FRSL 101

• Course title: Beginners French 1.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall
• Level: Beginner
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Required courses to pass level A1:

• FRSL 101. Beginners French 1 AND FRSL 102. Beginners French 2

OR

• FRSL 105. Intensive Beginners French

Description:

You have little or no knowledge of French? This course will help you learn the basics of French, both spoken and written.

You will learn to communicate in a French-speaking environment, write short texts, and read about various aspects of Francophone cultures.

FRSL 101 is the first part of a two-course sequence (FRSL 101 / FRSL 102).

FRSL 102

• Course title: Beginners French 2.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Winter
• Level: Beginner
• Prerequisite:FRSL 101

Note:Students must pass the two-course sequence to move on to the next level.

Required courses to pass level A1:

• FRSL 101. Beginners French 1AND FRSL 102. Beginners French 2

OR

• FRSL 105. Intensive Beginners French

Description:

FRSL 102 is the second part of the two-course sequence (FRSL 101 / FRSL 102).

Refer to the FRSL 101 course description for more details.

FRSL 104

• Course title: Corrective French Pronunciation.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Winter
• Level: Beginner/Elementary
• Prerequisite: Placement test or recommendation

Notes:

• Can be taken concurrently with FRSL 102, FRSL 207, or FRSL 208
• This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass the A1 or A2 levels.

Required courses to pass level A1:

• FRSL 101. Beginners French 1 AND FRSL 102. Beginners French 2

OR

• FRSL 105. Intensive Beginners French

Description:

You already have some basic French knowledge (beginner or elementary level) and wish to improve your pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills? This course offers an introduction to French phonetics.

You will do corrective phonetics, intensive oral exercises, and guided work in the language lab to continue developing your French skills.

FRSL 105

• Course title: Intensive Beginners French.
• 6 credits - 2 x 160-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall, Winter, or Summer
• Level: Beginner
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Notes:

• Students who completed FRSL 101 or FRSL 102 cannot enrol in FRSL 105
• This course allow student to move on to the next level.

Required courses to pass level A1:

• FRSL 101. Beginners French 1AND FRSL 102. Beginners French 2

OR

• FRSL 105. Intensive Beginners French

Description:

Covers the material of FRSL 101 and 102 in one term.

FRSL 104

• Course title: Corrective French Pronunciation.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Winter
• Level: Beginner/Elementary
• Prerequisite: Placement test or recommendation

Notes:

• Can be taken concurrently with FRSL 102, FRSL 207, or FRSL 208 
• This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass the A1 or A2 levels. 

Description :  

You already have some basic French knowledge (beginner or elementary level) and wish to improve your pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills? This course offers an introduction to French phonetics. 

You will do corrective phonetics, intensive oral exercises, and guided work in the language lab to continue developing your French skills. 

FRSL 206

• Course title: Elementary French.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall
• Level: Elementary
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Note: This course is reserved for exchange students in the Fall term only or for undergraduate students who will graduate at the end of the Fall term. It requires a special permission from the FLC. 

Description :

Equivalent to the first half of FRSL 207.

Refer to the FRSL 207D1/FRSL 207D2 course description for more details. 

FRSL 207D1/ FRSL 207D2

• Course title: Elementary French 01.
• 6 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall and Winter
• Level: Elementary
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 101 and FRSL 102 or FRSL 104 or FRSL 105

Notes: 

• Compulsory registration in both courses: FRSL 207D1 (Fall) and FRSL 207D2 (Winter) 
• No credit awarded unless both FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 are successfully completed consecutively. 

Required courses to pass level A2: 

• FRSL 207D1. Elementary French 01. AND FRSL 207D2. Elementary French 01. 

OR 

• FRSL 208. Intensive Elementary French. 

Description:

Do you have a basic knowledge of French and want to prepare to communicate in everyday situations? This course will help you review and practice basic French structures to improve your communication, while also developing your digital skills.

You will learn French through concrete tasks based on authentic materials related to Canadian culture. In class, you will mainly take part in interactive and communicative activities, often supported by technology (mobile apps, blogs, and other online tools).

You will explore topics that are relevant to your personal, social, or academic life.

