FREN

FREN-103-2025W

This course covers French fundamentals using an action-oriented approach. Ideal for students who aren’t complete beginners, who learn quickly, or who know another Romance language. Aligned with CEFR level A1 objectives to build a solid foundation in the language. View full description.

FREN-431-2025W

Gain an in-depth understanding of Indigenous literature and cinema in Quebec and the questions of language, sovereignty and decolonization that inform these works. View full description.

FREN-592-2025W

Meet fellow grad students, explore the FHIS program structure, learn to shape and share your research, and engage with key theories and approaches in this biweekly course designed to support your academic journey. View full description. 

FREN-591-2025W

Meet fellow grad students, explore the FHIS program structure, learn to shape and share your research, and engage with key theories and approaches in this biweekly course designed to support your academic journey. View full description. 

FREN-476-2025W

An engaging intro to sociolinguistics focused on French-speaking societies. Explore language variation, contact, standardization, multilingualism, identity, and ideologies. Understand and reflect on the challenges of linguistic and sociocultural diversity in Francophone contexts. View full description.

FREN-419-2025W

Dans ce cours, nous lirons des textes écrits par des femmes du Moyen Âge au XIXe siècle, en explorant la représentation des femmes, l’écriture, et la réception des œuvres. Nous nous demanderons s’il existe une « écriture féminine » distincte selon genres, thèmes ou styles. View full description.

FREN-443-2025W

Ce séminaire explore le roman postcolonial d’expression française à travers l’écocritique, en analysant les formes de résistance poétique et éthique aux héritages coloniaux. Il aborde l’impérialisme écologique, la dégradation des écosystèmes, l’écoféminisme, les imaginaires et la métaphore de l’exploitation. View full description.