The University of British Columbia

French, Hispanic and Italian Studies, Faculty of Arts

FREN: French

Within the Pre-requisites, CEFR refers to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The CEFR is a reference tool developed by the Council of Europe to provide a common basis for the development of modern-language curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks, etc. Please contact the Department Advisor (French) with questions at fhis.ubc.ca. All French courses titled "Studies in ....", as well as FREN 348, FREN 349, FREN 495 and FREN 498, may be taken twice for credit with different content, to a maximum of 6 credits.

FREN 101 (3) Beginners' French I

Basic vocabulary, the rudiments of grammar and familiarization with cultures of the French-speaking world. This course is aligned with level A1 objectives of the CEFR.

FREN 102 (3) Beginners' French II

A continuation of FREN 101. This course is aligned with level A1 objectives of the CEFR.
Prerequisite: FREN 101.

FREN 111 (3) Elementary French I

Continued improvement in listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course is aligned with level A2 objectives of the CEFR.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 11, FREN 102.

FREN 112 (3) Elementary French II

A continuation of FREN 111. This course aligned with level A2 objectives of the CEFR.
Prerequisite: FREN 111.

FREN 122 (3) Intermediate French I

Refinement of reading, writing and speaking skills through the study of contemporary literature and other authentic documents of the French-speaking world. This course is aligned with level B1 objectives of the CEFR.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 12, FREN 112.

FREN 123 (3) Intermediate French II

A continuation of FREN 122. This course is aligned with level B1 objectives of the CEFR.
Prerequisite: FREN 122.

FREN 124 (3) Keeping Up Your French

Task-based entry-level course for non-specialists. Credits from this course may not count towards a Major or Minor in French, nor as prerequisite to subsequent core courses in French.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 12, FREN 112 or equivalent.

FREN 215 (6) Oral French Practice

Opportunities for students already well-grounded in grammar to improve their oral skills. Credit will be granted for only one of FREN 215 or FREN 224 and FREN 225.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 123, FREN 124.

FREN 220 (3) Introduction to Early French Literature and to Textual Analysis

Students will familiarize themselves with techniques of literary analysis, as applied to representative works from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, including theatre, fiction, poetry and non-fiction prose. To be taken by all students intending to proceed to the Minor, Major or Honours program.
Prerequisite: FREN 123 or assignment based on placement test.

FREN 221 (3) Introduction to Modern Literature written in French and to Textual Analysis

Students will familiarize themselves with techniques of literary analysis, as applied to representative works from the 18th century to the present, including theatre, fiction, poetry and non-fiction prose. To be taken by all students intending to proceed to the Minor, Major or Honours program.
Prerequisite: FREN 123 or assignment based on placement test.

FREN 222 (3) French Language and Style I

Grammar, vocabulary, composition, language in context.
Prerequisite: FREN 123. Or assignment based on placement test.

FREN 223 (3) French Language and Style II

Grammar, vocabulary, composition, language in context.
Prerequisite: FREN 222. Or assignment based on placement test.

FREN 224 (3) Upper-Intermediate French I

Communicative proficiency at an autonomous level: vocabulary enrichment, pronunciation practice, grammatical analysis and development of efficient reading and writing techniques. This course is aligned with level B2 objectives of the CEFR.
Prerequisite: FREN 123 or French Immersion 12.

FREN 225 (3) Upper-Intermediate French II

A continuation of FREN 224. This course is aligned with level B2 objectives of the CEFR.
Prerequisite: FREN 224.

FREN 280 (3) Introduction to Quebecois Literature Literature and Culture (in English)

An introduction to the historical, political and cultural contexts that influenced the development of literature and culture in Quebec.

FREN 328 (3) Selected Works of African and Caribbean Literature

Representative works from different genres, viewed in their historical, social, and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 220, FREN 221.

FREN 329 (3) Selected Works of European French Literature

Representative works viewed in their historical, social, and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 220, FREN 221.

FREN 330 (3) Selected Works of Quebecois Literature

Representative works viewed in their historical, social, and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 220, FREN 221.

FREN 333 (3) French Civilization I

A historically based approach to French civilization and culture from their origins to the Third Republic (1875).
Prerequisite: One of FREN 220, FREN 221, FREN 223. Or permission of the instructor.

FREN 334 (3) French Civilization II

A historically based approach to French civilization and culture from the Third Republic to the present, completed by a thematic study of contemporary French culture.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 220, FREN 221, FREN 223 or permission of the instructor.

