UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CALENDAR 2004-2005
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French Courses
FRE 011 French: Introductory French Lab: 3 For students with little knowledge of French. Classes use a communicative approach and the emphasis is on oral proficiency, comprehension and expression. Reading and writing skills are also developed. Through extensive practice in class, students acquire the basic vocabulary and constructions of French, providing a sound basis for further studies. Classwork is supplemented by handouts, audio tape recordings and cultural readings. Attendance is considered mandatory and a substantial percentage of the mark depends on class participation. Placement Test. This course is equivalent to FRE 101 and FRE 201. (LL) hrs. Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 021 French: Intermediate French Lab: 3 For students with intermediate high school French skills. Continues the same communicative approach as in FRE 011 but broadens it to include cultural readings and excerpts from the media. The course further develops the student’s ability to understand, speak, read and write French. (See FRE 011). This course is equivalent to FRE 301 and FRE 401. (LL) (UL) hrs. Prerequisite: FRE 011, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 031 French: Speaking and Writing French Lab: 3 hrs. For students with a fairly sound background in French who wish to substantially improve their oral proficiency. Based on audio/aural principles, the primary goal is oral communication-correctness and spontaneity of expression without, however, omitting the writing aspects of the language. Class work is supplemented by written assignments, recorded material and hand-outs. A literary work will form the basis for class discussions and written work. A substantial percentage of the mark depends on class participation. This course is equivalent to FRE 501 and FRE 601. (LL) (UL) . Prerequisite: FRE 021, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 035 French: Language and Culture Lab: 3 hrs. Through the study of excerpts and some complete works of representative authors, students acquire an appreciation for French culture, language and literature. Basic essay skills and organization form an integral part of the course. Special attention is given to complex grammatical structures, various language registers-written and oral. This course is equivalent to FRE 505 and FRE 605. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: FRE 031, Placement Test or permission of Department. Corequisite: FRE 601, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 037 French: Introduction to Stylistics and Translation Lab: 3 hrs. Students at this level will already be familiar with most of the rules of French grammar. This course will concentrate on furthering this knowledge through a comparative study of English and French stylistics as well as developing translation techniques. Through numerous stylistic and translation exercises, students learn to express naturally the same concepts in both languages without being a slavish translator. Francophones are eligible to register. This course is equivalent to FRE 507 and FRE 607. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: FRE 050, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 038 French: Intro. to 20th Century French Literature Lect: 3 hrs. An initiation to some of the major 20th century French writers, including background on key literary movements. Representative authors such as Proust, Gide, Camus, Sartre, Ionesco and Duras will be studied. Textual analysis, oral participation and composition form an essential part of the course. Francophones are eligible to register. This course is equivalent to FRE 508 and FRE 608. (LL) (UL) Prerequisites: FRE 035 or FRE 041 or FRE 044 or FRE 050, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 039 French: Intro. to 20th Century French-Canadian Literature Lect: 3 hrs. .An initiation to twentieth-century and contemporary French-Canadian literature. Representative authors such as Anne Hébert, Michel Tremblay, Ying Chen, Antonine Maillet, France Daigle, Daniel Poliquin and Michel Ouellette will be studied. Textual analysis, oral participation and composition form an essential part of the course. Francophones are eligible to register. This course is equivalent to FRE 509 and FRE 609. (LL) (UL) Prerequisites: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 040 French: Business French Lect: 3 hrs. Students with a good background in the language will find this course helpful in improving their ability to use French in business transactions and communications. The program of study emphasizes the translation and drafting of commercial correspondence with its sentence structures, formulae and terminology. (PR) Prerequisite: FRE 050, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 041 French: French For Today Lab: 3 hrs. An upper-level language course designed to improve significantly students’ speaking, comprehension and writing skills using audiotaped material, films, articles and essays. Topics broaden students’ vocabulary, sensitize them to complex language structures and language registers. Oral presentations, debates and panel discussions require use of contemporary French; students write short essays assessing and analyzing issues presented in a variety of texts. Not open to Francophones. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: FRE 031, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 043 French: French Theatre from Classicism to the Absurd Lect: 3 hrs. A survey of French theatre from the 17th century to the present day. Students read representative works by significant playwrights of the 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, and 20th century. Textual analysis centres on structure, theme and technique, and on each work’s originality. Class discussion is important. Oral pre-sentations and an essay are assigned. This course is equivalent to FRE 703 and FRE 803. (LL) (UL) Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: FRE 035 or FRE 041 or FRE 044 or FRE 050, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 044 French: Introduction to French-Canadian Culture Lect: 3 hrs. This course will introduce students to the culture of French Canada, with emphasis on contemporary Quebec. Studies of works by representative 20th century writers such as Michel Tremblay, Marie Laberge, Jean-Marc Dalpé, Antonine Maillet and Gabrielle Roy will serve as an introduction to important themes in French-Canadian society. Current political and social issues (declining birthrate, immigration, feminism, and the status of francophone minorities outside Quebec, etc.) will be considered. Students will also examine forms of cultural expression such as French-language film, television, painting and music. Not open to Francophones. This course is equivalent to FRE 704 and FRE 804. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: FRE 031, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 050 French: Advanced Grammar and Writing Lab: 3 hrs. Designed for students with good oral French who wish to review major grammatical structures, develop vocabulary, and improve their writing. Course emphasizes differences/parallels between written and oral French, and development of variety in writing style. Writing assignments based on essays, literary works, press articles, etc., chosen to illustrate styles and levels of contemporary written French. This course is equivalent to FRE 510 and FRE 610 (LL) (UL). Prerequisite: FRE 031, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 101 French: Introductory French I Lab: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 011. (LL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 201 French: Introductory French II Lab: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 011. (LL) Prerequisite: FRE 101, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 301 French: Intermediate French I Lab: 3 hrs. .First half of FRE 021. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: FRE 201, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 401 French: Intermediate French II Lab: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 021. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: FRE 301, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 501 French: Speaking and Writing French I Lab: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 031. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: FRE 401, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 502 French: Business French I Lect: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 040. (PR) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 505 French: Language and Culture I Lect: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 035. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 507 French: Introduction to Stylistics and Translation I Lect: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 037. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 508 French: Intro. to 20th Century French Literature I Lect: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 038. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 509 French: Intro. to 20th Century French-Canadian Literature I Lect: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 039. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 510 French: Advanced Grammar and Writing I Lab: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 050. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 601 French: Speaking and Writing French II Lab: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 031. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: FRE 501, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 602 French: Business French II Lect: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 040. (PR) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 605 French: Language and Culture II Lect: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 035. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 607 French: Introduction to Stylistics and Translation II Lect: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 037. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 608 French: Intro. to 20th Century French Literature II Lect: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 038. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 609 French: Intro. to 20th Century French-Canadian Literature II Lect: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 039. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 610 French: Advanced Grammar and Writing II Lab: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 050. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 701 French: French For Today I Lab: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 041. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 703 French: French Theatre from Classicism to the Absurd Part I Lect: 3 hrs. First half of FRE 043. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 704 French: Introduction to French-Canadian Culture I Lect: 3 hrs. This course is the first half of FRE 044. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 707 French: Introduction to Stylistics and Translation III Lect: 3 hrs. This course is designed to significantly improve students’ appreciation of the general problems of translation (with emphasis on translation from French to English) through a comparative study of English and French stylistics, that is, the characteristics of expression in each language and how they pertain to the problems of translation. Through numerous stylistic and translation exercises, students learn to express the same concepts naturally in both languages without being a slavish translator. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 801 French: French For Today II Lab: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 041. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 803 French: French Theatre from Classicism to the Absurd Part II Lect: 3 hrs. Second half of FRE 043. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 804 French: Introduction to French-Canadian Culture II Lect: 3 hrs. This course is the second half of FRE 044. (LL) (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 901 French: Francophone Women Writers Lect: 3 hrs. Introduction to twentieth-century women francophone novelists and dramatists. Includes women authors from Europe, North America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Africa. Primary critical approaches are esthetic and socio-historical, focussing on common themes of feminist/feminine writing. (UL) Prerequisite: Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 902 French: Gender and Decadence 1850-1920 Lect: 3 hrs. This course examines changing gender roles and images of masculinity and femininity in French authors from Balzac and Flaubert to Rachilde, Marcel Proust and Colette, with a focus on the perceived relationship between evolving female/male roles and social degeneration. Approach: textual analysis, social and cultural history, some feminist theory. (LL) (UL) Prerequisites: FRE 035 or FRE 041 or FRE 044 or FRE 050, Placement Test or permission of Department.
FRE 903 French: Francophone Short Story Lect: 3 hrs. This course will focus on the Francophone short story and short story collections. Through study of this literary genre, students will develop skills in literary analysis. This course will also teach students about the diversity of francophone literature and culture. Authors studied may include Michel Tournier (France), Annie Saumont (France), Biorago Diop (Senegal), Calixthe Beyala (Cameroon), Assia Djebar (Algeria), Maryse Condé (Guadeloupe), René Depestre (Haiti), Anne Dandurand (Canada) and Bernard Assiniwi (Canada).