FREN321

FREN 321 provides advanced training in writing for university-level writing in French. You will be exposed to a variety of types of texts in French that requires you to think critically and creatively, support your claims, and appropriately acknowledge sources of information, which is particularly relevent in our AI-generated tools era. From analytical reading to producing argumentated writing, you will be introduced to the art of revision, focusing on the formal study of usage and grammar, the mastery of rhetorical strategies, and the careful reading of academic and non-academic texts as models. This course will give you the tools to encounter the various stages of the writing process with confidence (brainstorming, gathering evidence, considering audience, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading).

The teaching approach is learner-centered and inclusive. A learner-centered approach means that you are a part of your learning. Therefore, you will need to develop strategies of learning in conducing both invididual and group work. It also means that I will adjust content based on your needs to the best I can to support a positive learning experience for you. An inclusive approach means that everyone matters in regards of your identity (racial, gender, sexual) and/or accessibility needs. In this class, equity matters so you are welcome to use the non-binary pronoun "iel" and further inclusive forms of writing.

Instructor: Dr. Caroline Lebrec

Grading breakdown:

In-Class Active participation 15%
Reflective Journal of your learning experience 10%
Peer Reviews on Canvas Discussions 10%
Assignments (writing tasks) 20%
Mid-term 20%
Final paper 25%

NOT 100% => 125%

Introduction aux méthodologies de l’analyse littéraire

This is an introduction course on how to perform literary analysis, with an emphasis on French methodology for close reading and argumentative writing. Focus on four analytic tools in particular: figures du discours, résumé de texte, commentaire de texte, dissertation française. We will study diverse ranges of genre and sources: prose fiction, poetry, social sciences, and journalistic production. Elements of bibliographical research will also be included. The goal for this course is to equip students with critical terms to further their literary studies. Course materials will be provided in class: on Canvas (links included on the syllabus), or via the Koerner Library webpage.

Instructor: Dr. Farid Laroussi

Grading breakdown:

Barème
Participation (+ activités en groupes) 15%
Un examen partiel (mid-term) 20%
Deux analyses critiques (600-700 mots) : une analyse sur le résumé, l’autre sur le commentaire de texte, 30%
Un devoir final (1200-1300 mots) 35%