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Program Requirements
Note: University regulations apply to all students at Laurier. If there is any discrepancy between the program or progression requirements outlined on this page and those in the university's academic calendars, the academic calendars are the official sources of information. The information below is from the latest calendar, and you may be following progression requirements from an earlier calendar. Students are responsible for checking the appropriate calendar. Contact your academic advisor should you notice any discrepancies.
Programs
The Honours French program consists of a minimum of 20.0 credits, of which at least 14.0 must be at the senior level. Students must take at least 10.0 but no more than 12.0 credits in French, at least 9.0 of which must be senior.
Required Courses (1.0 credit)
In addition to the requirements above (9.0 credits):
- Language: Four (2.0 credits) of the following language courses:
FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR260, FR270, FR300, FR330, FR331, FR360; - Culture and Media: Four (2.0 credits) of the following culture and media courses:
FR220, FR225, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR237, FR238, FR240, FR285, FR288; - Film and Literature: Four (2.0 credits) of the following film and literature courses:
FR332, FR334, FR335, FR337, FR338, FR370, FR385, FR433, FR434, FR435, FR437,
FR438, FR440, FR485. - French Electives: Six (3.0 credits) to be chosen from the courses above not already taken.
Degree Program Electives:
An additional 10.0 credits for the degree total of 20.0 credits; only 2.0 credits may be FR.
Program Notes
1. The following French courses must be taken in numerical sequence: FR101, FR102, FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR360. Students may not take any of these courses out of sequence, and they cannot take any two of them simultaneously.
2. Students should refer to the following guide to register for the proper level of French:
- Grade 10 French or lower: FR101
- Grade 11 French: FR102
- Grade 12 Core, or Extended French, or Immersion French: FR150
- Graduation from a French High School: FR250
3. Language courses must be taken in sequence, except with permission of the department.
4. Students are encouraged to take part in an exchange program at a French-speaking university. Contact Global Engagement and Exchanges for details.
5. Refer to the Univeristy Undergraduate Regulations chapter for progression and course regulations and the earlier section regarding Regulations for All Honours Programs.
4. Students are encouraged to take part in an exchange program at a French-speaking university. Contact Global Engagement and Exchanges for details.
5. Refer to the Univeristy Undergraduate Regulations chapter for progression and course regulations and the earlier section regarding Regulations for All Honours Programs.
6. Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_HBA French.
Resources
The Combined Honours French Program consists of a minimum of 20.0 credits, of which at least 14.0 must be at the senior level. A minimum of 8.0 FR credits are required, at least 7.0 of which must be senior.
Required courses (1.0 credit)
- FR290, FR470
In addition to the requirements above (7.0 credits)
- Language: Four (2.0 credits) of the following language courses:
FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR260, FR270, FR300, FR330, FR331, FR360; - Culture and Media: Four (2.0 credits) of the following culture and media courses:
FR220, FR225, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR237, FR238, FR240, FR285, FR288*; - Film and Literature: Four (2. credits) of the following film and literature courses:
FR332, FR334, FR335, FR337, FR338, FR370, FR385, FR433, FR434, FR435, FR437, FR438, FR440, FR485; - Two (1.0 credits) of FR electives to be chosen from the course above not already taken.
Degree Program Electives:
An additional 12.0 credits toward the degree total of 20.0 credits, which includes the second Honours BA major.
Program Notes
1. The following French courses must be taken in numerical sequence: FR101, FR102, FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR360. Students may not take any of these courses out of sequence, and they cannot take any two of them simultaneously.
2. Refer to the University Reguations chapter for progression and course regulations and the earlier section regarding Regulations for All Honours Programs.
3. Refer to the Academic Calendar 2022_2023_HBA French in Combination.
Resources
The Honours BA in Languages consists of 20.0 credits, including a minimum of 14.0 credits must be at the senior level, and including a minimum of 12.5 credits from Categories A and B. The 12.5 credits are as follows:
- A: Linguistic and Cultural Perspectives (1.0 credit from the following courses): LL200, LL201, LL223, LL224, MI201, MI202 and MI288*.
