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Department of French
2630 Diamond Building, 778.782.4740 Tel, 778.782.5932 Fax,
Chair
- R. Canac-Marquis BA, MA (UQAM), PhD (Mass)
Professors Emeriti
- R. Davison BA, MA, PhD (McG)
- M.C. Fauquenoy LèsL, Dr3eCycle (Paris), Chev Palmes Acad France, FRSCan
- G. Merler BA (Br Col), MA, PhD (Laval)
- J. Viswanathan LèsL (Liège), MA (Ill), DèsL (Liège)
- P.M. Wrenn BA, MA, PhD (Tor)
Associate Professors
- C. Black BA (Grenoble), MA (Wat), PhD (Laval)
- R. Canac-Marquis BA, MA (UQAM), PhD (Mass)
- S. Steele BA, MA (Br Col), PhD (Tor)
Assistant Professors
- J. Calderón BA, MA (Queens), PhD (McG)
- L. Frappier BA, MA, PhD (Montr)
- C. Guilbault BA, MA (Laval), PhD (Alta)
- G. Planchenault MA (Paris), MA (Jussieu), PhD (Lond)
- C.B. Vigouroux MA, DEA, PhD (Paris)
Senior Lecturers
- L. Bruneau BA (Qu), MEd (S Fraser)
- C. Trépanier BA, MA (Laval)
Lecturers
- C. Bossavit Metedue, MA (Grenoble)
- P. De Rycke MA, DEA, Dr3eCycle (Paris)
- C. Rasskeh BA, MA (Br Col)
Advisor
- Miss B. Harrison BA (Birm), 2630 Diamond Building, 778.782.4505, bharriso@sfu.ca
The Department of French offers honors, major and extended minor programs encompassing French language, literature and linguistics. In addition, joint major programs are available in English and French literatures, in French, history and political science, and in French and humanities. A certificate program in French language proficiency is also offered for those who wish to enhance their knowledge of French for cultural, professional or employment purposes. The department also offers a certificate in Italian studies (see page 114).
Initial Course Selection (French)
Native French speakers, or those who received secondary education entirely within a French-speaking community will not normally be admitted to a French language course numbered 100 to 300 inclusive.
French Language Placement Test
Students qualifying in the following categories need not complete the placement test but should enrol in the course indicated below.
• BC grade 12 French completed within the last three years with a final grade of A: enrol in FREN 211
• BC grade 12 French completed (irrespective of grade) within the last three years and who have subsequently spent at least five weeks in a French-speaking environment: enrol in FREN 211
• BC grade 12 French completed within the last three years who do not meet either of the above two conditions: enrol in FREN 210
• Students who have completed grade 11 French within the last three years and have not completed anymore French since: enrol in FREN 122
• Fewer than three years of French completed in high school and no other French: enrol in FREN 121
• No French at all: enrol in FREN 120
• High school in a Francophone educational system in a Francophone country or province: enrol in FREN 230/240, 270, or 301
All others are required to complete the placement test including the following.
• French immersion, Francophone programme, IB and AP students
• college/university transfer students with transfer units in French
• students from other provinces or countries
• students who have completed any credit/non-credit French course of six or more weeks duration since high school
• students who have lived (minimum 30 months) in a Francophone environment
• special cases and any students seeking advice on eligibility to earn challenge credit for 210, and/or 211, and/or 221, and/or 222
www.sfu.ca/french for test dates and times.
Up to 12 lower division French units may be challenged by students who place in more advanced language courses. Courses open to challenge are: FREN 210, 211 or 212, 221 or 222. Students may challenge lower division language courses only when enrolled in one of FREN 211 (or 212), 221, 222, and 301. Challenge of language courses lower than the one in which the student is actually enrolled may be initiated by a course challenge formavailable from the French general office. The challenge must have department approval and be submitted to Student Services prior to the tenth day of classes. Successful completion (with at least a C grade) of the language course actually completed automatically adds the challenge credit to the student’s transcript. Please see “Course Challenge” on page 28.
Many FREN courses were renumbered effective fall 2003. Students with FREN credit prior to this time should consult the department advisor.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for more information. For the faculty’s requirements, see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 88.
Honors, Major, Extended Minor Programs
For program approval, a student must have successfully completed (i.e. obtained a minimum 2.0 grade or better in each of) the following courses or equivalents: FREN 210, 211 or 212, 221, 222, 230 or 240 and 270. Students who place in FREN 301 in the placement test will complete only FREN 230/240 and FREN 270 prior to acceptance in the program.
For a French degree, the following are required.
