Courses and Course Outlines

Course Offering in French

Our course offering includes courses in three areas : French as a second language courses to improve your language fluency, courses in French litterature (taught in French) to discover the rich world of francophone literatures in Canada and around the globe, courses in French linguistics (taught in French) to learn more about language structures and the diversity of French spoken around the world.

After taking our Language placement test, you will receive a list of tailored courses offered for your current language proficiency level. Professors will further assess your French level in-person during the first week of class to ensure that you are placed in courses that are right for you. We offer French courses for all level, from total beginner to more advanced classes for former immersion students or students with a francophone background.

How to Choose Your Courses for the Major or Minor in French…

Course selection is one of the most important decisions facing all undergraduate students. Program requirements, course prerequisites, limited enrolments, balanced study loads are some of the issues that must be carefully considered. To help you with this process, we recommend you follow the three steps below:

• Step 1: Familiarize yourself with the requirements and options for your the program of French as described in the Undergraduate Calendar. For example, some more advanced courses might have specific prerequisites.
• Step 2: In the winter term, plan your course selection for the next academic year.
• Step 3: Meet early with an advisor, either during the March Advising period, or by appointment with the Honours, Majors & Minors Supervisor.

Undergraduate Course Offerings 2026-2027

Courses offered vary from one year to the next to encompass a variety of subjects and approaches to French studies. Course outlines from past academic years can be found on this page.

Courses offered this year are listed below: