LoginFrench
FREN 103.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Beginning French I
An introduction to the basic grammatical concepts of French. Instruction will be based on the communicative approach.
Note: Students with credit for French 20 (Grade 11 French) or French 30 (Grade 12 French) cannot take this course for credit. FREN 103 does not count towards a major in French but can be used towards the humanities or languages requirement.
FREN 106.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Beginning French II
A continuation of the basic grammatical concepts of French. The communicative approach will be used with greater emphasis on reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): French 20 or FREN 103.
Note: Students who have completed French 30 cannot take this course for credit. FREN 106 does not count towards a major in French but can be used towards the humanities or languages requirement.
FREN 122.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Intermediate French I
For students who have an adequate mastery of the basic grammatical concepts of French. Practice in aural comprehension, speaking and writing, and an introduction to reading. The course meets three hours a week, and students also attend a laboratory/conversation tutorial for an additional hour per week.
Formerly: FREN 120.
Prerequisite(s): French 30 (Grade 12 Core French) or FREN 106.
Note: Students with French 30 or FREN 106 must register in FREN 122. Students having graduated from Grade 12 in an Immersion program, as well as students with an additional background in French beyond the Grade 12 level, will not be allowed to register in FREN 122 for credit.
FREN 125.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Intermediate French II
A continuation of the language study done in FREN 122, with more emphasis on reading. Students will attend a laboratory/conversation tutorial one hour a week in addition to three hours of classes.
Formerly: FREN 120.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 122.
Note: Students having graduated from Grade 12 in an Immersion program will not be allowed to register in FREN 125 for credit. Students with an additional background in French beyond the Grade 12 level should consult the Department before registering.
FREN 128.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Intermediate French for Bilingual and Immersion Students
Designed to help students with a well-developed pre-university training in oral French, strengthen and raise their overall, but especially written, performance, through grammar review, precis of short documentary videos, and a critique of a choice of articles.
Formerly: FREN 200.
Prerequisite(s): Ecole fransaskoise Grade 12, designated (or immersion) school Grade 12, out-of-province equivalent Grade 12. (If it has been more than five years since graduation from these programs, students may take 122 and 125).
Note: Students with credit for FREN 121 (or 122), or 125 may not take this course for credit.
FREN 212.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Advanced French Expression I
A French language course that builds on skills acquired in FREN 122, 125 or equivalent. Some oral work, but emphasis is placed on the practical application of grammar through reading and writing. A contemporary register of language, vocabulary and style is stressed through the study of magazines, journals and newspapers.
Formerly: FREN 202.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125.
FREN 218.3 — 1/2(3L)
Advanced French Expression II
Completes the grammar review started in FREN 128 and FREN 212, and enhances writing skills through intensive vocabulary exercises, precis of and commentary on longer documentary videos and a critique of a Quebecois novel.
Formerly: FREN 200.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 128 or 212.
Note: Students with credit for FREN 215 may not take this course for credit.
FREN 220.3 — 1/2(3L)
Masterpieces of French Literature
An introduction to literary studies in French. The course will combine two elements: how to approach a French literary text, and a general introduction to French literature. It will study a selected number of French authors from the different genres and the various periods of French literature.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125 or 218 (218 may be taken concurrently with FREN 220); or equivalent.
FREN 258.3 — 1/2(3L)
French for Business
An intermediate course in business French, introducing topics such as big and small business, banks, international business as well as material on resumes, letters and job interviews and basic information on computers and the Internet, focussing on both Canada and France.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 125 or 218 (may be taken concurrently).
FREN 304.3 — 1/2(3L-1P)
French Phonetics Theory and Practice
Conducted entirely in French, this course deals with the theory and practice of standard European and Canadian French pronunciation, corrective phonetics, phonetic transcription and the phenomena of elision, liaison, enchainement and syllabification.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 128, 212 and 218 .
FREN 312.3 — 1/2(3L)
Perfecting French Style and Expression
A study of French grammar at the advanced level based on grammatical analysis.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 218.
FREN 350.3 — 1/2(3L)
Francophone Literature of Canadian West
A study of the Francophone literature of the Canadian West from 1870 to today. Covers major writers in the novel, poetry and theatre. Students will be made aware of the representative authors and their works produced in French on the Canadian prairies.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 220 or 230.
FREN 423.3 — 1/2(3L)
Literature and Spirituality Catholic Novel in France
A study of the three major “Catholic” novelists of 20th-century France: Francois Mauriac, Julien Green, and Georges Bernanos. Emphasis will be placed upon their religious and spiritual preoccupations.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 220 or 230.
 it is a privilege to have done my first major mural in a university chapel for I consider it vital that the Christian message be at least available to young people at the turning point in their intellectual life which university represents.”— William Kurelek |
