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Course Descriptions

 

French
  

  • FRE - 100 Beginners French I

    3 Credit(s)
    Beginners French I is the first of four courses in a complete introductory French program, which through the use of authentic, contextual language models, provides the students with a solid foundation to communicate proficiently in French as well as to function effectively within the culture in real life situations. Besides emphasizing language acquisition by providing a complete grammar scope, Beginners French I, II, III & IV also present important aspects of culture, customs and values of the French-speaking world providing students with a deeper insight into its diversity while exposing them to authentic language.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • None

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  • FRE - 101 Beginners French II

    3 Credit(s)
    Beginners French II is the second of four courses in a complete introductory French program, which through the use of authentic, contextual language models, provides the students with a solid foundation to communicate proficiently in French as well as to function effectively within the culture in real life situations. Besides emphasizing language acquisition by providing a complete grammar scope, Beginners French I, II, III & IV also present important aspects of culture, customs and values of the French-speaking world providing students with a deeper insight into its diversity while exposing them to authentic language.

    Prerequisite(s):
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  • FRE - 120 Beginners French III

    3 Credit(s)
    Beginners French III is the third of four courses in a complete introductory French program, which through the use of authentic, contextual language models, provides the students with a solid foundation to communicate proficiently in French as well as to function effectively within the culture in real life situations. Besides emphasizing language acquisition by providing a complete grammar scope, Beginners French I, II, III & IV also present important aspects of culture, customs and values of the French-speaking world providing students with a deeper insight into its diversity while exposing them to authentic language.

    Prerequisite(s):
    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • FRE - 121 Beginners French IV

    3 Credit(s)
    Beginners French IV is the fourth of four courses in a complete introductory French program, which through the use of authentic, contextual language models, provides the students with a solid foundation to communicate proficiently in French as well as to function effectively within the culture in real life situations. Besides emphasizing language acquisition by providing a complete grammar scope, Beginners French I, II, III & IV also present important aspects of culture, customs and values of the French-speaking world providing students with a deeper insight into its diversity while exposing them to authentic language.

    Prerequisite(s):
    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • FRE - 145 Intermediate French I

    3 Credit(s)
    Intermediate French I is the first of two courses in a complete intermediate French program, which through the use of authentic, contextual language models, provides the students with a solid foundation to communicate proficiently in French as well as to function effectively within the culture in real life situations. Besides emphasizing language acquisition by providing a complete grammar scope, Intermediate French I & II also present important aspects of culture, customs and values of the French-speaking world, providing students with a deeper insight into its diversity while exposing them to authentic language.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in FRE 120  & FRE 121  or French 12; or permission of the instructor

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • FRE - 146 Intermediate French II

    3 Credit(s)
    Intermediate French II is the second of two courses in a complete intermediate French program, which through the use of authentic, contextual language models, provides the students with a solid foundation to communicate proficiently in French as well as to function effectively within the culture in real life situations. Besides emphasizing language acquisition by providing a complete grammar scope, Intermediate French I & II also present important aspects of culture, customs and values of the French-speaking world, providing students with a deeper insight into its diversity while exposing them to authentic language.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in FRE 145  or permission of the instructor 

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • FRE - 265 Advanced French I

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is the first of two courses which provide a continuation of the study of French grammar at an advanced level. A study of selected literary Francophone readings (French & French-Canadian), together with a variety of up-to-date and provocative articles and texts will allow the student to further improve both written and spoken French through practice in conversation, comprehension and composition.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in FRE 145  and FRE 146 ; or FRE 100  level university transfer credit; or permission of the instructor

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • FRE - 266 Advanced French II

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is the second of two courses which provide a continuation of the study of French grammar at an advanced level. A study of selected literary Francophone readings (French & French-Canadian), together with a variety of up-to-date and provocative articles and texts will allow the student to further improve both written and spoken French through practice in conversation, comprehension and composition.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in FRE 265  or permission of the instructor

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • FRE - 280 La Traduction: Translation (A)

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the practice and theory of translation. Through a comparative analysis of the various structures in both French and English, the course will focus on different techniques and strategies to overcome the problems typically encountered when translating from one language to the other. The focus will be particularly placed on grammar, style and syntax.

    Prerequisite(s):
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  • FRE - 281 La Traduction: Translation (B)

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation to the practice and theory of translation as well as an introduction to the practice of interpreting (simultaneous, consecutive and liaison). Through a comparative analysis of the various structures in both French and English, the course will focus on different techniques and strategies to overcome the problems typically encountered when translating from one language to the other. The focus will be particularly placed on grammar, style and syntax.

    Prerequisite(s):
    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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