LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES/LANGUES, LITTÉRATURES ET CULTURES (LLC): COURSES
ABORIGINAL STUDIES
06-100. Introduction to Ojibwe I
Introduces the basic elements of Ojibwe language structure. Students will learn to converse at a basic level using present, past, and future tenses. The emphasis is on using language for describing typical activities and experiences. Extensive oral practice is provided. One specific orthography will be taught.
06-101. Introduction to Ojibwe II
A continuation of 06-100. (Prerequisite: 06-100 or consent of instructor.)
INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Culture and Ideas: 07-202, 07-203;
Linguistics: 07-120, 07-220, 07-320;
Literature: 07-234, 07-235;
Religion and Culture: the following courses may be taken as credit toward Religion as teachable subject for the Faculty of Education - 07-100, 07-221, 07-222, 07-229, 07-230, 07-231, 07-233, 07-322, 07-323, 07-360, 07-371.
07-100. Religion and Culture
An introduction to the nature and important functions of religion and religious beliefs in contemporary culture.
07-110. Introduction to Arabic I
Introduces vocabulary and the basic elements of Arabic language structure. Students will acquire a basic level of expertise in the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. (Only for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic)
07-111. Introduction to Arabic II
This course is the continuation of “Introduction to Arabic I”. It is designed to increase vocabulary, enhance knowledge of the elements of Arabic language structure and provide additional oral (listening and speaking) and written (reading and writing) communication skills. (Prerequisite: 07-110 “Introduction to Arabic I”, or consent of instructor)
07-120. Universals of Language
An introduction to the study of language, including theories on the origin of language, types of language, language families and classification, and sounds systems. (Required of all Modern Languages majors; should be taken in the first year of study.)
07-137. Introduction to German, Italian, and Spanish Literature
A study of the history and culture of European civilization through salient works of German, Italian and Spanish literature (in English translation).
07-202. Culture and Ideas: From the Black Death to the Enlightenment
An interdisciplinary, team-taught survey course focussing on major issues and achievements in European civilization from the late Middle Ages to the era of the Enlightenment, including literary, religious, and philosophical writings as well as art and music.
07-203. Culture and Ideas: From the French Revolution to the Present
An interdisciplinary, team-taught survey course focussing on major issues and achievements in Europe and North America in the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries, including development in the visual arts, music, architecture, philosophy, religion, literature and science.
07-220. How Words Work
An introduction to morphology, syntax, and etymology in selected Indo-European languages. (Prerequisites: For Modern Languages majors: 07-120. For Classics majors and other non-language majors: second-year standing.)
07-221. Justifying Religious Beliefs
Assessing the justification of religious beliefs found in contemporary culture using faith, reason and evidence.
07-222. Special Topics in Religion and Culture
An examination of important contemporary religious themes and issues. Since content varies from year to year, students may repeat the course for credit, with prior permission.
07-229. Ancient Christianity
An examination of the origins of Christianity within Judaism, including the founding of the primitive Church, the spread of the movement during the apostolic period, its transformation by Greek culture, and its persecution by the Roman Empire until the adoption of Christianity as the official state religion. (Also offered as 11-229.)
07-230. Christianity: Early Church to the Reformation
From the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the conversion of Europe, relations between Eastern Greek and Western Latin churches, struggle for supremacy between church and state, rise of monasticism, mysticism, and scholasticism, to the pre-reformation period.
07-231. Christianity: Reformation to the Modern Age
The break-up of Christendom and the founding of new religious denominations during the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century; the spread of European culture through colonialism; the impact of new cultural developments in the political, scientific, and economic realms to the nineteenth century.
07-232. Religion in the Ancient World
An introduction to the religions of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Mediterranean world. (Also offered as 11-371.)
07-233. Religion and Literature
An examination of selected religious themes in modern literature.
07-235. To Auschwitz and Beyond: Reflections on the Meaning of the Holocaust
An examination of responses to key issues raised by the Holocaust as reflected in postwar culture both in Canada and abroad. (Also offered as 15-235.)
