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French language courses

Course code

Course title

Course offering
FR 101 ON Beginner French (online only) Every fall and winter
FR 151 Basic French 1 (also offered online) Every term
FR 152 Basic French 2 (also offered online) Every term
FR 192A French Language 1: Module 1 (also offered online) Every term
FR 192B French Language 1: Module 2 (also offered online) Every term
FR 250 Intermediate Spoken French (also offered online) Every year
FR 251 French Language 2: Module 1 (also offered online) Every fall and winter; Alternating spring terms
FR 252 French Language 2: Module 2 (also offered online) Every fall and winter; Alternating spring terms
FR 351 French Language 3 (also offered online) Every fall
FR 452 Advanced French Language Every winter term

French professional courses

Course code

Course title

Course offering
FR 203 Introduction to Phonetics of French Every year
FR 255 ON Business French 1 (online only) Alternating fall terms (even years)
FR 303 Introduction to Linguistics (also offered online) Every year
FR 353 Introduction to Translation Alternating fall terms (odd years)
FR 355 ON Business French 2 (online only) Alternating winter terms (even years)
FR 373 Languages in Contacts: The History of French-English Bilingualism Every 2-3 years
FR 400 Advanced Translation Alternating winter terms (odd years)
FR 403 Topics in Linguistics Every 2-3 years

French and Francophone literature and culture courses

Course code 

Course title

Course offering
FR 220 French and Francophone Pop Culture Every 2-3 years
FR 276 Introduction to Literature: Quebec and French Canada (also offered online) On rotation during the fall and winter; Alternating springs
FR 291 ON  French Civilization 1 (online only)  
FR 292 ON  French Civilization 2 (online only)  
FR 296 French Culture & Literature: Origins to 1715 (also offered online) On rotation during the fall and winter; Alternating springs
FR 297 French Culture & Literature: 1715 to the Present (also offered online) On rotation during the fall and winter; Alternating springs
FR 332 17th-Century French Literature (also offered online) Every 2-3 years
FR 343 18th-Century French Literature Every 2-3 years
FR 354 19th-Century French Literature Every 2-3 years
FR 363 20th-Century French Literature Every 2-3 years
FR 365 20th-Century French Theatre Every 2-3 years
FR 367 21st-Century French Literature Every 2-3 years
FR 375 Quebec Literature (also offered online) Every 2-3 years
FR 399A Independent Cultural Study When needed
FR 410 Medieval French Literature Every 2-3 years
FR 424 16th-Century French Literature Every 2-3 years
FR 471 Francophone Literatures in Canada Every 2-3 years
FR 473 Aspects of French Canada Every winter
FR 484 Children's Literature in French Every 2-3 years
FR 485 French Women Writers Every 2-3 years
FR 486 Topics in French Cultural Studies When needed
FR 487 African and Caribbean French Literature Every 2-3 years
FR 490s Senior Tutorials When needed

Special studies courses / Senior tutorials

Requirements

  • Students in their 3rd or 4th years may be eligible for a special studies/senior tutorial course (also known as a reading course). These courses are numbered 490 - 494.
  • A special studies/senior tutorial course is an intensive reading course on a specific topic not available in the regular departmental course offerings.
  • It is supervised by a faculty member and normally requires students to undertake a systematic program of reading leading to the writing of a research paper. Students are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors.
  • A special studies/senior tutorial course is a single-term course which should be completed within the time constraints of a normal academic term.

Procedure

  • Students contemplating a special studies/senior tutorial course must first have a specific project. Students should be able to justify their proposals, define the area of research, and identify available sources.
  • Students should approach a potential supervisor as early as possible, preferably before the first day of classes.
  • Students should discuss proposal with the faculty member who will act as supervisor.
    • Supervision of a special studies/senior tutorial course is a voluntary activity undertaken by faculty members over and above normal departmental responsibilities. This means that although faculty members are generally anxious to assist students in their special projects, their other commitments may sometimes mean that they are unable to provide the supervision.
  • These courses require department consent, so a course override form must also be filled out for the French Undergraduate Advisor to approve.

Courses at other universities

Courses at Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU)

  • Courses taken at WLU will appear on UW records as graded courses but the grades attained will not be included in average calculations. Credit will only be granted for grades of 60% (C-) or better.
  • Normally only FR courses not offered at UW will be approved for cross registration with WLU.
  • The Cross Registration at Laurier form is available from The Centre.
  • Approval is required from the French Undergraduate Advisor.
  • Please consult the Undergraduate Calendar for full details.

Courses at other universities

  • Students who have completed a minimum of four University of Waterloo term courses and are in good standing may complete a Letter of Permission Application to take up to a maximum of 10 units at another university (including courses taken at WLU).
  • Transfer students please note: the maximum number of transfer credits which can be granted by the Faculty of Arts is ten units. This total includes units taken by Cross Registration at Laurier.
  • Please submit completed Letters of Permission Applications, with descriptions of the proposed courses, to the French Undergraduate Advisor for approval.
  • There is a processing fee, for more information see The Centre.
  • It is the student's responsibility to arrange for admission to the host university, and to order an official transcript from the host university upon completion of the course.  The official transcript must be sent directly to the Registrar's Office.
  • Credit (CR) will be granted for grades of 60% (C-) or better. Courses taken through a Letter of Permission Application will appear as External Transfers on the student's grade report or official transcript and will not be included in average calculations.