FRSL 208

• Course title: Intensive Elementary French. 
• 6 credits -2 x 160-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall, Winter, or Summer
• Level: Elementary
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 101 and FRSL 102 or FRSL 104 or FRSL 105  

Required courses to pass level A2: 

• FRSL 207D1. Elementary French 01. AND FRSL 207D2. Elementary French 01. 

OR 

• FRSL 208. Intensive Elementary French. 

Description:

Covers the material of FRSL 207 (D1 and D2) in one term.

FRSL 211D1/2011D2

• Course title: Oral and Written French 1.
• 6 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall and Winter
• Level: Low intermediate
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 207D1/FRSL 207D2 or FRSL 208

Notes:  

• Compulsory registration in both courses: FRSL 211D1 (Fall) and FRSL 211D2 (Winter) 
• No credit awarded unless both FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 are successfully completed consecutively. 
• Students who receive credits for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations and transfer credit are not elligible to register for FRSL 211 or FRSL 215. 

Required courses to pass level B1: 

• FRSL 211D1. Oral and Written French 1. AND FRSL 211D2. Oral and Written French 1. 

OR 

• FRSL 215. Oral and Written French 1 - Intensive. 

Description:

Do you have a basic knowledge of French and want to review grammar fundamentals, improve your listening skills, and expand your vocabulary? This course will help you do just that.

You will read a variety of texts, give oral presentations, and take part in group discussions. Language lab work will also be included in the course to help strengthen your oral skills.

FRSL 212

• Course title: Oral and Written French 1.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall
• Level: Low intermediate
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Note: 

• This course is reserved for exchange students in the Fall term only or for undergraduate students who will graduate at the end of the Fall term. It requires a special permission from the FLC. 
• Students who receive credits for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations and transfer credit are not elligible to register for this course. 

Description:

Equivalent to the first half of FRSL 211.

Refer to the FRSL 211D1/ FRSL 211D2 course description for more details. 

FRSL 215

• Course title: Oral and Written French 1 - Intensive.
• 6 credits -2 x 160-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall, Winter or Summer
• Level: Low intermediate
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 207D1/FRSL 207D2 or FRSL 208

Notes: Students who receive credits for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations and transfer credit are not elligible to register for FRSL 211 or FRSL 215. 

Required courses to pass level B1: 

• FRSL 211D1. Oral and Written French 1. AND FRSL 211D2. Oral and Written French 1. 

OR 

• FRSL 215. Oral and Written French 1 - Intensive. 

Description:

Covers the material of FRSL 211D1/FRSL 211D2 in one term. 

FRSL 302

• Course title: Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression 1.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall
• Level: High Intermediate
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Notes:  

• FRSL 302 is the first part of a two-course sequence (FRSL 302 / FRSL 303). 
• This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass the level B2. 

Required courses to pass level B2: 

• FRSL 321D1. Oral and Written French 2. AND FRSL 321D2. Oral and Written French 2. 

OR 

• FRSL 325. Oral and Written French 2 - Intensive. 

Description:  

Do you have a good command of grammar and written French but struggle to understand spoken French and communicate effectively? This course will help you improve your listening and speaking skills in real-life situations.

The focus will be on listening comprehension, the specific features of spoken French, and pronunciation.

FRSL 303

• Course title: Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression 2.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Winter
• Level: High Intermediate
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Notes: 

• FRSL 303 is the second part of the two-course sequence (FRSL 302 / FRSL 303). 
• This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass the level B2. 

Required courses to pass level B2: 

• FRSL 321D1. Oral and Written French 2. AND FRSL 321D2. Oral and Written French 2. 

OR 

• FRSL 325. Oral and Written French 2 - Intensive. 

Description:  

Refer to the FRSL 302 course description for more details.

FRSL 321D1/321D2

• Course title: Oral and Written French 2.
• 6 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall and Winter
• Level: High Intermediate
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 211D1/FRSL 211D2 or FRSL 215

Notes: 

• Compulsory registration in both courses: FRSL 321D1 (Fall) and FRSL 321D2 (Winter) 
• No credit will be granted unless both FRSL 321D1 and FRSL 321D2 are successfully completed in sequence.  

Required courses to pass level B2: 

• FRSL 321D1. Oral and Written French 2 AND FRSL 321D2. Oral and Written French 2 

OR 

• FRSL 325. Oral and Written French 2 - Intensive 

Description:  

Do you have an intermediate or advanced level of French and want to improve your speaking and writing skills? This course will help you do just that.

