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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 SFU Academic Calendar.
For past and present course outlines, please see SFU's Course Outline database.
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
|
Online
|
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| FREN 102 OL01 | Elementary French II |
Anas Atakora
|
Online
|
|
| FREN 201 OL01 | Intermediate French I : Cultures and Communication |
Claire Bossavit
|
Online
|
|
| 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
|
|
| 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 |
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
|
| 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
|