French
Certificate
This program is for students who may or may not be enrolled in a degree program and who wish to improve their French. It is also for those who wish to enhance their knowledge of the language for cultural or professional needs.
Recommendations for the award of the certificate will be made by the Department of French and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
A minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA) is calculated on all Simon Fraser University courses that are applied to the certificate.
Duplicate courses are counted only once.
Students complete a total of 18 units, at least six of which must be from 200 division FREN courses and at least three of which must be from 300 division FREN courses. Students may choose between language, literature, linguistics or cultural studies courses.
The following courses are recommended.
FREN 245
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Introduction to French and Francophone Studies
(3)
An introduction to French literary studies with selected works in poetry and prose, including theatre. Attention will be given to methods of analysis. The course will be conducted in French. Prerequisite: Grade 12 French Immersion or FREN 202 with a minimum grade of C+ or permission of the Department of French. Students with credit for FREN 240 or 230 cannot take FREN 245 for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
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Instructor |
Day/Time |
Location |
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D100
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Guillaume Girard
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May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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FREN 275
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French Inside Out: Introduction to French Language, Culture, and Society
(3)
Introduces to some fundamental questions about human behavior 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? Prerequisite: Grade 12 French Immersion or FREN 202 with a minimum grade of C+ or permission of the Department of French. Students who have credit for FREN 270 or 370 or LING 222 cannot complete this course for further credit. May not be taken concurrently with LING 222. Breadth-Social Sciences.
FREN 301W
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Writing Your Way Toward French Proficiency
(3)
A writing course to improve precision, organization and style when writing academically or creatively in French. Prerequisite: Grade 12 French Immersion or FREN 202 with a minimum grade of C+ or permission of the Department of French. Students with credit for FREN 301 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
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Instructor |
Day/Time |
Location |
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D100
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Anas Atakora
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May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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In accordance with the university's certificate regulations, units for the certificate may be applied also to majors or extended minors or to a bachelor’s degree.