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  B.A. spécialisé 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.

        Interested in teaching? Begin your journey in the Honours BA in lettres françaises. Various pathway options toward the Teacher Education program are currently under review. Additional information will be shared once the details are confirmed.

        This program is offered in French only.

        Learn more about this program

        Co-operative education is available with this program.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                  Title                                                                         Units  
        Basic Skills                                                                                                                      
        3 course units from:                                  3 Units                                                                     
          PHI 1501                                            Raisonnement et pensée critique                                                      
          PHI 1701                                            Philosophie : idées et arguments                                                     
        3 course units from:                                  3 Units                                                                     
          AHL 1500                                            Initiation aux études interdisciplinaires en Arts 1                                  
          AHL 1900                                            Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1                                
          PHI 1502                                            Raisonnement moral                                                                   
          PHI 1503                                            Les grandes questions philosophiques                                                 
          PHI 1504                                            Les grands philosophes                                                               
          PHI 1702                                            Philosophie : thèmes et textes                                                       
        Compulsory courses                                                                                                                
        FRA 1746                                              Culture et littérature françaises : des origines au XVIIIe siècle 2           3 Units
        FRA 1748                                              Culture et littérature françaises : du XIXe siècle à nos jours 2              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                                                                                                                  
        6 course units from:                                  6 Units                                                                     
          FRA 2700                                            Développer sa méthode de travail                                                     
          FRA 2789                                            Comprendre les rouages de la grammaire                                               
          FRA 3759                                            Histoire de la langue française                                                      
        6 course units from:                                  6 Units                                                                     
          FRA 2730                                            Le théâtre 3                                                                         
          FRA 2740                                            Lire le texte poétique                                                               
          FRA 2780                                            Lire le roman                                                                        
          THE 2523                                            Lire le texte théâtral 3                                                             
        3 course units from:                                  3 Units                                                                     
          FRA 2545                                            Littérature et culture de l'Ontario français                                         
          FRA 3545                                            Littérature contemporaine de l'Ontario français                                      
          FRA 3546                                            Francophonies d'Amérique du Nord                                                     
          THE 3746                                            Théâtres francophones au Canada                                                      
        3 course units from:                                  3 Units                                                                     
          FRA 2541                                            Littératures francophones d’Afrique et des Antilles                                  
          FRA 2542                                            Littératures francophones de l’Afrique du Nord et du Proche Orient                   
          FRA 2547                                            Francophonies européennes                                                            
        6 course units from:                                  6 Units                                                                     
          FRA 3561                                            Enjeux du Moyen Âge                                                                  
          FRA 3562                                            Enjeux du classicisme                                                                
          FRA 3571                                            Enjeux de la Renaissance                                                             
          FRA 3572                                            Enjeux des Lumières                                                                  
          FRA 3761                                            Enjeux du romantisme                                                                 
        3 course units from:                                  3 Units                                                                     
          FRA 2540                                            Fictions de l'aventure                                                               
          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                                                                 
        9 course units from:                                  9 Units                                                                     
          FRA 2530                                            La littérature et les femmes                                                         
          FRA 3530                                            La littérature et les minorités sexuelles                                            
          FRA 3544                                            Littératures des peuples autochtones du Canada                                       
          FRA 3549                                            Littérature et journalisme                                                           
          FRA 3750                                            Le conte et son devenir                                                              
          FRA 3751                                            Littérature française du XXe siècle I (1900-1960)                                    
          FRA 3752                                            Littérature française du XXe siècle II (1960-2000)                                   
          FRA 3753                                            Enjeux de la littérature contemporaine                                               
          FRA 3754                                            La littérature québécoise de 1900 à 1980                                             
          FRA 3755                                            La littérature québécoise de 1980 à nos jours                                        
          FRA 3756                                            La littérature d'idées                                                               
          FRA 3762                                            Modernités                                                                           
          FRA 3763                                            La fiction réaliste                                                                  
          FRA 3764                                            Les avant-gardes                                                                     
          FRA 3790                                            Les écritures de soi                                                                 
        9 course units from:                                  9 Units                                                                     
          FRA 3532                                            Théories et critiques féministes                                                     
          FRA 3547                                            Perspectives postcoloniales                                                          
          FRA 3580                                            Approches sociales de la littérature                                                 
          FRA 3583                                            Littérature et histoire                                                              
          FRA 3586                                            Littérature et philosophie                                                           
          FRA 3587                                            Littérature comparée                                                                 
          FRA 3775                                            La pensée mythique                                                                   
        6 course units from:                                  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                                                                
        12 optional course units in lettres françaises (FRA)  12 Units                                                                    
        Elective courses                                                                                                                  
        39 elective course units                              39 Units                                                                    
        Total:                                                120 Units                                                                   
        

        The electives may be replaced by a combination of a Minor, Microprogram(s), and/or elective units.

        Note(s)

        1 This course has variable topics. Students may take this course twice. 2

        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.

        3

        A maximum of 3 course units can be chosen from FRA 2730, THE 2523.

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