Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - FREN 302 D100

Critical Thinking & Public Speaking on Contemporary Francophone Cultural, Social & Political Issues (3)

Class Number: 5013

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    FREN 202 with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The aim of this course is to help students strengthen their ability to express themselves orally and debate contemporary Francophone cultural and sociopolitical issues. Students will work with audiovisual productions such as documentaries, news reports, interviews, talk shows and podcasts, and critically analyze the ideas presented in them.

COURSE DETAILS:

FREN 302 – Pensée critique & Discours public : culture, société et politique en francophonie contemporaine est un cours d’oral destiné aux étudiant.es ayant déjà un très bon niveau intermédiaire de la langue française. Il est axé sur les enjeux socio-politiques et culturels dans la francophonie mondiale et permettra aux étudiant.es de parfaire l’expression et la compréhension orales, de développer davantage la réflexion critiques sur des thèmes spécifiques.

Grading

  • Présentation en groupe 20%
  • Test de compréhension orale 20%
  • Entretien à deux 20%
  • Présence / Activités en classe 10%
  • Projet final 30%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Le matériel (films et autres documents audio/vidéo, extraits de textes, de journaux et revues de presse) sera donné en classe ou mis sur la page Canvas du cours au moment approprié.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

 

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.