07-236. Surviving Survival: Reflections on Genocide, War and Trauma
An examination of the impact of war, genocide, and trauma on individuals and communities, as reflected in film, literature, and the arts.
07-237. German, Italian and Spanish Literary Traditions
A study of the forms and structures of German, Italian and Spanish literature (in English translation) including a survey of genres, styles and rhetorical figures.(Cannot obtain credit for both 07-334 and 07-237.)
07-320. Theories of Second Language Education
An introduction to current theories regarding how languages are learned, with a special focus on second language education. (Prerequisites: 07-120 and 07-220,or equivalent; non-majors must have taken 4 courses in one of German, Italian, or Spanish, or obtained consent of instructor.)
07-321. Methodologies for Second Language Education
An introduction to current methods of second language teaching through an examination of curriculum development, lesson planning and classroom techniques. (Prerequisite: 07-320 or equivalent or permission of instructor.)
07-322. God and Atheism in Western Culture
An examination of claims for belief in God, atheism, and postmodern skepticism, including the nature of religious faith, rational arguments for God's existence, revelation, and religious experience. (Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least semester 3 standing or obtained the permission of the instructor.)
07-323. God and Evil in Western Culture
An examination of traditional and contemporary attempts to reconcile the world's suffering and anguish with the existence of God. (Prerequistie: Students must have completed at least semester 3 standing or obtained the permission of the instructor.)
07-360. The Reformation
An examination of the religious reformations and counter-reformation of the sixteenth century. (Also offered as German 15-360.)
07-420. Second Language Education Practicum
SLE students will be required to design a second language education course for a specific clientele, deliver their curriculum and have that curriculum assessed critically. (Prerequisites: 07-320 and 07-321.)
07-437. Applied Critical Theory
A hands-on approach to selected theories used to analyze literary texts and films. Students will read and write literary criticism, with an aim to understanding the underlying questions, assumptions, interpretive possibilities an limitations of each theoretical approach. (Cannot obtain credit for both 07-437 and 07-337.)
MULTICULTURAL STUDIES
08-160. Foundations of Civilization
A study of the origin and meaning of civilization, including an examination of the values and achievements of the earliest civilizations of the Mediterranean and the Orient in the context of Canadian multicultural reality and policy.
ORIENTAL STUDIES
Language: 10-100, 10-101.
Oriental Literature, Culture, and Religion: 10-226, 10-317, 10-409.
10-100. Japanese for Beginners I
Provides a co-ordinated approach to the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The elements of the writing system, Hiragana and Katakana, and a limited number of Chinese characters (Kanji) are progressively introduced. (Laboratory work.) (Only for students with no prior knowledge of Japanese.)
10-101. Japanese for Beginners II
Continuation of 10-100. (Prerequisite: 10-100 or equivalent.)
10-226. Yoga
An introduction to the theory and practice of India's greatest achievement in the area of physical, mental, and spiritual awareness. Topics include: psychology of Yoga, postures, breathing practices, relaxation techniques, diet, concentration and meditation, Kundalini, and also Bhakti Yoga, and Karma Yoga (ways of devotion and social action).
10-317. World Religions: Eastern
A comparative introduction to the doctrines, rituals, and ethics of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Zen Buddhism, and selected tribal religions. (Slides and field trips.) (Also offered as Political Science 45-260.)
10-409. Directed Readings in Oriental Studies
(May be repeated for credit with approval of Classical and Modern Languages.)
CLASSICAL STUDIES CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION
11-160. Land of the Pharaohs
An introduction to the civilization of ancient Egypt. Topics will include Egyptian tombs and their treasures, hieroglyphic writing, the mystery of the pyramids, mummification, religious beliefs, and famous personalities from the Egyptian past.
11-161. Introduction to Greek Civilization
An introduction to the cultural values and achievements of the ancient Greeks. Topics will include geography, history, mythology, and religion, language and literature, art and daily life. (Recommended for prospective Classical Civilization majors.)
11-162. Introduction to Roman Civilization
An introduction to the cultural values and achievements of the ancient Romans. Topics will include geography, history, mythology and religion, language and literature, art and daily life. (Recommended for prospective Classical Civilization majors.)
