The course aims to equip students to understand and use French at an advanced level. Different topics related to French/francophone history, society, culture and literature are covered, to help students develop critical awareness and thereby enhance their oral/aural, written and comprehension skills. Specific topics covered may vary from year to year.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. conduct analyses of complex socio-historical, theoretical or literary texts and contexts;

2. understand and use advanced linguistic and discourse structures in relation to these texts and contexts;

3. function effectively and confidently in French in a variety of situations and demonstrate good command of register;

4. engage in detailed discussions about cultural, social and linguistic aspects of the French-speaking world.

In-class test (30%) [LOs 1, 2, 3]

Final essay 2000 words (30%) [LOs 1, 2, 3]

In-class presentation (30%) [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4]

Participation (preparing material and in-class activities) (10%) [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4]

3 contact hours and 7 hours of self-directed study per week for 13 weeks (total of 130 hours over the semester).

FREN6506 or have equivalent level of language proficiency as demonstrated by placement test.

Incompatible with FREN3008.

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Varies depending on topic

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