Course Calendar Lakehead University

French 0500 French for Beginners

Introduction to written and spoken French. Exercises in pronunciation, aural comprehension, oral skills, elementary composition and translation. Study of selected texts.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Offering: 3-2; 3-2

Notes: This course is open only to students at the beginner's level.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 1000 Elementary French

Introduction to written and spoken French, pronunciation, dictation and translation. Study of selected texts.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): Grade 11 U French or equivalent

Offering: 3-1; 3-1 (1 hour per week language laboratory)

Notes: May not be taken for credit by French Majors.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 1200 Intermediate French

Review and expansion of grammar and vocabulary. Reading of French cultural and literary texts. Introduction to French composition. Written and oral assignments.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U French or permission of the Department*

Offering: 3-0; 3-0

Notes: *Permission will be granted by the Department after a formal interview, a proficiency evaluation test and, if necessary, registration in an additional non-credit tutorial course.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 1204 Francais Intermediaire

Ce cours intensif est destiné aux étudiants qui cherchent à approfondir leurs connaissances de la langue francaise et qui ont déjà de solides bases dans cette langue. Il est notamment destiné aux étudiants des programmes du baccalauréat international ou d'immersion ainsi qu' à ceux venant de milieux francophones. Objectifs du cours: La maîtrise des règles du francais parlé et écrit dans les domaines de la grammaire, du lexique et de l'orthographe.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Offering: 3-0; 3-0

Notes: Students who have previous credit in French 1202 may not take French 1204 for credit.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 1510 Oral French I

A course designed for improving oral skills; audio-visual activities, conversations in small groups, oral presentations.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Offering: 3-2; 0-0

Notes: May only be taken by French Majors. Students wishing to use the course for credit towards the Certificate of French Proficiency must obtain permission of the Chair of the Department of Languages.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 1511 Oral French II

A course designed for perfecting oral skills. Audio-visual activities, oral presentations, and debates with an emphasis on prevention of Anglicisms.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): French 1510 or permission of the Chair of the Department

Offering: 0-0; 3-2

Notes: May only be taken by French Majors. Students wishing to use the course for credit towards the Certificate of French Proficiency must obtain permission of the Chair of the Department of Languages.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2101 Advanced Oral French

All-round training in communication in the French language with intensive emphasis on oral skills but including written exercises and readings.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): French 1200 or 1204 or 1120

Offering: 3-2; 3-2 (2 hours per week oral expression)

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2201 Advanced French

Advanced study of the structure of French (morphology, syntax, semantics). Exercises designed to introduce the student to the various stylistic levels necessary for writing proficiency.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): French 1200 or 1204 with a minimum mark of 60%

Offering: 3-1; 3-1 (1 hour per week oral expression)

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2211 Writing Strategies

A course designed to develop an awareness of various forms of written expression in French. Exercises allow the students to improve their ability to perform a number of tasks: writing summaries, reports, letters, résumés, and argumentation.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): French 1200, 1204, or permission of the Department

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: Qualified students may be allowed to take this course, together with French 2511, instead of French 2201.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2413 Language in Context

Study of selected texts and/or multi-media documents from a linguistic, cultural or literary point of view. The topic of this course will vary from year to year. Please consult the Department for course content.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): French 1120, 1200 or 1204 with a minimum mark of 60% or permission of the Department

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2416 France: Culture and Civilization

An introduction to major aspects of culture, civilization of French life, art and thought through a survey of its literature.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): French 1200 or 1204, French 1510 and 1511, or permission of the Chair of the Department*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Permission will be granted by the Chair of the Department after a formal interview, a proficiency evaluation test, and, if necessary, registration in an additional non-credit tutorial course.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2417 La Francophonie: Culture and Civilization

An introduction to major aspects of culture, civilization of French speaking countries outside France through a survey of their literature.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): French 1200 or 1204, French 1510 and 1511, or permission of the Chair of the Department*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Permission will be granted by the Chair of the Department after a formal interview, a proficiency evaluation test and, if necessary, registration in an additional non-credit tutorial course.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2611 Introduction to French-Canadian Civilization

An introduction to the principal aspects of French-Canadian life, culture, art and thought. The linguistic characteristics of French Canada. Study of

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): French 1200 or 1204 with a minimum mark of 60%

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2615 Introduction to French-Canadian Literature

Survey of French-Canadian literature from its origins to the present. Study of selected texts.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): French 1200 or 1204 with a minimum mark of 60%

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 2715 Phonetics and Pronunciation

Students will be introduced to speech sounds in phonetics, and will learn to decode the symbols for these sounds and to pronounce them accurately. This module will help learners of French to be more proficient in recognizing, pronouncing and writing French sounds.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): French 1200 or 1204, French 1510 and 1511, or permission of the Chair of the Department

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3130 Specialized French

A course designed to further language acquisition by concentrating on the study of special uses of language in a given social context and linguistic domain like health, business, law, social services, and tourism.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French* or permission of the Chair of the Department.