11-211. Greek Prose
An introduction to ancient Greek prose literature from the fifth century BC to the second century AD, with selected readings in translation. Authors may include historiographers, orators, philosophers, or novelists. Topics may vary from year to year. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
11-212. Greek Poetry
An introduction to ancient Greek poetry from the eighth century BC to the second century AD, with selected readings in translation. Authors may include Homer, Hesiod, other early Greek poets, and dramatists (including those of tragedy, comedy, and the satyr play). Topics may vary from year to year. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
11-221. Latin Prose
An introduction to ancient Latin prose literature from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, with selected readings in translation. Authors may include orators, historiographers, novelists, or philosophers. Topics may vary from year to year. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
11-222. Latin Poetry
An introduction to ancient Latin poetry from the third century BC to the fourth century AD, with selected readings in translation. Authors may include dramatists, epic poets, elegists or satirists. Topics may vary from year to year. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
11-229. Ancient Christianity
An examination of the origins of Christianity within Judaism, including the founding of the primitive Church, the spread of the movement during the apostolic period, its transformation by Greek culture, and its persecution by the Roman Empire until the adoption of Christianity as the official state religion. (Also offered as 07-229.)
11-232. Religion in the Ancient World
An introduction to the religions of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Mediterranean world. (Also offered as 07-371.)
11-265. Greek Art and Archaeology
A study of the artistic masterpieces and monuments of ancient Greece. Topics will include the search for Troy, the spirit of Greek sculpture, and Athens in the Golden Age. Presented with colour slides. (Prerequisite: 11-161 or consent of instructor.)
11-266. Roman Art and Archaeology
A study of the artistic masterpieces and monuments of ancient Rome. Topics will include the tombs of the Etruscans, the treasures of Pompeii and Rome in the days of the Caesars. Presented with colour slides. (Prerequisite: 11-162 or consent of instructor.)
11-280. Topics in Classical Culture
A thematic examination of a single social historical topic in Greco-Roman antiquity. Topics may vary from year to year. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
11-330. The Ancient World on the Screen
An exploration of modern depictions of ancient Greece and Rome in movies and/or on television. (Prerequisite: 11-161 and 11-162, or consent of instructor.)
11-370. Greek Mythology
The myths and legends of ancient Greece, with particular attention to the heroic, tragic, and erotic elements. Modern theories about the nature and function of myths are employed in analyzing the Greek tales. (Prerequisite: 11-161 and 11-162, or consent of instructor.)
11-372. Roman Mythology
A study of the myths and legends of ancient Rome. Modern theories of myth will be used to analyze the Roman material. The study will include both literary sources in translation and the portrayal of myth in visual art and in architecture. (11-161 and 11-162, or consent of instructor)
11-450. Practicum in Classical Archaeology
Students will participate in various aspects (e.g. digging, artifact processing and analysis) of the excavation of an ancient Greek or Roman site in Europe. They will also visit and report on several key archaeological sites in the region. (Note: this is a 6-credit-hour course.) (Prerequisites: Admission only by consent of instructor after an interview with the candidate. Experience in Classical Studies courses (numbered 01-11-xxx and/or 01-12-xxx) is highly recommended, though not always essential. Given the nature of archaeological excavation abroad, the assembly of a team of hardworking, emotionally mature, and mutually compatible individuals is of paramount importance. All other factors being equal, preference will be given to Classical Studies majors over non-majors and to more senior students over more junior.)
11-460. Directed Readings in Classical Civilization
Designed for the advanced student who wishes to explore a special area of interest with the aid of a faculty advisor. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.) (Hours by arrangement.)
GREEK AND ROMAN HISTORY
12-262. Greek History I: to the End of the Classical Period
This course is an illustrated survey of the historical and social development of Greek civilization from the Neolithic period (circa 6000 BC) to the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC), with particular emphasis on the political history of Athens in the 6th through 4th centuries BC. Selected readings of Greek texts in translation examine particular events or themes in greater depth. (Prerequisite: 11-161 or consent of instructor.)
