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Program Requirements

The program objectives include learning strategies for speaking, listening, writing, reading and pronunciation. It also includes special cultural modules for certain levels. Through this program, students will acquire the linguistic, communicative, pragmatic, and cultural competence needed to interact comfortably in work and social settings. Time is taken during class in the language laboratory to focus on each student's linguistic needs and development. Students benefit from small class sizes and enjoy sharing a unique learning experience with classmates from every corner of the world.

We offer five levels of study from Beginner to Advanced. Classes are held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. There are six sessions each year: offered during the Summer, Fall and Winter semesters. A student's level will be determined by the results of the Entrance Placement Test (held approximately one week before courses start). Upon completion of the last two levels of the program, with a minimum grade of B- (65%), students are eligible for the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Certificate of Proficiency in French - Language and Culture. The program also offers two complementary courses. These are designed to answer the student's specific needs. These courses will only be offered if the results of the placement test show that it is required and if the needs arise.

Application to the program must include full payment of tuition fees for one session. Tuition fees for subsequent sessions may be paid at a later date, determined by the University. Tuition fees do not include text books, medical insurance, travel or accommodation costs, or any class outings. Please note that credit card transactions cannot be conducted by telephone or by mail.

The courses are held during the day. Students benefit from small class sizes and enjoy sharing their learning experience with classmates who have come from all over the world. Some cultural activities are held after class during the week.

Program Structure

Each of the courses below represents one "level" of the five levels of the program.

Required Courses

(120 CEU)

• CFRN 203 Intensive French - Beginner (20 CE units)

  Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

  Overview

  French (CCE) : Designed for students with no knowledge of French. Classes offer instruction in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Course content provides students with the essential linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural skills required to function in simple situations related to daily life and social interactions.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018

  Instructors: Ripoll, Alexania; Abi Mansour, Dolly; Alhafidh, Firas Khairi; Callahan, Kevin Edward; Aubouy, Isabelle; Mobarek-Hadid, Farida (Fall) Abi Mansour, Dolly; Vergues, Marion; Ripoll, Alexania; Aubouy, Isabelle (Winter) Ripoll, Alexania; Abi Mansour, Dolly; Vergues, Marion (Summer)

  • This course is subject to limited enrolment.

  • Prerequisite(s): Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

• CFRN 323 Intensive French - Elementary (20 CE units)

  Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

  Overview

  French (CCE) : Designed for students wishing to acquire a high elementary level in speaking, writing, listening and reading in French. Course content provides students with the essential linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural skills required to function in various real-life situations related to personal and social life.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018

  Instructors: Gavrila-Alexandrescu, Dana; Sotirakis, Anne; Vergues, Marion; Siad, Achour; Callahan, Kevin Edward; Alhafidh, Firas Khairi; Aubouy, Isabelle; Mobarek-Hadid, Farida (Fall) Gavrila-Alexandrescu, Dana; Sotirakis, Anne; Aubouy, Isabelle; Mobarek-Hadid, Farida (Winter) Gavrila-Alexandrescu, Dana; Siad, Achour; Sotirakis, Anne (Summer)

  • This course is subject to limited enrolment

  • Prerequisite(s): CFRN 203 or CFRN 223 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

• CFRN 333 Intensive French - Intermediate 1 (20 CE units)

  Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

  Overview

  French (CCE) : Designed for students wishing to acquire a mid-intermediate level in speaking, writing, listening and reading in French. Course content provides students with the essential linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural skills required to function in real-life, personal, and work-related situations.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018

  Instructors: Kiczka, Tomasz; Mallamo, Mélanie; Alhafidh, Firas Khairi; Callahan, Kevin Edward; Aubouy, Isabelle; Vergues, Marion; Hojjat, Katayoun; Siad, Achour; Mobarek-Hadid, Farida (Fall) Kiczka, Tomasz; Mallamo, Mélanie; Aubouy, Isabelle (Winter) Kiczka, Tomasz; Mallamo, Mélanie (Summer)

  • This course is subject to limited enrolment

  • Prerequisite: CFRN 323, or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

• CFRN 343 Intensive French - Intermediate 2 (20 CE units)

  Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

  Overview

  French (CCE) : Designed for students wishing to acquire a high-intermediate level in speaking, writing, listening and reading in French. Course content provides students with the linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural competencies required to function in various personal, social and work-related situations.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018

  Instructors: Bogdan, Miruna Elena; Mobarek-Hadid, Farida; Alhafidh, Firas Khairi; Callahan, Kevin Edward; Aubouy, Isabelle (Fall) Bogdan, Miruna Elena; Mobarek-Hadid, Farida; Aubouy, Isabelle; Sotirakis, Anne (Winter) Mobarek-Hadid, Farida; Sotirakis, Anne; Bogdan, Miruna Elena (Summer)

  • This course is subject to limited enrolment

  • Prerequisite: CFRN 333, or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

• CFRN 355 Intensive French - Intermediate High (20 CE units)

  Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

  Overview

  French (CCE) : Designed especially for students who need to consolidate and strengthen fundamental skills in French before proceeding to the advanced level. Course content provides students with a review of learning strategies to reinforce linguistic skills and confidence, and permits the exploration of the creative power of language.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.

  • This course is subject to limited enrolment

  • Prerequisite: Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

• CFRN 423 Intensive French - Advanced (20 CE units)

  Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

  Overview

  French (CCE) : Designed for students wishing to achieve proficiency in speaking, writing, listening, and reading in French at an advanced level. Course content provides students with the linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural skills required to interact successfully in most personal, social and professional situations. Self-directed learning and cultural exploration are fostered.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018

  Instructors: Berard, Stephanie; Kumor-Wysocka, Marguerite; Alhafidh, Firas Khairi; Callahan, Kevin Edward; Aubouy, Isabelle; Mobarek-Hadid, Farida (Fall) Kumor-Wysocka, Marguerite; Berard, Stephanie; Aubouy, Isabelle (Winter) Berard, Stephanie; Vergues, Marion; Kumor-Wysocka, Marguerite (Summer)

  • This course is subject to limited enrolment.

  • Prerequisite(s): CFRN 343 or CFRN 355 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

* Note: Upon completion of the last two levels of the program (CFRN 355 and CFRN 423) with a minimum grade of B- (65%), students qualify for the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Certificate of Proficiency in French Language and Culture.