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  Majeure en lettres françaises

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          Our programs in lettres françaises offer a complete, diverse and thorough education involving the following:

          • Studying literature from France, Quebec, French-speaking Ontario and other communities of the francophonie.
          Using a number of critical and theoretical approaches, you will expand your understanding of cultural diversity, sharpen your critical thinking skills and enrich your oral and written expression.

          • Mastering the French language and, in particular, French composition.
          Specialized courses give you the tools to improve your syntax, enrich your vocabulary and polish your style. Other courses give you theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience with writing tools and writing and publishing methods used in many work settings, including educational institutions, businesses, the public service, public relations agencies and the media. As sought after as it is rare, a mastery of French is a real asset when looking for a job.

          • Developing your flair for creative writing
          Workshops led by writers-in-residence and professor writers help you improve your own writing and enhance your creativity.

          What's more, the University of Ottawa's Département de français is one of the very few university departments in Canada to offer both a master's and a PhD in creative writing.

          This program is offered in French only.

          Learn more about this program

      The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the Honours bachelor's with double major and the Honours bachelor's with major and minor.

        Co-operative education is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

        Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2022-2023 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                        Title                                                                         Units  
        Compulsory Courses                                                                                      
        FRA 1746                    Culture et littérature françaises : des origines au XVIIIe siècle 1           3 Units
        FRA 1748                    Culture et littérature françaises : du XIXe siècle à nos jours 1              3 Units
        FRA 1750                    Culture et littérature du Canada français, de la Nouvelle-France à nos jours  3 Units
        FRA 2732                    Approches et théories critiques                                               3 Units
        Optional Courses                                                                                        
        9 course units from:        9 Units                                                                     
          FRA 2700                  Développer sa méthode de travail                                                     
          FRA 2730                  Le théâtre 5                                                                         
          FRA 2740                  Lire le texte poétique                                                               
          FRA 2780                  Lire le roman                                                                        
          FRA 2789                  Comprendre les rouages de la grammaire                                               
          FRA 3759                  Histoire de la langue française                                                      
          THE 2523                  Lire le texte théâtral 5                                                             
        6 course units from:        6 Units                                                                     
          FRA 3561                  Enjeux du Moyen Âge 2                                                                
          FRA 3562                  Enjeux du classicisme 3                                                              
          FRA 3571                  Enjeux de la Renaissance 2                                                           
          FRA 3572                  Enjeux des Lumières 3                                                                
          FRA 3751                  Littérature française du XXe siècle I (1900-1960)                                    
          FRA 3754                  La littérature québécoise de 1900 à 1980                                             
          FRA 3761                  Enjeux du romantisme 4                                                               
          FRA 3762                  Modernités 4                                                                         
          FRA 3764                  Les avant-gardes                                                                     
        9 course units from:        9 Units                                                                     
          FRA 2530                  La littérature et les femmes                                                         
          FRA 2540                  Fictions de l'aventure                                                               
          FRA 2541                  Littératures francophones d’Afrique et des Antilles                                  
          FRA 2542                  Littératures francophones de l’Afrique du Nord et du Proche Orient                   
          FRA 2545                  Littérature et culture de l'Ontario français                                         
          FRA 2547                  Francophonies européennes                                                            
          FRA 2713                  Le roman policier                                                                    
          FRA 2715                  La littérature pour la jeunesse                                                      
          FRA 2723                  Littérature et cinéma                                                                
          FRA 2735                  La bande dessinée                                                                    
          FRA 2736                  Horreur et fantastique                                                               
          FRA 2737                  Sport et littérature                                                                 
          FRA 3530                  La littérature et les minorités sexuelles                                            
          FRA 3544                  Littératures des peuples autochtones du Canada                                       
          FRA 3545                  Littérature contemporaine de l'Ontario français                                      
          FRA 3546                  Francophonies d'Amérique du Nord                                                     
          FRA 3549                  Littérature et journalisme                                                           
          FRA 3750                  Le conte et son devenir                                                              
          FRA 3752                  Littérature française du XXe siècle II (1960-2000)                                   
          FRA 3753                  Enjeux de la littérature contemporaine                                               
          FRA 3755                  La littérature québécoise de 1980 à nos jours                                        
          FRA 3756                  La littérature d'idées                                                               
          FRA 3763                  La fiction réaliste                                                                  
          FRA 3790                  Les écritures de soi                                                                 
          THE 3746                  Théâtres francophones au Canada                                                      
        6 crédits de cours parmi :  6 Units                                                                     
          FRA 4554                  Création littéraire III                                                              
          FRA 4590                  Lecture et réception                                                                 
          FRA 4763                  Thème choisi : Problématique littéraire ou linguistique                              
          FRA 4780                  Enjeux critiques ou théoriques                                                       
          FRA 4791                  Auteur-trice majeur-e                                                                
        Total:                      42 Units                                                                    
        

        Note(s)

        1

        The department recommends that students who demonstrate serious grammar problems in FRA 1746 and FRA 1748 (less than 50% in the language component of these courses) take FRA 2520.

        2

        A maximum of 3 course units may be selected amongst FRA 3561, FRA 3571.

        3

        A maximum of 3 course units may be selected amongst FRA 3562, FRA 3572.

        4

        A maximum of 3 course units may be selected amongst FRA 3761. FRA 3762.

        5

        A maximum of 3 course units may be selected amongst FRA 2730, THE 2523.

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