12-263. Greek History II: To the End of the Hellenistic Period
This course is an illustrated survey of the historical and social development of Greek civilization from the time of Alexander the Great's conquests (326-323 BC) to Rome's annexation of the last major Greek kingdom, Cleopatra's Egypt, in 30 BC. The continuing role of Greek cities under the Roman Empire can also be examined. Selected readings of Greek texts in translation examine particular events or themes in greater depth. (Prerequisite: 11-161 or consent of instructor.)
12-271. Roman History I: To the End of the Republic
An exploration of Roman social and political history from Rome’s earliest foundations to the collapse of the Republic (1000-27 B.C.). This will include a close examination of the Roman conquest of the Italian peninsula, the Punic Wars and Civil Wars of the 1st century B.C. as well as the study of such important figures as Hannibal and Julius Caesar. (Prerequisite: 11-162 or consent of instructor.)
12-272. Roman History II: To the End of the Empire
An exploration of Roman social and political history from the establishment of the Empire by Augustus to its fall (27 B.C. - A.D. 476). This will include a close examination of the expansion and administration of the Empire and wars against the Parthians, Persians and Germans as well as the study of individual Emperors and other important literary and historical figures of the time. (Prerequisite: 11-162 or consent of instructor.)
12-310. Topics in Ancient History
This rotating topics course is an in-depth study of some aspect of ancient history that may be thematic or chronological in scope. Required readings usually consist of ancient sources in English translation and/or articles in modern scholarly journals than formal textbooks. May be repeated for credit if content changes. (Prerequisite: at least one 12-2xx course, or by consent of instructor)
GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
13-100. Introduction to Ancient Greek I
Designed to equip the beginner with the basic skills needed for reading ancient Greek literature, including the New Testament.
13-101. Introduction to Ancient Greek II
Designed to equip the beginner with the basic skills needed for reading ancient Greek literature, including the New Testament. (Prerequisite: 13-100.)
13-200. Intermediate Greek I
Review of vocabulary and grammar. Readings from classical prose, poetry, or the New Testament. (Prerequisite: 13-101.)
13-201. Intermediate Greek II
Continuation of 13-200. (Prerequisite: 13-200.)
13-450. Directed Readings in Greek Literature
Designed for the student who wishes to explore a special area of interest with the aid of a faculty advisor. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.) (Hours by arrangement.)
LATIN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
14-100. Introductory Latin I
Designed for the student with little or no background in Latin. Emphasis on attainment of reading skills prerequisite for Latin courses numbered 200- and above, and for practical use in theology, philosophy, medieval studies, linguistics, and comparative literature.
14-101. Introductory Latin II
Continuation of 14-100. (Prerequisite: 14-100 or consent of an advisor in Classics.)
14-200. Intermediate Latin I
Designed for students who have previously studied Latin. Review of forms, syntax and grammar. Selected passages from the works of Latin authors may be used. (Prerequisite: 14-101 or permission of a program advisor.)
14-201. Intermediate Latin II
Review of forms, syntax, and grammar. Selected passages from the works of Latin authors. (Prerequisite: 14-200 or consent of an advisor in Classics.)
14-450. Directed Readings in Latin Literature
Designed for the student who wishes to explore a special area of interest with the aid of a faculty advisor. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.) (Hours by arrangement.)
GERMAN LANGUAGE OPTION
Requirements for degree programs in German make reference to the following groups of courses:
German Language: 15-100, 15-101, 15-102, 15-200, 15-201, 15-300, 15-301, 15-329
German Literature: 07-137, 07-237, 07-337, 07-437
German Culture: 15-235, 15-260, 15-261, 15-312, 15-336, 15-337, 15-338, 15-360, 15-490
15-100. German for Beginners I
Basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (Only for students with no prior knowledge of German.)
15-101. German for Beginners II
A continuation of 15-100. Basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (Prerequisite: 15-100 or consent of a program advisor.)
15-102. Intensive German for Beginners
This intensive language-training course combines the content of 15-100 and 15-101 into a single term. Students will obtain credit for two courses. Note: 6 hours of class time per week. (Only for students with no prior knowledge of German) (Antirequisites: 15-100 and 15-101.)
