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FREN-370-2023W

This course provides the knowledge necessary for the advanced study of French and for the comparison between French and other languages known to students. Understand French language as a system, yet with linguistic variation in the French-speaking world. View full description. Language of instruction: French

FREN-353-2023W

The most advanced traditional grammar course in the program, covering traditional grammatical analysis (nature and function of words, so-called logical analysis of propositions) and reference tools through selected problems (such as relative and interrogative pronouns, the gerund, the agreement of the participle, etc.). View full description. Language of instruction: French

FREN-352-2023W

Principles of grammar theory and contextualized French grammatical concepts. Emphasis on terminology and analysis of grammatical issues. Aligned with CEFR level B2 objectives. View full description. Language of instruction: French

FREN-331-2023W

Explore various myths or discourses around specularity (mirrors, fountains, reflections) and self-love (including images of Narcissus mirroring himself), along with the link between gaze, vision and knowledge, while using recurring mythical or biblical references about vanity, pride and knowledge of self. View full description. Language of instruction: French

FREN-330-2023W

An introduction to contemporary Québécois literature through a critical look at themes of family, territory, identity and colonialism(s). We will pay particular attention to current debates on language, race, gender and decolonization. View full description. Language of instruction: French

FREN-321-2023W

Practical tools for university-level writing in French. Apply stylistic devices and rhetorical structures to form questions and arguments, analyse literary and cultural objects, and produce a variety of essay genres. View full description. Language of instruction: French

FREN-311-2023W

Gain a better understanding of the function of literature, the history of ideas, and the tools needed to succeed in critical analysis. View full description. Language of instruction: French