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Explore the literature of other cultures in the original language and in translation. Learn another language and open the doors to understanding other cultures and civilizations. Travel and study abroad. Understand the international context of modern life in a multicultural society.
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Language & Linguistics Degree RequirementsCollege of Arts & Science Department of Languages & Linguistics
Languages and Linguistics Courses Taught at St. Thomas More College
(French, Spanish, Ukrainian)
French
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.
Spanish
SPAN 114.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Elementary Spanish I
Introduction to the study of the Spanish language, both oral and written, vocabulary building, essential structures, and basic grammar. The course also provides insight into Hispanic culture through a variety of activities such as readings, music, and videos.
Formerly: SPAN 115
Note: Students who have completed Spanish 20 (Grade 11 Spanish) or have completed Spanish 30 (Grade 12 Spanish), may not take this course for credit. Students who have some background in Spanish or who have taken any other courses in Spanish and native speakers of Spanish are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for SPAN 115 may not take this course for credit.
SPAN 117.3 — 1/2(3L - 1T)
Elementary Spanish II
A Spanish language course that builds on skills acquired in SPAN 114, completing the study of basic Spanish grammar, with emphasis on oral and written communication. The course aims to develop an appreciation of Hispanic culture.
Formerly: SPAN 115.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 114.
Note: Students who have completed Spanish 30 may not take this course for credit. Students who have taken high school Spanish course or any other Spanish courses and native speakers of Spanish are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for SPAN 115 may not take this course for credit.
Ukrainian
UKR 114.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Elementary Ukrainian I
Develops elementary proficiency in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing Ukrainian. Basic grammatical structures, sound patterns, spelling and vocabulary will be studied. Students will be introduced to Ukrainian life and culture, politics, geography and society.Formerly: UKR 115.
Note: Students who have completed Ukrainian 20 (Grade 11 Ukrainian) or have completed Ukrainian 30 (Grade 12 Ukrainian), may not take this course for credit. Students who have some background in Ukrainian or who have taken any other courses in Ukrainian and native speakers of Ukrainian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for UKR 115 may not take this course for credit.
UKR 117.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Elementary Ukrainian II
This course is a continuation of UKR 114. It develops elementary proficiency in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing Ukrainian. Basic grammatical structures, sound patterns, spelling and vocabulary will be studied. Students will be introduced to Ukrainian life and culture, politics, geography and society. Students will develop the ability to understand spoken Ukrainian and respond to it within certain everyday topics.Formerly: UKR 115.
Prerequisite(s): UKR 114 or equivalent background.
Note: Students who have completed Ukrainian 30 may not take this course for credit. Students who have a background in Ukrainian or have taken any other Ukrainian courses and native speakers of Ukrainian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for UKR 115 may not take this course for credit.
UKR 214.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Intermediate Ukrainian I
This course will concentrate on improving speaking, reading, and writing skills by further expanding the basic syntactic, morphological, lexical, and phonetic structure of modern Ukrainian. Students will be introduced to contemporary life and culture of Ukraine.Formerly: UKR 215.
Prerequisite(s): UKR 114 and 117 or equivalent.
Note: Native speakers of Ukrainian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for UKR 215 may not take this course for credit.
UKR 217.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Intermediate Ukrainian II
This course builds on skills acquired in UKR 214. Emphasis is placed on improving oral and written skills through the extensive study of Ukrainian grammar. This course will continue providing students with a view of contemporary life and culture.Formerly: UKR 215.
Prerequisite(s): UKR 214.
Note: Native speakers of Ukrainian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for UKR 215 may not take this course for credit.
UKR 314.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Advanced Ukrainian I
Selected readings, composition exercises and a grammar review focusing on phonetics and morphology are used to improve the student’s command of oral and written Ukrainian. The course is conducted primarily in Ukrainian.Formerly: UKR 315.
Prerequisite(s): UKR 214, 217.
Note: Native speakers of Ukrainian may not take this course for credit.
UKR 317.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Advanced Ukrainian II
Selected readings, composition exercises and a grammar review are used to improve the student’s command of oral and written Ukrainian.Formerly: UKR 316.
Prerequisite(s): UKR 214, 217.
Note: Native speakers of Ukrainian may not take this course for credit.