15-200. Intermediate German I
Review of Grammar and further development of basic language skills. (Prerequisite: 15-101 or permission of a program advisor.)
15-201. Intermediate German II
This course completes the intermediate level of the German language option. In accordance with the predominantly communicative approach, the main goal is to improve the student’s ability to interact in a demanding communicative environment. (Prerequisite:15-200)
15-235. To Auschwitz and Beyond: Reflections on the Meaning of the Holocaust
An examination of responses to key issues raised by the Holocaust as reflected in postwar culture both in Canada and abroad. (Also offered as 07-235.)
15-260. German Culture and Civilization I
An interdisciplinary introduction to political, social, and cultural developments in Germanic lands before 1815. (Taught in English. No prerequisities. May be repeated more than once if content changes.)
15-261. German Culture and Civilization II
An interdisciplinary introduction to political, social, and cultural developments in Germanic lands from 1815 onward. (Taught in English. No prerequisites. May be repeated more than once if content changes.)
15-300. Advanced German I
Further study of grammar and syntax. (Prerequisite: 15-201 or consent of Program Advisor.)
15-301. Advanced German II
Continuation of 15-300. (Prerequisite: 15-300, or consent of a program advisor.)
15-329. Special Topics in German Language
(May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
15-360. The Reformation
An examination of the religious reformations and counter-reformation of the sixteenth century. (Also offered as 07-360.)
15-490. Directed Readings in Germanic Studies
(Prerequisite: Consent of a program advisor.)
ITALIAN LANGUAGE OPTION
Requirements for degree programs in Italian make reference to the following groups of courses:
Italian Language: 21-100, 21-101, 21-102, 21-200, 21-201, 21-300, 21-301
Italian Literature: 07-137, 07-237, 07-337, 07-437, 21-450, 21-490
Italian Culture: 21-248; 21-260, 21-261, 21-331, 21-350, 21-356
21-100. Italian for Beginners I
Basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (Only for students with no prior knowledge of Italian.)
21-101. Italian for Beginners II
Continuation of 21-100. (Prerequisite: 21-100 or consent of a program advisor.)
21-102. Intensive Italian for Beginners
This intensive language-training course combines the course content of 21-100 and 21-101 into a single term. Note: 6 hours of class time per week. (Only for students with no prior knowledge of Italian) (Antirequisites: 21-100 and 21-101.)
21-200. Intermediate Italian I
Review of Grammar and further development of basic language skills. (Prerequisite: 21-101 or permission of a program advisor.)
21-201. Intermediate Italian II
This course completes the intermediate level of the Italian language option. In accordance with the predominantly communicative approach, the main goal is to improve the student’s ability to interact in a demanding communicative environment. (Prerequisite: 21-200)
21-248. Italian Cinema
The course takes the student on a journey through fifty years of Italian history using subtitled films representative of three pivotal periods. The course is taught in English.
21-260. Italian Culture and Civilization I
The cultural traditions of Italy from early times to the end of the Middle Ages. (Taught in English.) (Italian majors will be expected to do assigned work in Italian.)
21-261. Italian Culture and Civilization II
The cultural traditions of Italy from the Renaissance to modern times. (Taught in English.) (Italian majors will be expected to do assigned work in Italian.)
21-300. Advanced Italian I
Emphasis on reading, understanding and writing commentaries on short literary, historical and journalistic texts with the support of reference tools. (Prerequisite: 21-201 or permission of program advisor.)
21-301. Advanced Italian II
Continuation of 21-300. Emphasis on oral discussion of cultural and literary texts and written enhancement of idiomatic usage of the language with the support of appropriate tools. (Prerequisite: 21-300 or permission of program advisor.)
21-356. Renaissance Ideals: Sculpting the Italian Mind
This course will focus on the contributions of the Italian renaissance to literature, philosophy, religion, visual arts, political science and the natural sciences. The course will be taught in English.