FREN 335 (3) French-Canadian Civilization

A thematic approach to selected topics in French-Canadian culture and civilization.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 220, FREN 221, FREN 223 or permission of the instructor.

FREN 336 (3) The Francophone World in Images

A socio-cultural study of francophone communities of Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, and North and Sub-Saharan Africa as seen through their films and other visual forms.
Prerequisite: FREN 223.

FREN 344 (3) Techniques of Oral Expression in French I

Training in formal oral presentation in French. Emphasis on structured expression and oral delivery. Not available for credit toward a Major or Honours Program in French.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 215, FREN 225. 68% or better in FREN 215 is recommended.

FREN 345 (3) Techniques of Oral Expression in French II

Further training in formal oral presentation in French. Emphasis on structured expression and oral delivery. Not available for credit toward the Honours Program in French.
Prerequisite: FREN 344.

FREN 346 (3) French at Work

Communicative French for students preparing for a career in the francophone world. Not available for credit toward a Minor, Major, or Honours degree in French. Language of instruction is French. This course is aligned with the B1 objectives of the CEFR.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 12, FREN 123.

FREN 348 (3-6) d French Literature from the Middle Ages to the Revolution (in English)

A study of French literature through reading and analysis of translated works.
Prerequisite: Second year standing or higher. 6 credits of English, or completion of the Arts Writing requirement, recommended.

FREN 349 (3-6) d French Literatures since the Revolution (in English)

French literature through reading and analysis of translated works.
Prerequisite: Second year standing or higher. 6 credits of English, or completion of the Arts Writing requirement, is recommended.

FREN 351 (3) Corrective French Phonetics

Theory and practice of French pronunciation, corrective phonetics; foundation for the phonetic transcription of international French.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 220, FREN 221, FREN 223.

FREN 353 (3) French Grammar

Systematic study of the fundamental principles of French grammar.
Prerequisite: FREN 223 or equivalent.

FREN 355 (3) Advanced Composition

Development of essay writing skills in French.
Prerequisite: FREN 223 or equivalent.

FREN 357 (3) Translation I

Comparative study of French and English through translation.
Prerequisite: FREN 223 or equivalent.

FREN 360 (3) Introduction to Old French

The phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary of major Old French dialects; corpus of various literary texts (842-1300).
Prerequisite: FREN 223.

FREN 370 (3) Introduction to French Linguistics

A survey of basic terminology, methods, problems, and theoretical trends in French linguistics, specifically designed to provide students with a foundation for advanced language study in French.
Prerequisite: FREN 223.

FREN 371 (3) Introduction to French Literary Theory and Methodology

A survey of basic terminology, methods, problems, and theoretical trends in French literary criticism, specifically designed to provide students with a foundation for advanced study of literature in French.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 220, FREN 221.

FREN 380 (3) Foundations of French Cultural Identity (in English)

Aspects of French culture through a set of key concepts that cut across French history, politics, and social structures. Not available for credit toward a Minor, Major or Honours program in French.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing.

FREN 407 (3/6) d Studies in Medieval French Literature

Literary texts from the eleventh to the fifteenth century. Topics may include the epic, Tristan texts, Arthurian texts, the short narrative, satirical texts, religious drama, secular drama, lyric poetry, didactic poetry, François Villon.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 408 (3/6) d Studies in French Literature of the Sixteenth Century

Topics may include works by Rabelais, Montaigne, Scève, Labé, Ronsard, and DuBellay.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 409 (3/6) d Studies in French Literature of the Seventeenth Century

Topics may include works by Corneille, Racine, Molière, Descartes, Pascal, La Fontaine, and Mme de la Fayette.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 410 (3/6) d Studies in French Literature of the Eighteenth Century

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 413 (3/6) d Studies in French Literature of the Nineteenth Century

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 416 (3/6) d Studies in French Literature since 1900

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 418 (3-6) d Studies in African and/or Caribbean Literatures of French Expression

An advanced course in francophone literature. Topics include francophone literary movements, postcolonial studies, and critical readings of literary works from Africa and the Caribbean.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 419 (3/6) d Studies in Women's Writing

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 420 (3/9) d Selected Topics in French Literature and Culture

Course content will vary. May be taken up to 3 times, with different content, for a maximum of 9 credits.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 423 (3/6) d Studies in Theatre

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 424 (3/6) d Studies in Prose Fiction

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 425 (3/6) d Studies in French Autobiography

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 427 (3/6) d Studies in Cinema

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 429 (3/6) d Studies in Non-fiction Prose

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 430 (3/6) d Studies in Quebecois Literature

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330, FREN 335.