Students complete all of
FREN 210-3 Intermediate French I*
FREN 211-3 Intermediate French II* (or 212)
FREN 221-3 French Writing I*
FREN 222-3 French Writing II*
FREN 270-3 Introduction to French Linguistics I
and one of
FREN 230-3 Introduction to French-Canadian Literature
FREN 240-3 Introduction to French Literature: Modern French Literature
*exemption is gained by successful completion of a more advanced French language course. Lower division language courses may be challenged if students wish to receive credit (see above).
Upper Division Requirements
Major
Students complete all of
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition
FREN 360-3 Intermediate French Literature
FREN 370-3 Introduction to French Linguistics II
plus 21 units of French, to be chosen from among the remaining courses at the 300 and 400 division, must be completed.
Note: A minimum of 12 of the remaining 21 units must be from 400 division French courses.
Honors
Students complete all of
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition
FREN 360-3 Intermediate French Literature
FREN 370-3 Introduction to French Linguistics II
plus 41 units of French, to be chosen from among the remaining courses at the 300 and 400 division, must be completed.
Note: A minimum of 24 of the remaining 41 units must be from 400 division French courses, including the following which should be completed during the last terms of study.
FREN 491-3 Readings in French Linguistics and/or Literary Criticism
FREN 492-3 Honors Essay
In addition, the honors student must acquire proficiency (i.e. the equivalent of two terms) in another language in addition to English and French.
Students complete
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition I
and one of
FREN 360-3 Intermediate French Literature
FREN 370-3 Introduction to French Linguistics II
A further nine units of French, to be chosen from among the remaining courses at the 300 and 400 division, must be completed.
French Language Cohort Program in Public Administration and Community Services Extended Minor
Students complete
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition
and one of
FREN 425-3 Topics in the Varieties of French
FREN 452-3 Topics in French Cultures
A further nine units of French, to be chosen from among the remaining 300 and 400 division courses, must be completed. (FREN 360 and/or 370 may be completed in partial fulfilment of this requirement.)
See “Political Science Major, French Extended Minor Program Requirements” on page 130.
Courses in French
Courses are offered in the following fields.
French Language
FREN 120-3 French for Beginners
FREN 121-3 Introductory French I
FREN 122-3 Introductory French II
FREN 199-3 Writing French I: Spelling and Grammar*
FREN 210-3 Intermediate French I
FREN 211-3 Intermediate French II
FREN 212-3 French for Immersion Program Students
FREN 215-3 Intermediate French Language: Oral Practice
FREN 217-3 French Pronunciation
FREN 221-3 French Writing I
FREN 222-3 French Writing II
FREN 225-3 Topics in French Language
FREN 299-3 Writing French II: Intermediate Composition*
FREN 300-3 Advanced French: Oral Practice
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition
FREN 304-3 Advanced French Grammar
FREN 307-3 French Vocabulary
*restricted entry to these distance education courses
French Linguistics
FREN 301, 304 and 307 represent the formal culmination (but not the end) of the student’s training in French language use. FREN 270 and 370 represent the bridge between this knowledge of French (i.e. ability to use) and a knowledge about French (i.e. how to approach, analyze and describe various linguistic aspects of the French language). These latter concerns form the central objectives of the 400 division French linguistics courses. Topics courses may be completed more than once for credit, provided that the content is different each time.
Linguistic Theories
FREN 270-3 Introduction to French Linguistics I
FREN 370-3 Introduction to French Linguistics II
FREN 424-3 Topics in French Linguistics
Structure of French
FREN 411-3 Aspects of French Morphology
FREN 412-3 Aspects of French Syntax
FREN 413-3 Aspects of French Phonetics and Phonology
FREN 415-3 Aspects of French Semantics and Lexicology
Evolution of French
FREN 423-3 Topics in the History of French
French Dialects
FREN 425-3 Topics in the Varieties of French
French Applied Linguistics
FREN 416-3 French Applied Linguistics
French Literature
200 Division Courses
FREN 240 and 230 introduce basic concepts and methods of literary analysis and sociocultural background of a few short modern French and French Canadian fiction, drama and poetry works. They also improve language competence: all lectures, class discussions and assignments are in French. FREN 230 or 240 are prerequisites for FREN 360.
300 Division Courses
FREN 360 continues the introduction to the textual analysis of literary texts (fiction, drama and poetry) offered in 240, 230. The historical background of the works selected from the Middle Ages to the 19th century is also discussed. FREN 360 is a prerequisite for all 400 division French literature courses.