Offering: 3-0; 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3201 Modern French Usage and Translation

Problems and methods of translating literary, political, economic and social texts. Contrastive analysis of source and target languages.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3203 Stylistics and Composition

A course designed to familiarize the student with the various levels of language, different styles and specialized vocabularies. This will include a review of the principles of stylistics and their application to specific contexts. Emphasis will be placed on lexical competence and technical and creative writing.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3510 Perfecting Oral Skills

An oral course designed to enhance communication skills through debates, communication in small groups, in class presentations (based on documentaries, readings, radio talks) in order to obtain an advanced level of French fluency.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-1; or 3-1 (1 hour per week language laboratory)

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3517 Women's Writing in France

An overview of women's writings in France from the Middle Ages to the present, through excerpts from novels, essays and poetry. Characteristics of their writings and motivations for their commitment to women's issues will be explored in the political and social context of the times.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third Year Standing in French* or permission of the Chair of the Department

Cross-List(s): Women's Studies 3517

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: Taught in French. *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses. Women's Studies Group 1 Course

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3603 French Canadian Literature

A study of the major representative poets, novelists and playwrights of French-Canada with specific references to the historical, intellectual, political, linguistic and literary developments in French-Canadian literature.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3610 Northern Ontario French Literature

A critical study of French written works from Northern Ontario: letters, tales, songs, poetry, novels. The writings will be studied as a reflection of the lifestyle of the Northern Ontario inhabitants, their struggles as a minority in this part of the province, and therefore the building process of their Ontario French identity.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3615 Children's Literature in French

A study of written works recognized as children books from their origins to the present time. The course will define what message authors value as appropriate for young readers through different periods of time.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3650 African and Caribbean Literature

A study of the evolution of African and Caribbean francophone literatures through novels, poetry, tales from its origins to the present. The course aims to show the characteristics of these two literatures; one that reflects a past of colonization in Africa and the other a history of slavery in the Caribbean.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French* or permission of the Department

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications:

Type A: Humanities
Type E: Indigenous Content

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French 3715 French Applied Linguistics

Through a wide range of articles by noted linguists, students will be encouraged to reflect about language and its functions, and will learn about the basic concepts which define Applied Linguistics as an interdisciplinary field. Students will discover how languages are learned (first and second language acquisition), word structure (or morphology), sentence structure (syntax) and meaning (semantics).

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3750 French Lexicography

A course focusing on the lexical rather than the grammatical aspect of the French language. Study of the basic and principles of French lexicography. Practical exercises designed to reinforce and increase students' vocabulary.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3810 Special Topics

The topic of this course on a linguistic, literature or cultural theme will vary from year to year. Please consult the Department for course content.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Special Topic: Yes

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3814 19th Century French Novels

Representative works of major authors and literary movements (romanticism, realism) will be studied as literature and as a reflection of 19th century values seen against the political and social climate of the period.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: Students who have previous credit in French 3801 may not take French 3814/3815 for credit. For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3815 19th Century French Poetry and Plays

Representative plays and works of poetry of major authors and literary movements (romanticism, symbolism) will be studied as literature and as a refle

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: Students who have previous credit in French 3801 may not take French 3814/3815 for credit. *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3820 Special Topics

The topic of this course on a literary or cultural theme varies from year to year. Please consult the Department for course content.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Special Topic: Yes

Offering: 3-0; 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3834 20th Century French Novels

A critical and literary analysis of the intellectual and philosophical aspects of the works of some of the principal French novelists of the twentieth century.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: Students who have previous credit in French 3802 may not take French 3834/3835 for credit. *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 3835 20th Century French Poetry and Plays

Students will examine the principal literary movements of the twentieth century such as neo-realism, surrealism, dadaism, existentialism, the theater

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: Students who have previous credit in French 3802 may not take French 3834/3835 for credit. *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 4010 Francophone Cinema and Literature

An introduction to the relationship between cinema and literature from the Francophone world. It examines the social, political and cultural environment in which the works were created and explore the possible motivations and intentions of the writers and cinematographers chosen. The importance of storytelling, character development and aesthetic techniques of both genres will be emphasized as the varied forms of representation and the ways in which they intersect are studied.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s):

Third year standing in French* or permission of the Chair of the Department.

* For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and the equivalent of one other French course at the 2nd year level required in the French program, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: Students who have previous credit in French 3810 and French 3820 with the topic title Francophone Cinema and Literature may not take French 4010 for credit.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 4515 The Classical Period

Main literary trends of seventeenth century France with particular reference to Classical theatre.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 4517 The Age of Enlightenment

A study of representative works of the period with reference to the historical and social contexts. Special emphasis on the "mouvement philosophique".

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 4533 Seminar II: Genres in French Literature

In-depth study of a literary genre, its structure and techniques. The topic of this seminar will vary from year to year.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Special Topic: Yes

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 4810 Special Topics

The topic of this half-course on a literary, linguistic or cultural theme may vary. Students should consult the Department for course content.

Credit Weight: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Special Topic: Yes

Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 4820 Special Topics

The topic of this full course on a literary or cultural theme varies from year to year. Students should consult the Department for course content.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in French*

Special Topic: Yes

Offering: 3-0; 3-0

Notes: *Third Year Standing in French: For admission to 3rd and 4th year level courses, students must have completed French 2201 and one FCE in French at the 2nd year level, with a minimum mark of 60% in French 2201 and a minimum overall average of 60% in the French courses.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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French 4901 Honours Thesis

Under the guidance of the supevisor, the student will learn how to do a research project: analysis, synthesis of a chosen topic with reference to various theoretical frameworks. The thesis topic will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. The thesis will be written in French.

Credit Weight: 1.0

Prerequisite(s):

Permission of the supervisor and Chair of the Department

Notes: Open only to Honours French Majors in their fourth year, having demonstrated academic excellence, aptitude for research and scholarly work.

Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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