French Interdisciplinary Studies (FINS)
French Interdiscip. Studies (FINS) Courses
French
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
FINS 1000 [1.0 credit]
The French World
Selected aspects of the francophone world - richness and diversity, relevance and vitality of cultural, economic, political, historical manifestations in French, world wide. Team taught in English by members of the Department.
The French World
Selected aspects of the francophone world - richness and diversity, relevance and vitality of cultural, economic, political, historical manifestations in French, world wide. Team taught in English by members of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 2105 [0.5 credit]
Written Comprehension I
Development of reading skills, especially relating to academic texts. Basic French grammar and vocabulary. Given in English. Open to beginners. No auditors.
Written Comprehension I
Development of reading skills, especially relating to academic texts. Basic French grammar and vocabulary. Given in English. Open to beginners. No auditors.
FINS 2205 [0.5 credit]
Oral Comprehension I
Training in basic comprehension of spoken French, through the study of selected and edited video and audio material. Oral documents in French; analyses, discussion, reporting and testing in English. No auditors.
Oral Comprehension I
Training in basic comprehension of spoken French, through the study of selected and edited video and audio material. Oral documents in French; analyses, discussion, reporting and testing in English. No auditors.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 2510 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Québec Society
Geographic, historical, demographic, cultural, political and social developments in Québec. Examination of Québec society, from the colonial period to the present. Topics may include the evolving structures and values of Quebec society, cultural productions and policies, relations with English Canada, debates on identity and nationalism.
Introduction to Québec Society
Geographic, historical, demographic, cultural, political and social developments in Québec. Examination of Québec society, from the colonial period to the present. Topics may include the evolving structures and values of Quebec society, cultural productions and policies, relations with English Canada, debates on identity and nationalism.
Also listed as CDNS 2510.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the Department.
Lectures/groups three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the Department.
Lectures/groups three hours a week.
FINS 3105 [0.5 credit]
Written Comprehension II
Reading knowledge for academic purposes. Advanced reading strategies. Individual reading in the student's specialization. Given in English. No auditors.
Written Comprehension II
Reading knowledge for academic purposes. Advanced reading strategies. Individual reading in the student's specialization. Given in English. No auditors.
Precludes additional credit for FREN 1006.
Prerequisite(s): FINS 2105 or permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): FINS 2105 or permission of the Department.
FINS 3205 [0.5 credit]
Oral Comprehension II
Advanced training and practice in the comprehension of authentic oral materials in French. Individual assignments in the student's specialization. Oral documents in French; analysis, discussion, reporting and testing in English and French. No auditors.
Oral Comprehension II
Advanced training and practice in the comprehension of authentic oral materials in French. Individual assignments in the student's specialization. Oral documents in French; analysis, discussion, reporting and testing in English and French. No auditors.
Prerequisite(s): FINS 2205 or permission of the Department.
FINS 3305 [0.5 credit]
Culture and Society I
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Culture and Society I
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3306 [0.5 credit]
Culture and Society II
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Culture and Society II
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3307 [0.5 credit]
Culture and Society III
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Culture and Society III
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3405 [0.5 credit]
French for Special or Professional Purposes I
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
French for Special or Professional Purposes I
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3406 [0.5 credit]
French for Special or Professional Purposes II
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
French for Special or Professional Purposes II
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
FINS 3407 [0.5 credit]
French for Special or Professional Purposes III
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
French for Special or Professional Purposes III
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3505 [0.5 credit]
Cultural Aspects I
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Cultural Aspects I
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3506 [0.5 credit]
Cultural Aspects II
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Cultural Aspects II
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3507 [0.5 credit]
Cultural Aspects III
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Cultural Aspects III
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3550 [0.5 credit]
Interfaces between English and French Canadian Cultures
Exploration of intercultural encounters between French and English Canadians in political, popular and “official” cultures, through an examination of media, art, music, literature, cinema and the built environment.
Interfaces between English and French Canadian Cultures
Exploration of intercultural encounters between French and English Canadians in political, popular and “official” cultures, through an examination of media, art, music, literature, cinema and the built environment.
Also listed as CDNS 3550.
Precludes additional credit for FINS 2500 and CDNS 2500
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the Department.
Seminar three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for FINS 2500 and CDNS 2500
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the Department.
Seminar three hours a week.
FINS 3605 [0.5 credit]
Interdisciplinary Approaches: French Links I
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Interdisciplinary Approaches: French Links I
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3606 [0.5 credit]
Interdisciplinary Approaches: French Links II
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Interdisciplinary Approaches: French Links II
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 3607 [0.5 credit]
Interdisciplinary Approaches: French Links III
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Interdisciplinary Approaches: French Links III
Topics may vary from year to year. Consult the Web site.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.
FINS 4510 [0.5 credit]
Québec Studies
Advanced seminar focusing on selected aspects of Québec history, society, culture and/or politics.
Québec Studies
Advanced seminar focusing on selected aspects of Québec history, society, culture and/or politics.
Also listed as CDNS 4510.
Precludes additional credit for CDNS 3510 or FINS 3510
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing and CDNS 3500, FINS 3500 or permission of the Department.
Seminar three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for CDNS 3510 or FINS 3510
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing and CDNS 3500, FINS 3500 or permission of the Department.
Seminar three hours a week.
FINS 4801 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in French A
Students may take a fourth- or fifth-year special topic seminar offered in the Department of French while submitting written work in English. This course does not count towards credit in any degree program in French.
Selected Topics in French A
Students may take a fourth- or fifth-year special topic seminar offered in the Department of French while submitting written work in English. This course does not count towards credit in any degree program in French.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing or permission of the Department.
Hours to be determined.
Hours to be determined.
FINS 4802 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in French B
Students may take a fourth- or fifth-year special topic seminar offered in the Department of French while submitting written work in English. This course does not count towards credit in any degree program in French.
Selected Topics in French B
Students may take a fourth- or fifth-year special topic seminar offered in the Department of French while submitting written work in English. This course does not count towards credit in any degree program in French.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing or permission of the Department.
Hours to be determined.
Hours to be determined.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
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