21-490. Directed Readings
Designed for the advanced student who wishes to explore a special area of interest in Italian literature. (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
SPANISH LANGUAGE OPTION
Requirements for degree programs in Spanish make reference to the following groups of courses:
Spanish Language: 23-100, 23-101, 23-102, 23-200, 23-201, 23-300, 23-301, 23-330, 23-331
Spanish Literature: 07-137, 07-237, 07-337, 07-437, 23-450
Spanish Culture: 23-260, 23-261, 23-329
23-100. Spanish for Beginners I
Basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and an introduction to Hispanic cultures. (Only for students with no prior knowledge of Spanish.)
23-101. Spanish for Beginners II
Basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and an introduction to Hispanic cultures. (Prerequisite: 23-100 or equivalent.)
23-102. Intensive Spanish for Beginners
This intensive language-training course combines the content of 23-100 and 23-101 in a single term. Note: 6 hours of class time per week. (Only for students with no prior knowledge of Spanish.) (Antirequisites: 23-100 and 23-101.)
23-200. Intermediate Spanish I
Review of Grammar and further development of basic language skills. (Prerequisite: 23-101 or permission of a program advisor.)
23-201. Intermediate Spanish II
This course completes the intermediate level of the Spanish language option. In accordance with the predominantly communicative approach, the main goal is to improve the student’s ability to interact in a demanding communicative environment. (Prerequisite: 23-200)
23-202. Intensive Intermediate Spanish
This intensive language-training course combines the course content of 23-200 and 23-201 into a single term. Students will obtain credit for two courses. (6 credit hours; 6 hours of class time per week.) (Prerequisites: 23-100 and 23-101, or 23-102.) (Antirequisites: 23-200 and 23-201.)
23-260. Culture and Civilization of Spain
Readings and discussion, in English, of topics from the history and culture of Spain.
23-261. Culture and Civilization of Spanish America
Readings and discussion, in English, of topics from the history and culture of Spanish America.
23-300. Advanced Spanish I
Further study of grammar and syntax. Written and oral exercises emphasizing subtle and/or particularly difficult grammar points. (Prerequisite: 23-221 or equivalent.)
23-301. Advanced Spanish II
Continuation of 23-300. (Prerequisite: 23-221 or equivalent.)
23-329. Topics in Spanish/Latin American Culture
This course provides an in-depth study of some aspect of Spanish and/or Latin American culture. The course is offered on a rotational basis every three years and may be repeated for credit if content changes. (Prerequisite: at least one 07-137, 07-202 or 07-203, or permission of instructor.)
23-330. Language Training through Literature from Spain
A study of literary texts from Spain as a means to improve language mastery through advanced review of grammatical structures and enhancement of vocabulary. (Permission of Academic Advisor required.)
23-490. Directed Study
(May be taken more than once if content changes.) (Prerequisites will vary depending on the focus of the course.) (Can not obtain credit for both 23-450 and 23-490.)
FRENCH STUDIES
All courses with the prefix 29- are taught in French. Courses are normally offered in one term per year. Not all courses are offered every year. Please contact the French Studies program at the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures office or its web site at www.uwindsor.ca/french.
Courses are three hours a week (3.00 credit hours) unless otherwise indicated. Language and linguistics courses may require laboratory and/or field work.
Antirequisite: An antirequisite is a specific course or level of attainment which, if already successfully completed, does not permit registration for credit in another desired course, or which may not be taken for credit concurrently with another course.
29-111. French for Beginners I
Acquisition of basic reading and writing skills, aural comprehension, and oral practice. No prerequisites. Only for students with no prior knowledge of French. (Antirequisite: Grade 9 French or higher.)
29-112. French for Beginners II
Further training in basic reading and writing skills, aural comprehension, and oral practice. (Antirequisite: Grade 10 French or higher.) (Prerequisite: 29-111, Grade 9 French, or equivalent.)
29-113. Preparatory French: Intermediate Level I
Grammar, acquisition of reading and writing skills, aural comprehension, oral practice. Laboratory work. (Antirequisite: Grade 11 French or higher.) (Prerequisite: 29-112, Grade 10 French, or equivalent.)