400 Division Courses
These courses study specific literary movements or genres through various critical approaches: thematic or structural. The emphasis is on close textual analysis rather than literary history.
400 Division Courses on Literary Movements and Periods
FREN 461-3 French Medieval Literature
FREN 462-3 French Renaissance Literature
FREN 463-3 Literature of the Seventeenth Century
FREN 465-3 Literature of the Eighteenth Century
FREN 467-3 Romanticism
FREN 470-3 Realism to Naturalism
FREN 476-3 Interdisciplinary Approaches to French Studies
400 Division Courses on Genres
FREN 430-3 Topics in French-Canadian Literature
FREN 472-3 The Contemporary Theatre
FREN 474-3 French Poetry
FREN 475-3 The Contemporary Novel
French Linguistics/Literature
The following courses are for students who, once they have acquired a sufficient background in linguistics and literary criticism, wish to explore the relationship between the two disciplines.
FREN 410-3 French Stylistics
FREN 480-2 Seminar I
FREN 491-3 Readings in French Linguistics and/or Literary Criticism
FREN 492-3 Honors Essay
French Civilization and Cultures
FREN 330-3 Francophone World
FREN 452-3 Topics in French Cultures
Other Course(s)
The following is taught in English and available to students who do not wish to specialize in French.
FREN 198-3 French for Reading Knowledge I
English and French Literatures Joint Major Program
The joint major is an interdepartmental program, usually within a BA, to explore the many close relationships between English and French literatures.
Advisors
- Miss B. Harrison BA (Birm), Department of French, 2630 Diamond Building, 778.782.4505
- Ms. K. Ward, Department of English, 6133 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.4835
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete the same lower division prerequisites as for both English and French majors.
French (15 units)
Students complete all of
FREN 210-3 Intermediate French I
FREN 211-3 Intermediate French II
FREN 221-3 French Writing I
FREN 222-3 French Writing II
(or exemption from all of FREN 210, 211, 221, 222)
and one of
FREN 230-3 Introduction to French-Canadian Literature
FREN 240-3 Introduction to French Literature: Modern French Literature
Recommended
FREN 270-3 Introduction to French Linguistics I
English
Students complete the lower division requirements of the English major program.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 21 upper division French and 20 upper division English units for a literary studies specialization and complementary courses as follows.
French
Students complete both of
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition
FREN 360-3 Intermediate French Literature 6 units
plus one of
FREN 300-3 Advanced French: Oral Practice
FREN 304-3 Advanced French Grammar
FREN 307-3 French Vocabulary
FREN 330-3 Francophone World
plus 12 units from 400 division French literature courses.
The following are recommended if the student is interested in the linguistic analysis of literary texts.
FREN 370-3 Introduction to French Linguistics II
FREN 410-3 French Stylistics
English
Please refer to the Department of English (see “Department of English” on page 106).
French, History and Politics Joint Major Program
Steering Committee
- S. Steele, Department of French
L. Dobuzinskis, Department of Political Science
- (vacant), Department of History
Advisors
- Miss B. Harrison BA (Birm), Department of French, 2630 Diamond Building, 778.782.4505, bharriso@sfu.ca
- Mrs. T. Wright BA (S Fraser), Department of History, 6026 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.3446
- Ms. L. Kool, Department of Political Science, 6025 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.3588
This program concentrates on languages, literature, history and politics of France and French-speaking peoples of Canada and the world. It prepares for careers in teaching, journalism, archival work, civil and diplomatic services and is offered by the Departments of French, History and Political Science. It is organized into three main themes: the French-speaking peoples of Canada, the French-speaking peoples of France and Europe, and the French-speaking peoples of the world. Students are not confined to any one theme; they may complete any combination of courses within the program. The only requirement is that there must be some demonstrable French content in the course.
The relevance of courses is frequently obvious, e.g., courses dealing with France, French Canada, and the French language, but in cases where there is doubt as to sufficient French content, the student should consult the appropriate steering committee representative and review the Guidelines for Course Selection (contained in the information brochure relating to the joint major) which lists suitable sample courses. The program is in nature: the emphasis is on the role played in the world by French language, literature, history and politics; hence the selected courses may represent a variety of interests.
Courses offered by the Canadian studies program might be of interest to many students.
Lower Division Requirements
As prerequisites, the following 42 units are required.
- 12 units of history
- 12 units of political science
- 15 units of French*
- 3 additional units of history or political science
*see below for possible exemptions for those already proficient in French
Upper Division Requirements
The following are required for a total of 48 units.
