An intensive basic course in spoken and written French for students who have studied some French, but who have not yet attained the entry level for FSL120H1.

This is the first of a two-course series intended for students having some knowledge of French but wishing to increase their proficiency to that of normal University entrance. Offers training in written and spoken French; reinforcement of reading comprehension and aural abilities; and an introduction to French-Canadian and Québécois cultures.

This is the second of a two-course series intended for students having some knowledge of French but wishing to increase their proficiency to that of normal University entrance. Offers training in written and spoken French; reinforcement of reading comprehension and aural abilities; and an introduction to French-Canadian and Québécois cultures.

Intended for students having some knowledge of French but wishing to increase their proficiency to that of normal University entrance through complete immersion in French language and culture in Tours, France. Offers training in written and spoken French; reinforcement of reading comprehension and aural abilities; and an introduction to French culture of the Touraine region. Specific course content will depend on language placement according to the Institut de Touraine. Students must write the in-person Faculty of Arts & Science (St. George) Department of French placement test upon their return to Toronto to determine their appropriate next level.

(This course is offered only during the Summer Session through the Summer Abroad Program. Details related to the timetable and deadlines are posted on the Summer Abroad website at https://summerabroad.utoronto.ca/.)

This is the first of a two-course series intended for those who have some knowledge of French, this course is the first in a proficiency-sequenced series that provides students with the opportunity to become proficient, focused, autonomous French language learners. The course’s main objective is to provide a communicative learning environment through activities based in real-world, everyday contexts.

This is the second of a two-course series intended for those who have some knowledge of French, this course is the first in a proficiency-sequenced series that provides students with the opportunity to become proficient, focused, autonomous French language learners. The course’s main objective is to provide a communicative learning environment through activities based in real-world, everyday contexts.

This course is designed to present students with the practical skills, grammatical knowledge and metalinguistic awareness needed to engage with introductory French linguistics courses. Students will hone higher-order analytical skills related to French language and linguistics through comprehension and production exercises and activities. A variety of textual excerpts selected from several subfields of linguistics will allow exposure to the basic elements of French linguistics through which students will develop awareness and comfort with academic writing and academic discourse in French. Emphasis is on the appropriate use of formal registers, terminology, incorporation of logical connectors and analytical thinking in written and spoken French.

This course is designed to present students with the practical skills, grammatical knowledge and metalinguistic awareness needed to engage with introductory French literature courses. Students will hone higher-order analytical skills related to French language and literature through comprehension and production exercises and activities. A variety of textual excerpts selected from geographically diverse essays, poetry and novels will allow exposure to the basic elements of French literary analysis through which students will develop awareness and comfort with academic writing and academic discourse in French. Emphasis is on the appropriate use of formal registers, terminology, incorporation of logical connectors and analytical thinking in written and spoken French.

This course provides French language learners with an understanding of how one best acquires French as a second or third language including various FSL strategies that allow for effective, autonomous learning. It further implements a structure to encourage continuous active reflection and self-assessment. Students will first learn about the types of knowledge and sub-skills that must be acquired to master French including vocabulary and grammar. Language benchmarks and self-evaluation tools are then introduced to help learners to profile their four main competences (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Subsequently, they will receive practical training in the use of specific online resources (e.g., Bon Patron) geared towards improving French writing.

Intended for those who have some knowledge of French, this course provides students with the opportunity to become proficient, focused, autonomous French language learners through complete immersion in French language and culture in Tours, France. The course’s main objective is to provide a communicative learning environment through activities based in real-world, everyday contexts, as well as an introduction to French culture of the Touraine region. Specific course content will depend on language placement according to the Institut de Touraine. Students must write the in-person Faculty of Arts & Science (St. George) Department of French placement test upon their return to Toronto to determine their appropriate next level.

(This course is offered only during the Summer Session through the Summer Abroad Program. Details related to the timetable and deadlines are posted on the Summer Abroad website at https://summerabroad.utoronto.ca/.)

Using current online French media, broaden your understanding of the French language; deepen your grammatical knowledge; expand your vocabulary (including idioms); review key aspects of French syntax; and fine-tune your reading skills in French. Weekly reading and writing workshops are an integral part of this course.

Introduction to the study of central themes in French artistic expression, designed to familiarize students with key concepts and vocabularies relevant to the subject. Study of modes of artistic representation, (visual, performing arts) and their contribution to the rich heritage and identity of French culture. Observation, description and analysis of various artistic mediums.

This course is designed for students who wish to develop their oral communication skills in French in preparation for bilingual employment, community service, and academic activities in Canada and abroad. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills for accurate oral language use in professional and academic contexts: researched oral presentations, debates, interviews, and student-led discussions. Students will learn how to adapt their speaking style and register to different audiences and situations, use appropriate vocabulary, and self-correct.

This is the first of a two-course series intended for students who have already mastered the basic competences in French language proficiency. The materials used in this course adopt an active approach which puts emphasis on the student being at the centre of the learning process. Students will learn the following intermediate-level language skills: writing, speaking as well as understanding written and spoken French.

