature from the late eighteenth century to the late twentieth century. Prerequisite: FREN 245 or 230 or 240.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Bettina Cenerelli |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and 2 of
Practical and theoretical approaches to international and intercultural education, including examinations of the relationships between culture, learning and schooling, and contemporary issues in teacher education from an international perspective. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 60 units, including 3 units in Education.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jane Klem |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
For students contemplating becoming teachers of Immersion, Core French at the secondary level, or for intermediate and middle school generalists who want to have an introductory overview of second language teaching in general and French education in British Columbia specifically. The general objective is to help prospective French teachers to better understand Canadian bilingualism, its historical, sociopolitical and cultural context, as well as gain a basic understanding of French education programs in British Columbia. The language of instruction will be French, but the class will be "English-friendly". Prerequisite: FREN 301 or 304 or 370 or equivalent.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Kim Lockhart |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 4:30β8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An examination of the impact of social diversity on schooling in Canada exploring contemporary issues and perspectives on diversity education as they relate to cultural, ethnic, racial, linguistic, religious, economic, and gender differences. Prerequisite: 60 units. Students who have received credit for EDUC 441, cannot take EDUC 382 for further credit.
and 12 units at the 400 level chosen among the following:
Translating from English to French allows students to explore and understand the nuances of the French language as well as language transfer. By learning precision in the use of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, students will improve their writing skills. They will also learn how to identify context in a variety of documents. Prerequisite: FREN 301W and FREN 304 or permission of the department. Writing.
and at least 1 of group A
Examines cognitive, linguistic and social processes involved in the acquisition of a second language, with a focus on the acquisition of French, especially of French as an official language and in a minority language context. Prerequisite: FREN 275 or 270, and FREN 301W. Students with credit for FREN 310 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Christian Guilbault |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Selected topics in the structure of French. Topics will vary according to the faculty and student interests. Develops one or a combination of subjects pertaining to French morphology, syntax, (lexical) semantics and phonology/phonetics. Prerequisite: FREN 270 or 275, and FREN 301W. Students with credit for FREN 411, 412, 413 or 415 may not complete this course if topic is the same. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Rejean Canac-marquis |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Study of selected topics in French dialectal variation. Subject matter may include, but is not limited to, French Dialects, Canadian French and French Creoles. Prerequisite: FREN 270: Introduction to French Linguistics I or Prerequisite: FREN 275: French Linguistics Today and FREN 301W: Advanced French Composition. Students with credit for FREN 421 and/or 422 may not take this course for further credit.
and at least 1 of group B
Advanced study of selected works belonging to a literary genre (novel, theatre, poetry, etc). May be organized by author, period, movement, theme or approach. Prerequisite: FREN 301W and, FREN 245 or 230 or 240. Students with credit for FREN 472, 474 or 475 must seek permission of the Department to take this course for further credit.
Advanced study of selected works composed between the Middle Ages and the late eighteenth century. May be organized by period, movement, theme or approach. Prerequisite: FREN 301W and FREN 230 or 240 or 245. Students with credit for FREN 461, 462 or 463 must seek permission of the Department to take this course for further credit.
And 9 EDUC units from the Student Exchange at the Université de Sherbrooke (Québec) or the Université François Rabelais (France)
* Exemption is gained by successful completion of a more advanced French language course. Lower 200 division language courses may be challenged for credit.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Program Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
- at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
- at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and a program (major, joint major, extended minor, minor) CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject | |
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.