French Language Minor
This program is for students who are enrolled in a degree program (other than French) and who wish to develop an in-depth knowledge of the French language. This program will be available to students with grade 12 French or with equivalent results from the French Placement test.
This program is not intended for students deemed native speakers or for students who completed grade 12 French Immersion.
This Minor in French Language cannot be combined with another Minor in French Studies.
Recommendations for the award of this minor will be made by the Department of French and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Program Information
For information about course challenge, initial FREN course selection, and the French language placement test, visit
Program Requirements
A minimum of GPA 2.0, calculated on all 丁香园AV courses that are applied to a minor, is required for successful completion of the program.
Curriculum Requirements
Students starting at an introductory level must complete the requirements leading to FREN 210 before taking the courses required for the Minor. This may include a placement test, completing other lower division coursework, or a combination of the placement test and coursework. Please refer to the Academic calendar.
Students will have to complete the 12 lower division units and 15 upper division units required to obtain the Minor in French Language.
Lower Division
The following required courses are taken in sequence.
Lower Division: written
Designed to improve listening and reading comprehension. Emphasis on accuracy in oral and written communication. Instruction in class and in lab. Prerequisite: Grade 12 French with a grade of A or FREN 210 (or equivalent based on placement test). May not be taken by FREN 212 students.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Claire Bossavit |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Claire Bossavit |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Tue, Thu, 2:30鈥�4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A reading and writing course with emphasis on vocabulary and logical structure in written expression. Instruction in class, in lab and online. Prerequisite: FREN 211 or 212, or with a grade of A, FREN 210. In the latter case, FREN 211 and 221 may be taken concurrently.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Claire Bossavit |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Tue, Thu, 12:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Claire Bossavit |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Focusing on grammar and grammatical analysis, and the process of writing. Instruction in class, in lab and online. Prerequisite: FREN 221 or, with a grade of A, FREN 211 or, with a grade of A, FREN 212.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Cecile Ollivier-Budisa |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Tue, Thu, 2:30鈥�4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Catherine Blancard |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Lower Division: oral
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 and 221. Students with credit for FREN 222 or 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.
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 and 221. Students with credit for FREN 222 or 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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Paola De Rycke |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, 4:30鈥�6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Upper Division
One required course
A writing course to improve organization and argumentation, paragraph structures and lexical accuracy. Instruction in class and online. Prerequisite: FREN 222 or, with a grade of A, FREN 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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Gaelle Planchenault |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 11:30 a.m.鈥�1:20 p.m.
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 11:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Catherine Black |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 11:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 10:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and three of the following courses
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.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Linda Bruneau-jolly |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, 12:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Continuation of FREN 222, with emphasis on grammatical analysis. Instruction in class and online. Prerequisite: FREN 222 (or equivalent based on placement test).
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Paola De Rycke |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 4:30鈥�5:20 p.m.
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 3:30鈥�5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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David Pajot |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 8:30鈥�10:20 a.m.
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 8:30鈥�9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Choosing the right word for the right context is the principal aim of this course. Through practical exercises and a variety of simple translation techniques students will expand their vocabulary and become more familiar with the nuances of French. Prerequisite: FREN 222.
Translating from English to French allows students to explore and understand the nuances of French as well as language transfer. Through the precise 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.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Linda Bruneau-jolly |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, 5:30鈥�6:50 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and one of the following courses
A multidisciplinary analysis of socio-cultural aspects of French speaking countries, involving written work and oral participation. Prerequisite: FREN 222 or permission of instructor. Breadth-Humanities.
Explores various cultural topics of French and Francophone countries (Europe, America, Africa, Asia) with the aid of visual and/or media text documents. Prerequisite: FREN 222. Students with B+ in FREN 221 may take FREN 222 and FREN 352 concurrently.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Gaelle Planchenault |
Jan 5 鈥� Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 9:30 a.m.鈥�12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Course Exemptions
It is possible to obtain exemption, up to a maximum of 12 units, from lower division French language courses by being placed in a more advanced French language course (Placement test). Students who gain, or hope to gain, course exemption should consult the advisor early.
Transfer Credits
Approved transfer credits for French courses completed at another post-secondary institution (subject to University transfer credits regulations) up to maximum of 6 units.
Note: A minimum of 15 upper division units is required, 9 of which must be taken within the department.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at 丁香园AV
- at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at 丁香园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
For students in other Faculties, please check your Faculty's overall degree requirements:
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to 丁香园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 |
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| W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at 丁香园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 |
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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. |
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