Electives in French
Explore in French
Is the program you’re interested in only offered in English? Not a problem! Take some of your elective courses in French and continue to improve your language skills.
Courses in French
The Department of French offers a variety of courses to suit your level of French. Whether to improve your speaking and writing skills or to gain a greater appreciation of French cultures, these courses can help fulfill your WQB elective requirements. Contact the Department of French academic advisor for more details, frenadv@sfu.ca.
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New online course offerings for Spring 2024
Elective courses taught in French
Elective courses in French, offered by other SFU departments or faculties are ideal for students with an intermediate level of French (e.g. graduates from French immersion, the Programme francophone, etc.). Some courses offer the flexibility of submitting your assignments and writing exams in the language of your choice (English or French), while others require you to do so only in French. Some of these elective courses go toward satisfying the WQB requirements, which apply to all SFU students. These courses are often indicated by the F100 section. Contact fcpmgr@sfu.ca to learn more.
Fall 2023
Courses available with special permission:
- HIST 102W-3 (F100) - Canada since Confederation - W + B-hum
- POL 100-3 (F100) - Introduction to Politics & Government- B-soc
- POL 325-4 (F100) - Language and Politics
- POL 359-4 (F100) - Selected Topics in Governance: Contestation politique : Manifestations, grèves, mouvements sociaux et violence
Contact the French Cohort Program Student Advisor for permission to enroll: fcpmgr@sfu.ca.
Note that a language assessment may be requested before enrollment and, in most cases, all course prerequisites must be met.
Spring 2024
EDUC 380-F100 prerequisite is FREN 301W.
Students who have completed FREN 222 or who have a high-level of French proficiency, please contact icote2@sfu.ca to seek permission to enroll.
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC 380 F100 | Introduction to Teaching French in Canadian Contexts |
Astrid Pedneault
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDG 101 F100 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies |
Sarah Henzi
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
OTHER Courses available with special permission:
- HIST 430-4 (F100) - French Americas
- POL 244-3 (F100) - Canada in the World
- POL 253-3 (F100) - Introduction to Public Policy - B-soc
- POL 459-4 (F100) - Selected Topics in Governance:
La gouvernance des transitions : le Canada dans une perspective internationale
- POL 459-4 (F200) - Selected Topics in Governance:
La droite au Canada : enjeux et débats
Contact the French Cohort Program Student Advisor for permission to enroll: fcpmgr@sfu.ca.
Note that a language assessment may be requested before enrollment and, in most cases, all course prerequisites must be met.
Student life in French
Remember that you can participate in student life in French at SFU, no matter which program you are in.
Check out some opportunities to get involved in the French-speaking community. Be sure to subscribe to the "Vie étudiante" electronic newsletter and never miss a thing! Every month, this newsletter highlights activities and events taking place in French in Greater Vancouver, as well as professional opportunities for bilingual people.