FREN 457 (3) Translation II

Advanced translation.
Prerequisite: FREN 357.

FREN 460 (3/6) d Studies in Historical French Linguistics

Topics may include historical phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, lexicology.
Prerequisite: FREN 360.

FREN 470 (3/6) d Studies in Modern French Linguistics

Prerequisite: FREN 370.
Corequisite: FREN 370 may be taken concurrently with the permission of the instructor of FREN 470.

FREN 472 (3) Morphology of the French Language

The morphological markings of French (gender, number, tense, mode, person, etc) and their underlying semantic systems.
Prerequisite: All of FREN 353, FREN 370.
Corequisite: FREN 370 may be taken concurrently with the permission of the instructor.

FREN 473 (3) Syntactic Description of the French Language

The syntactic markings of French (word order, agreement, pronominalisation, etc) and their underlying semantic systems.
Prerequisite: All of FREN 353, FREN 370.
Corequisite: FREN 353 and 370 may be taken concurrently with the permission of the instructor.

FREN 474 (3) Synchronic Lexicology

An introduction to the study of the vocabulary of modern French, focusing on basic principles in lexical semantics, lexicology, phraseology, lexicography, terminology and new technologies, neology.
Prerequisite: All of FREN 353, FREN 370.
Corequisite: FREN 353 and 370 may be taken concurrently with the permission of the instructor of FREN 474.

FREN 475 (3) Canadian French: A Descriptive Approach

The phonetics, phonology, lexicon, and syntax of spoken and written Canadian French.
Prerequisite: All of FREN 351, FREN 353, FREN 370.
Corequisite: FREN 351 may be taken concurrently with the permission of the instructor.

FREN 481 (3/6) d Studies in Literature and the Arts

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 482 (3/6) d Studies in Literature and Philosophy

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 483 (3/6) d Studies in Literature and History

Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 484 (3/6) d Studies in Book Culture

A historical approach to the social transformations of the book trade in France.
Corequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 495 (3-6) d Research Seminar in French

Research on critical topics related to selected literary works. Limited enrolment: required of honours, but open to majors students in French.
Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.

FREN 498 (3-6) d Directed Reading

For fourth-year students. Focus on a topic to be agreed upon by a member of the faculty and the student. Permission of the department head and of a supervisory faculty member is required.

FREN 499 (3) Honours Essay

FREN 501 (3/6) c Studies in Medieval French Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 502 (3/6) c Studies in Sixteenth-Century French Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 503 (3/6) d Studies in Seventeenth-Century French Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 504 (3/6) d Studies in the Seventeenth-Century Novel

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 505 (3/6) d Studies in Seventeenth-Century Drama

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 506 (3/6) d Studies in Eighteenth-Century French Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 507 (3/6) c Studies in the French Enlightenment

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 508 (3/6) d Studies in French Romantic Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 509 (3/6) d Studies in the Nineteenth-Century French Novel

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 510 (3/6) d Studies in Nineteenth-Century French Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 511 (3/6) d Studies in Contemporary French Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 512 (3/6) d Studies in Literary Criticism

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 513 (3/6) d Studies in French-Canadian Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 514 (3/6) d Studies in the French Novel

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 515 (3) Bibliography and Research Methods

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 519 (3/6) d Studies in Old French

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 520 (3-12) d Special Topics in French Literature

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 521 (3/6) d Studies in Francophone Literatures and Cultures

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 540 (3/6) d Studies in French and Comparative Stylistics

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 548 (3) Major Essay

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 556 (3-12) d Studies in French Language

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 560 (3/6) d Studies in French Phonetics and Phonology

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 561 (3/6) d Studies in French Morphology

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 562 (3/6) d Studies in French Syntax

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 564 (3/6) d Studies in French Lexicology

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 566 (3/6) d Studies in French Semantics

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 575 (3/6) d Studies in Canadian French

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 576 (3/6) d Studies in Gallo-Romance Dialectology

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 578 (3/6) d Studies in Romance Philology

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 599 (6) Master's Thesis

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

FREN 699 (0) Doctoral Dissertation