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Programs and Courses
Exciting changes are coming in Fall 2024!
These include:
- more flexibility in your choice of courses to complete your program
- faster progression through your program
- easy addition of a French Minor to any other program
- a certificate tailored to your interests with entry points at different levels
Contact the French advisor at frenadv@sfu.ca for more details.
Major
Honours
Joint Major
- English and French Literatures Bachelor of Arts
- French and Global Humanities Bachelor of Arts
- French, History and Politics Bachelor of Arts
Minor
Extended Minor
Co-operative Education Program
Certificate and Diploma
Other
Courses
For a complete list of courses offered by the Department of French, please visit the .
For past and present course outlines, please see 911³Ô¹Ï's
It is strongly recommended that you see the student advisor regarding your degree requirements at least one semester before you plan to graduate. Unless you meet both faculty and major/minor requirements, your graduation cannot be approved.
Current Courses
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN 101 OL01 | Elementary French I |
Anas Atakora
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Online
|
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| FREN 102 OL01 | Elementary French II |
Anas Atakora
|
Online
|
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| FREN 201 OL01 | Intermediate French I : Cultures and Communication |
Claire Bossavit
|
Online
|
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| FREN 203 F100 | Contemporary Francophone Issues in the Humanities and Social Sciences |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
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| FREN 245 D100 | Introduction to French and Francophone Studies |
Sessional
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| FREN 245 F100 | Introduction to French and Francophone Studies |
Sessional
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| FREN 275 D100 | French Inside Out: Introduction to French Language, Culture, and Society |
Christian Guilbault
Rejean Canac-marquis |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| FREN 301W D100 | Writing Your Way Toward French Proficiency |
Claire Bossavit
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| FREN 302 F100 | Critical Thinking & Public Speaking on Contemporary Francophone Cultural, Social & Political Issues |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
|
| FREN 333 D100 | The Magic of French Words |
Christian Guilbault
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| FREN 341 D100 | Survey of French Literature to 1600 |
Stephen Steele
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| FREN 350 D100 | Global View of Francophone Literatures in North Africa |
Anas Atakora
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| FREN 416 D100 | Acquisition of French as a Second Language |
Christian Guilbault
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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| FREN 442 D100 | Topics in French Literature from 1789 to 1989 |
Stephen Steele
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| FREN 465 D100 | Special Topics in African Literature in French |
Joel Akinwumi
|
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|