| source University of Toronto, Mississauga (X) |
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department French (X) |
The objective of this course, which serves as a starting point in our series of FSL courses, is to introduce students to the phonetic system of the French language, to teach basic vocabulary and to develop awareness of the functions of language in different situations and contexts. [
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Through the use of teaching materials adapted to their level, our students will continue to develop their linguistics abilities and to use them in specific situations. For instance, they will learn how to ask for information, how to refuse or accept an offer. On completion of this course, a linguistic system of basic but useful structures will have been assimilated.
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A broad introduction to French studies combining: the social and cultural history of France, as a guide to understanding its literature; readings from major literary movements; and a systematic study of grammar and composition through a variety of exercises designed to improve accuracy and logical structure in written French.
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This course is intended as a consolidation of French language skills. Grammar will be taught with a view to serving communicative functions and spontaneous speech will be our main idea of emphasis. Written and spoken documents will be used as models for language study. [
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This course approaches language as an efficient vehicle for communication. Students will further their knowledge of French lexicon and structure. They will identify appropriate ways of tailoring their own spoken and written discourse.
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Techniques of literary criticism and analysis, based on a detailed study of selected novels, drama and poetry from the 17th century to the present. [
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A descriptive study of contemporary French: phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Theoretical discussion in general linguistics. [
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Improvement of the four language skills (writing, reading, listening and speaking) for students specializing in French studies at the university. [
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This courses provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work in the research project of a professor in return for 299Y course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See
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(Offered in English) A study of contemporary Francophone writers from Québec and Ontario; writers from elsewhere in Canada might also be included.
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(Offered in English) A study of contemporary Francophone writers from Québec and Ontario; writers from elsewhere in Canada might also be included. Assignments written in English.
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(Offered in English) A study of various images of women in Québec, New Brunswick and Manitoba as presented in literary works by both Anglophone and translated Francophone authors such as Margaret Laurence, Constance Beresford-Howe, Anne Hébert, Gabrielle Roy, Antonine Maillet and Michel Tremblay.
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(Offered in English). A study of various images of women in Quebec, New Brunswick and Manitoba as presented in literary works by both Anglophone and translated Francophone authors such as Margaret Laurence, Constance Beresford-Howe, Anne Hébert, Gabrielle Roy, Antonine Maillet and Michel Tremblay. Assignments and exams written in English.
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This course focuses on the expansion of students' proficiency in French; it is practical and aims at fluency in conversations. Classes will consist of involvement in various situations (acting, group discussions, public presentations, family gatherings, etc.) requiring communicative skills in order for students to use the language. [
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Emphasis is put on the understanding of written and audio-visual documents (films, documentaries, radio, internet, etc.) to develop students' confidence and autonomy in the use of language. At the end of the series, students should be functional in daily life situations requiring the French language.
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The evolution and revolution of contemporary Québec fiction. [
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The purpose of this course is to introduce various aspects of the culture and literature of Québec through its history from its very beginning in the 17th and 18th centuries to the mid-20th Century. The course will familiarize students with important socio-historical and cultural events in the development of Québec society, from Nouvelle-France and French Canadian points of view. Special attention will be given to techniques of analysis and literary criticism as applied to novels, plays, poetry and essays. As a supplement to the reading material, documentaries and a feature film will be presented in class. [
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The affirmation of Québec theatrical forms: search for new dramatic structures. [
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A study of the change in mentality through the analysis of novels, short stories, plays, films, poetry and essays from 1960 to 2000. Emphasis will be put on historical and sociocultural background and on text analysis. [
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An introduction to the field of first language acquisition from a theoretical perspective. We will study various aspects: the acquisition of phonology, vocabulary, morphology and syntax. The following topics will be dealt with: the relationship between the development of language and the development of other cognitive aspects; bilingualism; the differences and the similarities between first and second language acquisition. [
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An introduction to a typology of online and local resources and their use, as well as theories underlying such use, in the area of French language and literature studies. Student will examine a number of online resources, as well as some CD and DVD applications, in order to process their pedagogical benefits. [
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The aim of this course is to present recent research and examine how it is applied to the classroom in two important domains of teaching and learning French as a second language:
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An introduction to the study of the main psychological factors that influence the acquisition and use of French as a second language. To better understand the communication needs of the language learner, we will examine the learner's style (attitude, motivations, learning patterns) in relation to cognitive processes such as perception, production and memory. Emphasis on various teaching strategies. [
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French theatre, as it gained prestige and recognition among the upper classes in the late 1630s, became an important medium for propaganda. This course will examine the politics of French theatre and the representation of power in a selection of works from the seventeenth and the eighteenth centuries. Lectures will provide historical insights to help the students understand the period, focusing on pivotal concepts such as the theory of divine right, the ethics of power, court society, etc. Questions of genres (tragedy, comedy, opera) and style, performance practices (decors and stage machinery), acting (gesture and rendering) and production, will also be discussed. [
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The aim of this course is to examine the evolution of the French tale and its techniques during the early modern period. It will be studied as a representative and popular literary activity. In works such as
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