- 16 units of history
- 16 units of political science
- 15 units of French (FREN 301, 360 or 370 and nine units of 400 division courses)
French
Students must acquire appropriate proficiency in both oral and written French by completing a certain number of French language courses. Exemption can be obtained through a placement test administered by the Department of French. The course challenge procedure may also be used to fulfil lower division language requirements in part or in full.
Lower Division
Students complete all of
FREN 210-3 Intermediate French I (or exemption)
FREN 211-3 Intermediate French II (or exemption)
FREN 221-3 French Writing I (or exemption)
FREN 222-3 French Writing II (or exemption)
and one of
FREN 230-3 Introduction to French-Canadian Literature
FREN 240-3 Introduction to French Literature: Modern French Literature
FREN 270-3 Introduction to French Linguistics I
Recommended
FREN 215-3 French Language: Oral Practice
Upper Division
Students complete
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition
and one of
FREN 360-3 Intermediate French Literature
FREN 370-3 Introduction to French Linguistics II
Note: Students wishing to complement this joint major specialization with greater competence in oral and written French may complete FREN 300 or 330 and FREN 304 in addition to the above requirements. FREN 330 is highly recommended.
At least nine units must be at the 400 division. Students may choose courses in consultation with the Department of French student advisor or the representative of the Department of French on the program steering committee.
History
See the Department of History for requirements.
Political Science
Students complete 12-15 lower division units and at least 16 upper division political science units. Choose courses in consultation with the political science student advisor or the representative of the Department of Political Science on the program steering committee after reviewing the Guidelines for Course Selection. Such choices must fit with the thematicity criteria of the joint major to the satisfaction of the steering committee.
French and Humanities Joint Major Program
See “French and Humanities Joint Major Program” on page 118 for information.
Certificate in French Language Proficiency
This program is for students who may or may not be enrolled in a degree program and who wish to improve oral and written French proficiency. It is also for those who wish to enhance their knowledge of the language for cultural or professional needs. The program is not intended for native French speakers.
Recommendations for the award of the certificate will be made by the Department of French and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Admission Requirements
Normal University admission regulations apply.
Requirements
Students will successfully complete 30 units, of which 21 units are earned by completing seven required courses. The remaining nine units may be selected from any other French courses, excluding FREN120, 121, 122, 198, and 342.
Students complete all of
FREN 210-3 Intermediate French I
FREN 211-3 Intermediate French II (or 212)
FREN 215-3 Intermediate French Language: Oral Practice
FREN 221-3 Writing French I
FREN 222-3 Writing French II
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition
and one of
FREN 230-3 Introduction to French-Canadian Literature
FREN 240-3 Introduction to French Literature: Modern French Literature
Recommended
FREN 300-3 Advanced French: Oral Practice
FREN 330-3 Francophone World
FREN 304-3 Advanced French Grammar
Program completion normally takes five to six terms. A minimum 2.5 GPA is calculated on all 91ÅÝܽ courses that are applied to the certificate. Duplicate courses are counted only once.
Note: It is possible to obtain exemption, up to a maximum of 12 units, from lower division French language courses by being placed in a more advanced French language course. Exempted courses must be replaced with credit obtained by
• approved transfer credit for French courses completed at another post-secondary institution (subject to University transfer credit regulations), up to a maximum of six units
• challenge credit for exempted courses (subject to University regulations governing approval of challenge credit), up to a maximum of six units
• successful completion of other French courses at the University, excluding FREN 120, 121, 122, 198, and 342.
Students who gain, or hope to gain, exemption should consult the advisor early. In accordance with certificate regulations (see page 7), units for the certificate may be applied also to majors or extended minors or to a bachelor’s degree.
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in French and Education
The Department of French and the Faculty of Education jointly offer this program comprising a set of courses for practising or future French teachers. This program includes courses directly related to the pedagogy of French as a second language as well as courses enhancing previous language competence, or knowledge of French literature or linguistics.
Admission Requirements
Students must seek University admission or readmission and, once admitted, must separately apply to the Department of French advisor for diploma program admission. Qualifications for application to the program include the following.
• The completion of a recognized bachelor’s degree with a minimum graduation 2.0 GPA from British Columbia institutions and 2.4 from institutions outside the province. University course work undertaken subsequent to the bachelor’s degree will also be considered for admissibility to this program.
• A demonstrated knowledge of spoken and written French e.g. competence equivalent to successful completion of FREN 222.
Application packages are available from the Department of French and the Faculty of Education. Before applying, consult with the French department advisor, Miss B. Harrison, 778.782.4505.