This is the second of a two-course series intended for students who have already mastered the basic competences in French language proficiency. The materials used in this course adopt an active approach which puts emphasis on the student being at the centre of the learning process. Students will learn the following intermediate-level language skills: writing, speaking as well as understanding written and spoken French.

This half-year course, which works as an introduction to translation, is designed to improve students’ mastery of French through English to French and French to English translations. Emphasis is on the practice of translation of a variety of texts and documents, and on the introduction to the practice of oral interpretation from one language to the other.

This course is designed to strengthen oral and written communication skills in French and develop intercultural competence for a variety of career paths including public relations, international development, federal and provincial government. Students will gain expertise in spoken and written French through in-class activities supported by multimedia.

This advanced course in French aims to provide students with a broader understanding and appreciation of French and Francophone culture through the reading and discussion of a variety of texts. Emphasis is placed on mastery of language skills such as reading comprehension and vocabulary, oral and written communication. Students will have access to multimedia materials, online reference and self-correction tools.

Designed for students who wish to consolidate and perfect their writing abilities. Skills developed include the mastery of register-based differences; use of rhetorical and stylistic techniques and systematic self-correction.

This course is designed for students who wish to consolidate and perfect their oral (speaking and listening) abilities. Oral production and improvement of pronunciation will be practiced through reading exercises, presentations, debates, and discussions focusing on a rich vocabulary and contextually appropriate speech registers. Training in the comprehension of spoken French will aim at the development of students’ listening skills through the study of recordings related to various situations and topics.

An online course designed for students who wish to further develop their reading and writing skills in French. Students will acquire analytic tools to comprehend, analyze and write fiction and non-fiction texts. Multimedia approach to understanding the cultural experiences of francophone world.

Do you like creative writing? Are you simply curious about it? Do you want to hone your writing skills in French and develop your creative voice in the process? Then this course is for you. Part workshop in which constructive and supportive feedback will help you develop your writing in French and your creativity, part literary discussion on various aspects of literary technique such as character, setting, plot, point of view, structure or revision (through reading).

This is the language course to take if you have had no previous experience of the German language. The emphasis is on comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and basic grammar. This course can be counted towards all programs in German.

Note: Students with any previous knowledge of German are REQUIRED to take a placement test offered at the department.

This course is intended for students with some prior knowledge of German. It is equivalent to the Spring Term of GER100Y1. The emphasis is on comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and basic grammar.

This course taught in English is intended for students who are unfamiliar with German culture. It examines historical, political and cultural developments in Germany from about 1871 to the present focusing on literary and non-literary texts. (Note: This course is required for the major and specialist program; it should be taken within the first two years.)

Vampires are among the most fascinating figures of popular culture. Since Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) – and, in fact, well before that – they have been haunting the human imagination in various shapes and forms. This course examines the figure of the vampire as a potent cultural metaphor in the German context and beyond, showing how every age embraces the vampires it needs and gets the vampires it deserves. The goal is to teach students to reflect critically and independently on issues of self and society and to develop a structured approach to critical thinking in general. All readings and class discussions will be in English. Restricted to first-year students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Cities have been described as places of desire and places of fear. They pulse with life, bringing together people from different class, gender, and ethnic backgrounds, simultaneously giving rise to a sense of freedom and oppression, a sense of belonging and alienation. This course will explore the city as a physical reality that shapes our lives, but is also a projection of our deepest imaginings. Through readings of philosophical and sociological texts by influential theorists of the city, we will consider various ancient and modern conceptions of urban space and subjectivity. Alongside these theoretical readings, we will also examine literary and filmic representations of the city as a space of desire, memory and power. All readings and class discussions are in English. Restricted to first-year students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Grimms' Fairy Tales – we all know and love them. But what do we really know? Which versions are we familiar with? Most likely not the ones by the Brothers Grimm. And certainly not in German! This course is a journey into the mythical German Schwarzwald, a place of wolves and witches, the realm of the fantastic. It is not a traditional language course, as we won’t be cramming grammar and vocabulary, at least not excessively. Rather, we will learn German playfully by reading, analyzing and acting out original folk tales, their Romantic adaptations and modern retellings. In the process we will enrich our understanding of German language and culture. Please note that basic knowledge of German is required to participate in this course (i.e. at least one year of solid high school instruction). Restricted to first-year students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Technology has changed our lives, and scientific knowledge has enhanced human capacities. At the same time, though, this development is also experienced as a threat. Killing missiles, controlling 'Big Brothers,' and monstrous creatures are often considered the flip-side of technological advancement. This course asks: What is the relationship between technology and the "human"? Can there be progress of technology without a regress of humanity? Or is technology liberating us from the bonds of nature? We will discuss possible answers to these questions by looking at key texts in German literature, philosophy, and cultural history from the eighteenth century to Post-Modernity. Restricted to first-year students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

In this course we read some of the most enjoyable plots and stories in German Literature and examine how the pleasure of reading sets readers free to re-imagine themselves and the world released from everyday pressures and the repressive weight of the status quo. Readings are all in English translation and include texts by Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Keller, Heine and Kafka. Restricted to first-year students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.