29-114. Preparatory French: Intermediate Level II
Further training in grammar. Reading and writing skills. Additional aural comprehension and oral practice. Laboratory work. This course is equivalent to Grade 12“U” French or equivalent. (Antirequisite: Grade 12“U” French or equivalent, or higher.) (Prerequisite: 29-113, Grade 11 French, or equivalent.)
29-121. French Language Training I
Corrective phonetics. Grammar: norms and functions of the French verb system, nouns, pronouns, and modifiers. Laboratory work, oral practice, composition. (Prerequisite: Grade 12“U” French or Français, or equivalent.) (Antirequisite: any previous 200-level French language training courses.)
29-122. French Language Training II
Further study of the norms and functions of the French verb system, nouns, pronouns, and modifiers. Development of reading comprehension. Laboratory work, oral practice, composition. (Prerequisite: Grade 12“U” French or Français, or equivalent.) (Antirequisite: any previous 200-level French language training courses.)
29-123. Intensive French Language Training I
This intensive language-training course combines the course content of 29-121 and 29-122 into a single term. (6 credit hours; 6 hours of class time per week.) (Prerequisite: Grade 12 “U” French or Français, or equivalent.) (Antirequisite: any previous 200-level French language training courses.) (Antirequisites: 29-121 and 29-122.)
29-141. Introduction to Literary Studies
An introduction to the analysis of literary genres: poetry, drama, and prose fiction. (29-141 is a prerequisite course for all literature courses in French Studies.)
29-215. Oral Proficiency in French I
A course designed to improve the student's oral proficiency by means of presentations in class, discussions, acquisition of pertinent vocabulary, analysis of oral grammar and errors, laboratory work, and readings mainly from the francophone press. (May not be taken for credit by native speakers of French.) (Prerequisite: permission of instructor.)
29-221. French Language Training III
Effective oral and written communication; practice in the logical development of ideas; vocabulary expansion. (Prerequisites: 29-121 and 29-122, or 29-123.)
29-222. French Language Training IV
Effective oral and written communication. Demonstration and discussion of the spoken and written codes, oral exercises, written practice. (Prerequisites: 29-121, 29-122 and 29-221; or 29-123 and 29-221.).)
29-223. Intensive French Language Training II
This intensive language-training course combines the course content of 29-221 and 29-222 into a single term. Students will obtain credit for two courses. (6 credit hours; 6 hours of class time per week.) (Prerequisites: 29-121 and 29-122, or 29-123.) (Antirequisites: 29-221 and 29-222.)
29-230. Introduction to Linguistics I
A survey of fundamental linguistic concepts and ideas of language. Language analysis at the first three levels of description: phonetics, phonology and morphology. (Prerequisite: 29-121 and 29-122, or 29-123, or permission of instructor.)
29-231. Introduction to Linguistics II
Language analysis at the remaining levels of description: syntax, semantics, discourse analysis and pragmatics. A brief introduction to sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics. (Prerequisite: 29-121 and 29-122, or 29-123, or permission of instructor.)
29-252. French Classicism
An introduction to the literature of seventeenth-century France and its principal doctrines. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-253. The French Enlightenment
An introduction to the literature and thought of eighteenth-century France. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-255. French Romanticism
A study of the romantic aesthetic through the poetry, prose, and drama of major romantic writers of the nineteenth century. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-257. Realism and Naturalism
A study of post-romantic prose writing in the nineteenth century. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-260. Modern French Culture
A general study of the patterned behaviour which constitutes the modern French cultural system, focusing on its intellectual, sociological, political, and religious aspects. Students will be required to read texts and will also avail themselves of the latest audiovisual technology. (Prerequisites: 29-121, 29-122 .)
29-270. Introduction to the Cultural Heritage of French Canada
An introduction to the francophone cultural experience in Canada: through its history, its narrative traditions (prose fiction, drama, poetry) and its works of art. Festivities, home furnishings, lyric and culinary traditions will also be examined. (Prerequisite: 29-121 and 29-122.)
