French 2405A/B & 2145A/B French & Francophone Cultures: Le Québec

*syllabus provisoire*


COURSE DESCRIPTION

French 2405A/2145A for 2012 is one of two half-courses designed to give students a better knowledge and understanding of French Canada, with an emphasis on the province of Quebec.  The course is on a yearly rotation of content with 2403A/2143A.  Both courses aim not only to inform students of Quebec’s history and culture, but to also shed some light on the complex and culturally diverse persona of the Québécois.  The course is given in French and consists of lectures incorporating digital slides, internet content and videos.

French 2405A students:  This course is applicable towards the Program Modules offered by the Department of French Studies.

French 2145A students:  This course is not applicable towards the Program Modules offered by the Department of French Studies.

For the Fall Term 2012, the topics covered are:

  • the geography and climate of the province
  • the history of French Canada, from Viking exploration to modern times
  • the nature and status of the French language in Canada
  • the role of the Church and its influence
  • the evolution of the educational system
  • the political history of Quebec, from New France to present-day.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, students will be expected to:

  • be able to identify some of the major geographical locations and other landmarks in Quebec.
  • have a basic understanding of the historical, social and political development of theprovince.
  • be able to identify some of the important historical, social and political figures and events throughout Quebec’s history.
  • acquire  a better understanding of what it is to be Québécois, including the concepts of sovereignty, separatism, and federal and provincial nationalism.

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
(subject to change)

Report and Abstract

30%

Midterm Test

25%

Class Attendance and Participation

10%

Final Exam

35%

Total

100%

COURSE MATERIALS
There are no textbooks or manuals for the course.  All course material is available online.

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