Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - FREN 275 D100

French Inside Out: Introduction to French Language, Culture, and Society (3)

Class Number: 4772

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Rejean Canac-marquis

  • Prerequisites:

    Grade 12 French Immersion or FREN 202 or FREN 221 or permission of the Department of French.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces some fundamental questions about human behaviour that can be answered by the study of the language forms, structure, and use. Topics such as how did language begin? Where is French from, and how did it change over the years? How does French vary from place to place, from context to context? Breadth-Social Sciences.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Department Undergraduate Notes:

 

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

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