Program Requirements
Students will successfully complete an approved program comprised of at least 30 upper division units. Graduate courses may be completed with prior approval. Normally 15 units are completed from each of the French and education course lists below. A minimum 2.5 CGPA is necessary. The diploma must be completed within five years of program admission. Teachers seeking a reclassification should note that, since integrated programs are looked upon as upgrading work, all courses must be completed no more than 10 years before the date of reclassification through the Teachers’ Qualification Service.
Formal graduation application is made through Student Services. See “Academic Calendar of Events” on page 12 for graduation deadlines.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit for course work in education and/or in French may be considered to fulfil requirements for this program. A maximum of six transfer units in each of French and education may be awarded.
French Requirements
Students normally choose 15 units from the following courses including a minimum of two of
FREN 304-3 Advanced French Grammar
FREN 307-3 French Vocabulary
FREN 416-3 French Applied Linguistics
The remaining units may be selected from 300 and 400 division French courses except FREN 342.
Please note that all course selections must be approved by the advisor in the French department.
Students with credit for the above courses or equivalents must select approved substitutes from upper division French courses. Students with no previous undergraduate courses in French linguistics or French literature must complete the lower division prerequisites FREN 270 and/or FREN 230/240.
Education Requirements
Students normally choose 15 units from among the following courses, including both of
EDUC 441-4 Multicultural Education
EDUC 450-4 French Curriculum Studies
The remaining units may be chosen from
EDUC 325-3 Assessment of Classroom Teaching
EDUC 326-3 Classroom Management and Discipline
EDUC 384-2,3,4,6 Special Topics*
EDUC 385-2,3,4,6 Special Topics*
EDUC 451-4 Classroom French Curriculum Practices
EDUC 472-4 Language Arts
EDUC 473-4 Reading**
EDUC 474-4 Social Studies
EDUC 475-4 Mathematics
EDUC 476-4 Natural Sciences
EDUC 480-4 French as a Second Language
EDUC 481-4 French Immersion and Programme-cadre de Français***
*courses offered in French during summer institutes
**this course may be substituted with EDUC 826 if EDUC 473 has already been completed (special permission required).
***this course may be substituted with EDUC 858 if EDUC 481 has already been completed (special permission required).
Co-operative Education
Co-op education courses are available to those meeting the faculty’s co-operative education requirements, and who want practical experience related to French studies. The program entails planned study terms and employment. See page 382 for descriptions of FREN 185, 285, 385, and 485.
Italian courses are administered by the Department of French. For courses, see “Italian ITAL” on page 408. Students with a competence in the language beyond the course in which they are enrolled will be required to withdraw. Students who are unsure of their language division are responsible for proficiency assessment prior to course enrolment. Consult the advisor or inquire at the general office.
Certificate in Italian Studies
A minimum of 30 units comprising both lower and upper division courses is required. A maximum of six transfer units may be counted (up to six units of 100-division Italian language courses or up to six assigned transfer units in humanities, history or FPA courses or a combination thereof).
The program serves full and part-time students seeking educational enrichment in Italian Humanism from the early Renaissance to modern times. It may be completed concurrently with, and complements major/minor programs in French, humanities, history and contemporary arts. It requires basic Italian language proficiency (writing, reading and oral skills), is intended for further literature, history and arts study, and may be completed with a degree program. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences BA students may complete the certificate so that some of the FASS breadth requirements are fulfilled by the same courses. Certificate courses may also be used toward majors or minors.
Program Requirements
Students complete 15 units in Italian language instruction including
ITAL 100-3 Introductory Italian I
ITAL 101-3 Introductory Italian II
ITAL 200-3 Intermediate Italian I
ITAL 201-3 Intermediate Italian II
ITAL 300-3 Advanced Italian: Language and Culture
and a minimum of 15 more units to be selected from
ENGL 377-4 Italy Field School I
ENGL 378-4 Italy Field School II
FPA 337-3 Intermediate Selected Topics in Film and Video Studies*
FPA 436-3 Advanced Seminar in Film and Video Studies*
FREN 461-3 French Medieval Literature
FREN 462-3 French Renaissance Literature
HIST 402-4 Renaissance Italy
HUM 303-4 The Latin Humanist Tradition
HUM 305-4 Medieval Studies
HUM 311-4 Italian Renaissance Humanism
HUM 312W-4 Renaissance Studies
HUM 320-4 The Humanities and Philosophy
*providing that content of the course covers primarily Italian film and/or video
Note: Some of the above courses have specific prerequisites and it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all prerequisites are met for upper division courses listed in this program.
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