29-281. Introduction to the Cutlure of Sub-Saharan Francophone Africa
The course provides an introduction to various cultures of sub-Saharan Francophone Africa from pre-colonial times to the present. Students will be required to read some historical texts and representative literature. Some television documentaries and movies will also be viewed. (Pre-requisite: 29-141)
29-284. The Novel in Quebec and in Other Francophone Regions of Canada
From the novel of the land to the post-modern novel in Francophone Canada. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-315. Oral Proficiency in French II
A course designed to strengthen the student's competence in oral French through intensive training at an advanced level, in both oral expression and aural comprehension. (Prerequisite: permission of instructor.)
29-325. Error Analysis
A course designed to strengthen the student's competence in French through an analysis of the three most common sources of errors: the differences between spoken and written French, the first language and the interlanguage (unfinished French grammar) of the student. (Prerequisites: 29-221 and 29-222.)
29-328. Aspects of Translation I
A comparative analysis of French and English structures with special emphasis on translation processes. Accompanied by regular exercises in translation. (Prerequisites: 29-221 and 29-222.)
29-329. Aspects of Translation II
A comparative analysis of French and English structures with special emphasis on questions of meaning related to the sentence and its context. Accompanied by regular exercises in translation. (Prerequisites: 29-221 and 29-222.)
29-330. Applied Linguistics
An introduction to modern linguistic theories about language acquisition, followed by a comparative study of first and second language acquisition and a survey of second language teaching techniques highlighting the linguistic concepts underlying these techniques. (Prerequisite: 29-230 and 29-231.)
29-332. The History of the French Language
This course will examine successive stages in the development and formation of the French language from Late Antiquity to the Renaissance. (Prerequisite: 29-230 and 29-231, or permission of instructor.)
29-333. Sociolinguistic Aspects of Canadian French
A survey of the main characteristics of Canadian French with emphasis on its variations and varieties. Sociolinguistic concepts are introduced and discussed in relation to the situation of French in Canada. (Prerequisites: 29-230 and 29-231.)
29-350. French Literature of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
This course will examine the major authors and genres of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, from the twelfth to the sixteenth century, including: the chanson de geste, the love songs of the troubadours, the Arthurian Romance, the sonnets of Ronsard, and the works of Rabelais. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-353. Poetry from Baudelaire to Surrealism
A study of post-romantic, modernist poetry from the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-354. The Modern Novel and Theatre
A study of modern theatre and of the novel from the turn of the century (1900) until the Nouveau Roman. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-356. Contemporary Francophone Literature and Thought
The post-modern aesthetic and recent writing in francophone countries (except France and Francophone Canada). (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-357. Contemporary Critical Theory
An introduction to major critical movements: narratology, semiotics,
feminist criticism, reader-response criticism, psychoanalytic criticism, sociocriticism, and genetic criticism. (Prerequisite: 29-141; plus one additional course in literature; note; students planning to pursue a Master of Arts degree are particularly encouraged to take this course .)
29-383. Drama in Quebec and in other Francophone Regions of Canada
A study of the main dramatic works in Francophone Canada. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-385. Poetry in Quebec and in other Francophone Regions of Canada
A study of the main works of poetry in Francophone Canada. (Prerequisite: 29-141.)
29-434. The French Lexicon
Detailed examination of the morphological, semantic and sociolinguistic characteristics of the French lexicon. (Prerequisite: 29-231.)
SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES
29-400 to 29-496.
Special topics courses include the 400-series courses listed in the French Studies program. They cover language, linguistics and literature and may take the form of directed readings. (Prerequisites for special topics courses in language and linguistics: 29-230 and 29-231; for special topics courses in literature: 29-141; plus one additional course in literature.)
DIRECTED READINGS
29-497 to 29-499.
(Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.)
STUDIES OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Students can immerse themselves in the French language and culture by spending their third year at the Université de Nice, France, in a program operated jointly with The University of Western Ontario, The University of Guelph and Memorial University, or can spend their third year at any of the French universities participating in the Ontario/Rhône-Alpes student exchange.
Students can also pursue studies in French at the Université du Québec à Montréal at the undergraduate level, for one or two semesters.
It is also possible to pursue studies in French at Quebec universities with the Summer Language Bursary Programme, or to study in Quebec for a year and be paid as a part-time, second-language monitor.