You will take part in discussions and presentations, read literary and cultural texts, and review specific grammar points related to the texts and genres studied. A methodological component is built into the assignments and further developed through several in-class workshops.

FRSL 322

• Course title: Oral and Written French 2.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall
• Level: High Intermediate 
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Note: This course is reserved for exchange students in the Fall term only or for undergraduate students who will graduate at the end of the Fall term. It requires a special permission from the FLC. 

Description:  

Equivalent to the first half of FRSL 321.

Refer to the 321D1/FRSL 321D2 course description for more details. 

FRSL 325

• Course title: Oral and Written French 2 - Intensive.
• 6 credits -2 x 160-minute classes per week
• Term:  Fall or Winter or Summer
• Level: High Intermediate 
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 211D1/FRSL 211D2 or FRSL 215

Required courses to pass level B2: 

• FRSL 321D1. Oral and Written French 2 AND FRSL 321D2. Oral and Written French 2 

OR 

• FRSL 325. Oral and Written French 2 - Intensive 

Description:  

Covers the material of FRSL 321D1/FRSL 321D2 in one term. 

FRSL 332

• Course title: Intermediate French: Grammar 01
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall
• Level: Advanced 1
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 321D1/FRSL 321D2 or FRSL 325

Note: This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass the level C1. 

Required courses to pass level C1: 

• FRSL 431D1 Français fonctionnel avancé AND FRSL 431D2 Français fonctionnel avancé. 

OR 

• FRSL 431 Français fonctionnel avancé (intensive) 

Description:  

Do you have an intermediate or advanced level of French and want to better understand the structure of the language to improve your writing? This course will help you enrich your sentences, clarify your ideas, and develop your autonomy. 

You will learn to reflect on your language choices through a variety of activities: grammar problem-solving (where you'll analyze sentences or texts to discover rules on your own), metacognitive dictations, as well as writing and text revision exercises. 

The course values your background, languages, and personal strategies, allowing you to progress at your own pace while contributing to the group’s learning. 

FRSL 333

• Course title: Intermediate French: Grammar 02 
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Winter
• Level: Advanced 1
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 321D1/FRSL 321D2 or FRSL 325 or FRSL 332

Note : This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass the level C1. 

Required courses to pass level C1: 

• FRSL 431D1 Français fonctionnel avancé AND FRSL 431D2 Français fonctionnel avancé 

OR 

• FRSL 431 Français fonctionnel avancé 

Description:  

Can you communicate in French, but feel your grammar knowledge is not well integrated? This course will help you review grammar through both a theoretical approach (analysis and exercises) and a practical one (guided writing assignments). 

You will read selected texts chosen for their content (cultural relevance) and form. These texts will illustrate specific grammatical structures and serve as models to develop writing techniques and expand your vocabulary. 

FRSL 407

• Course title: Compréhension et expression orales.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall
• Level: Advanced 1
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 321D1/FRSL 321D2 or FRSL 325 or FRSL 332

Note: This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass the level C1.

Required courses to pass level C1: 

• FRSL 431D1 Français fonctionnel avancé AND FRSL 431D2 Français fonctionnel avancé 

OR 

• FRSL 431 Français fonctionnel avancé (intensive) 

Description:  

Vous avez déjà une bonne maîtrise du français écrit et vous voulez améliorer votre prononciation et votre compréhension orale? Ce cours vous aidera à enrichir votre vocabulaire et à développer votre aisance à l’oral. 

Vous explorerez le système phonétique du français, apprendrez à distinguer les niveaux de langue (formel et familier) et travaillerez votre écoute à partir de documents audiovisuels variés du Québec et d’ailleurs. 

FRSL 408

• Course title: Français oral: Textes et expressions.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Winter
• Level: Advanced 1
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 321 or FRSL 325 or FRSL 407

Notes: This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass the level C1. 

Required courses to pass level C1: 

• FRSL 431D1 Français fonctionnel avancé AND FRSL 431D2 Français fonctionnel avancé 

OR 

• FRSL 431 Français fonctionnel avancé (intensive) 

Description:  

Vous voulez perfectionner votre expression orale et écrite en français? Ce cours vous aidera à parler avec plus d’aisance, en travaillant l’intonation, le débit et la spontanéité.

