French Grammar, within Reason
Instructor:
Y. Portebois
Description:
An in-depth review of the foundational concepts of French grammar, designed to shed light on the apparent intricacy of grammatical rules. Intensive writing and grammatical exercises are an integral part of the course. This course is useful for anyone wishing to undertake a program in French studies (literature or linguistics) or interested in improving their knowledge of written French.
Required texts: a recent French grammar and a bilingual dictionary. Writing exercises will be made available on Quercus.
Assignments and evaluation: term work: 60% (3 tests and compositions (25%+30%+35%); overall assessment: 10%); three-hour Final University Examination: 40%.
The Department takes into account the quality of students' French as one of the criteria in the evaluation of assignments and examinations. A minimum of 20% of the grade will be allocated to this aspect of written assignments.
Prerequisite: FSL 121Y1Y or, upon first FRE/FSL enrolment, equivalent as determined by the French Placement Test.
Exclusion: FSL321Y1 and higher.
Please note: You will receive no adjustment to your fees in the event that you must withdraw from a course for failing to have the necessary prerequisites or for not following the placement test recommendation. This decision may not be appealed.