Overview of French

Studies in French allow for a wide range of interests: the enhancement of practical language skills, including translation, pronunciation and business French (FREA17H, FREB08H, FREB17H, FREB18H, FREB44H, FREC18H); the study of how the language is structured (FREB43H, FREB44H, FREB45H, FREC46H, FREC47H, FREC48H); the development of approaches to the teaching of French (FREB11H, FREB20H, FREC11H); and the exploration of the rich literatures and cultures of French Canada, France and other parts of the francophone world (FREB22H, FREB27H, FREB28H, FREB35H, FREB36H, FREB37H, FREB50H, FREB51H, FREB60H, FREB70H, FREB84H, FREC38H, FREC56H, FREC61H, FREC83H)..

The following Programs are offered at University of Toronto at Scarborough:
a French Specialist, the Specialist Program: Education of Teachers in French, the Concurrent Teacher Education Program, a Major in French with four streams (French Studies, International French Studies, French and Business, French and the Arts); a Joint Specialist Program in Management and Language (see: Management); a Minor Program in French; a Minor Program for francophone students; and a Minor Program in French as a Second Language.

French studies normally begin with FREA01H, Language Practice I, which serves to consolidate previous knowledge, and is the prerequisite for more advanced courses in all areas. FREA01H is designed primarily for students with Grade 12/OAC French or equivalent competence. Those who have significant “immersion” or “enriched” high school experience or who have native or near-native abilities in French, should consult the faculty member responsible for FREB01H or FREC01H about the appropriate entry course(s). Note that the Language Practice courses FREA01H and FREA02H, FREB01H and FREB02H, and FREC01H and FREC02H must be taken in sequence. 02 courses may not be taken without the 01 prerequisite. Normally, an A-level FRE course should not be taken at the same time as, or after, a B-level FRE course. Please do not hesitate to consult Program Supervisors and other faculty members for further advice about course selection and Programs.

Students without Grade 12/OAC French may wish to take FREA96H introductory French I, FREA97H introductory French II, FREA98H Intermediate French I or FREA99H Intermediate French II (formerly LGGA21H3, LGGA22H3, LGGB23H3 and LGGB24H3). Incoming students must register in the course appropriate to their level of language skill, based on the results of a placement test. The placement test is mandatory for all students who register in FREA96H, FREA97H, FREA98H or FREA99H for the first time and have never taken French courses at the University of Toronto Scarbrough. University of Toronto students who have already taken FSL100H or FSL101H do not need to write the placement test.

To take the placement test now click here.

If you experience difficulties in logging in or if you wish to write the test at the Department of Humanities please write to french-placement@utsc.utoronto.ca for assistance or to book an appointment. The Department strongly recommends that the placement test be completed prior to registration.

Students with a grade 12 French credit should proceed directly to FREA01H and higher level courses (some exceptions may apply with the permission of the supervisor of studies).
Students request the course on ROSI but will not be officially enrolled until approval has been granted.

Check your status through ROSI to see whether you have been approved.
(APP = approval; REF = refused; INT = no decision yet).
if your status remains INT, please write to french-placement@utsc.utoronto.ca for further instructions

The Study Elsewhere Program offers ideal opportunities for students of French to earn academic credit while studying in another province or country. For further information about this Program and about Letters of Permission, please refer to “Study at Other Universities” in the UTSC calendar and speak to our Supervisor of Study Elsewhere.

Students with Grade12/OAC French who took Summer Bursary Program courses prior to attending U of T, must see the Supervisor of Study Elsewhere during the first week of classes. After assessing the course, the Supervisor of Study Elsewhere will advise the student as to the appropriate level in which to register. Failure to seek advice at that time may result in a loss of credit to which the student is entitled.

Students must consult the Supervisor of Studies about possible exclusions if they are considering registering in French courses at the St. George or UTM campuses. Failure to do so may leave the student short a course for degree credit and thus delay graduation and increase tuition fees.

Note that three of our courses (FREB84H & FREC83H and FREC47H) are conducted in English; readings and assignments for these courses are done in French by those who wish credit toward a French Program and in English by those who wish general credit toward a degree.
The French Study Guide is available at:
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/%7Ehumdiv/LangandLing/fre_studyguide/index.htm