Vous enrichirez votre vocabulaire idiomatique en explorant les fonctions sociales et culturelles de la langue à travers des jeux de rôle, des discussions, des simulations, des présentations orales et des activités autour de l’actualité.

Note : This optional consolidation course supports your learning but do not replace the courses required to pass a level. 

FRSL 431D1 / FRSL 431D2

• Course title: Français fonctionnel avancé (intensive)
• 6 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall and Winter
• Level: Advanced 1
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 321D1/FRSL 321D2 or FRSL 325

Notes:

• Compulsory registration in both courses: FRSL 431D1 (Fall) and FRSL 431D2 (Winter)
• No credit will be granted unless both FRSL 431D1 and FRSL 431D2 are successfully completed consecutive

Required courses to pass level C1: 

• FRSL 431D1 Français fonctionnel avancé AND FRSL 431D2 Français fonctionnel avancé 

OR 

• FRSL 431 Français fonctionnel avancé (intensive) 

Description:  

Vous avez un niveau avancé en français et vous souhaitez approfondir vos connaissances lexicales, syntaxiques et culturelles? Ce cours vous aidera à vous exprimer avec plus de clarté sur une variété de sujets.

À travers la lecture de journaux, de revues et de textes littéraires, vous découvrirez la réalité québécoise contemporaine tout en enrichissant votre compréhension de la langue et de la culture.

FRSL 431

• Course title: Français fonctionnel avancé (intensive)
• 6 credits - 2 x 160-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall or Winter or Summer
• Level: Advanced 1
• Prerequisite: Placement test or FRSL 321D1/FRSL 321D2 or FRSL 325

Required courses to pass level C1:

• FRSL 431D1 Français fonctionnel avancé AND FRSL 431D2 Français fonctionnel avancé

OR

• FRSL 431 Français fonctionnel avancé

Description :  

Le programme du cours FRSL 431 est couvert en l’espace d’un trimestre (D1 et D2). 

Note : This course allow student to move on to the next level. 

FRSL 432

• Course title: Français fonctionnel.
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall
• Level: Advanced
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Note: This course is reserved for exchange students in the Fall term only or for undergraduate students who will graduate at the end of the Fall term. It requires a special permission from the FLC. 

Description :  

Ce cours équivaut à la première moitié du cours FRSL 431.

Lisez la description du FRSL 431D1/FRSL 431D2 pour en savoir plus.

FRSL 445

• Course title: Français fonctionnel, écrit 1 
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall 
• Level: Advanced 2
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Description:

Vous vous exprimez bien à l’oral, mais que vous avez des difficultés à l’écrit? Ce cours vous aidera à enrichir votre vocabulaire et à améliorer la qualité de votre expression écrite.

À travers des travaux hebdomadaires, des analyses de textes, des exercices et des tests en classe, vous apprendrez à corriger vos erreurs d’orthographe, de grammaire et d’anglicismes.

FRSL 446

• Course title: Français fonctionnel, écrit 2
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Winter
• Level: Advanced 2
• Prerequisite: Placement test

Description:

Vous souhaitez vous préparer à vos cours du Département des littératures de langue française, de traduction et de création (DLTC)? Ce cours vous aidera à le faire.

Vous y réaliserez des rédactions de types variés pour améliorer votre style et développer vos compétences en organisation et en présentation d'arguments, tout en apprenant à identifier et utiliser différents registres de langue.

FRSL 449

• Course title: Le français des médias 
• 3 credits - 2 x 80-minute classes per week
• Term: Fall or Winter
• Level: Advanced 2
• Prerequisite: Placement test 

Description:

Vous avez un niveau avancé en français et vous vous intéressez aux enjeux traités dans les médias? Ce cours vous aidera à développer aisance, justesse et richesse d’expression.

Vous vous familiariserez avec la langue écrite et parlée dans les médias imprimés, électroniques et sociaux, grâce à une variété d’activités réflexives sur la couverture médiatique d’évènements nationaux et internationaux.

L’analyse de documents authentiques vous permettra en outre de surmonter les obstacles à votre compréhension d’articles et de reportages, d’élargir votre compétence lexicale et de manipuler les complexités grammaticales et syntaxiques du français en contexte.