- B: Three Target Languages (14.0 credits, see Note 1):
1. French - 5 credits (see Notes 2)
Language, Linguistics, and Translation - A minimum of 2.0 from:
FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR260, FR270, FR300, FR330, FR331,
FR360, FR470
Culture, Literature, and Visual Arts - A minimum of 3.0 and from:
FR225, FR225, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR237, FR238, FR240, FR285, FR288*, FR290, FR332, FR334, FR335, FR337, FR338, FR385, FR433, FR435, FR437, FR438, FR440, FR485
2. Spanish - 5 credits from either category (See Note 3)
Language, Linguistics, and Translation -
SP100*, SP101, SP102, SP201, SP250, SP288* (0.5 credit in "Language" category, 0.5 credit in "Culture" category), SP308, SP318, SP401, SP408, SP451
Culture, Literature, and Visual Arts -
SP220, SP223, SP228, SP265, SP266, SP321, SP325, SP327, SP328, SP405, SP436, SP446, SP465, SP466, SP496
3. Aditional Language
1.5 credits in one additional language: Arabic, German, Indigenous, Italian or Latin, or another language with permission of the depertment. - C: Degree Program Electives (7.5 credits):
Electives can be chosen from the department (above and beyond the requirements in A and B) or from other areas of the university. These elective credits may form part of a minor.
Notes
1. All courses in Category B must be taught in target language, with the exception of SP220.
2. The following French courses must be taken in numerical sequence:
FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR360, FR470. Students may not take any of these courses
FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR360, FR470. Students may not take any of these courses
out of sequence, and they cannot take any two of them simultaneously.
3. The following Spanish courses must be taken in numerical sequence: SP101, SP102 (or
SP100*), SP201, SP250. Students may not take any of these courses out of sequence,
and they cannot take any of them simultaneously. Students are encouraged to take SP201,
SP250 and SP223 as early in their program as possible, as these courses are
pre-requisites for most senior-level SP courses.
4. By agreement, students at Laurier and University of Waterloo can take some courses at
pre-requisites for most senior-level SP courses.
4. By agreement, students at Laurier and University of Waterloo can take some courses at
either university. Some courses are cycled from year to year. Consult the department
in Year 1 to assist in scheduling your program of studies.
5. Refer to the University Regulations chapter for progression and course regulations
and the earlier section regarding Regulations for All Honours Programs.
6. Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_HBA Languages.
Third Year Abroad
The Department of Languages and Literatures recommends that students participate in the third year abroad program, which can be arranged through Laurier International.
Resources
The combined Honours Spanish program consists of 20.0 credits, of which at least 14.0 must be at the senior level. 7.0 credits of which a minimum of 6.0 senior Spanish credits is required.
Required 100 Level Courses (1.0 credit)
SP101 - Introduction to Spanish I
SP102 - Introduction to Spanish II or
SP100* - Intensive Introductory Spanish (1.0 credit)
Required 200 level Courses (1.5 credits)
SP201 - Intermediate Spanish
SP250 - Intermediate Composition and Conversation
SP223 - Introduction to Spanish Literature OR
SP228 - Introduction to Latin American Literature
A Minimum of 4.5 Senior Credits Taken from:
SP220 - Spanish Cultural Studies
SP223 - Introduction to Spanish Literature
SP228 - Introduction to Latin American Literature
SP265 - Spanish Language through Cinema
SP266 - Approaches to Literary Texts
SP288* - Study Abroad (1.0 credit)
SP308 - Spanish Phonetics & Phonology
SP318 - Spanish Grammar and Structure
SP321 - Intellectual History of Spani and Latin America
SP325 - Spanish Arts, Music and Media
SP327 - cervantes, His Time and Legacy
SP328 - Contemporary Hispanic Theatre
SP401 - Advanced Communication Strategy
SP405 - Re-Thinking the Female Body in Hispanic Art and Literature
SP408 - Spanish in Society
SP436 - Reading Across the Genre Divide
SP446 - Love in Medieval Spanish Literature
SP451 - Stylistics and Professional Writing
SP465 - Spanish and Latin American Cinema
SP466 - Subversive Narratives in the Hispanic World
SP496 - Coming of Age
Other Electives (13.0 credits): These credits from part of the other HBA and other electives.
Program Notes:
- Students with OAC or Grade 12U Spanish must replace SP100*, or both SP101 and SP102 with 1.0 senior credit in Spanish
- SP223 and SP228 if not counted as required 200 level courses can be taken to complete 4.5 senior level courses.
- Among the 4.5 senior credits, studnets may only take a maximum of 1.0 credit of courses taught in english (SP220 at Laurier and SPAN courses at UW taught in Spanish). Consult with the Languages and Literatures Undegraduate Officer at langandlitadvising@wlu.ca regarding UW course options, prerequisites, and exclusions.
- Refer to the Univeristy Regulations chapter for Progression and course regulations and the earlier section regarding Regulations for All Honours Programs.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_HBA Spanish in Combination with another Honours BA Program.
Resources:
Option
The French Option consists of a minimum of 4.0 credits.
1.5 credits in language courses:
2.5 credits in culture, film and literature courses:
Language courses:
FR150 - Practical French I
FR151 - Practical French II
FR250 - Upper Intermediate French I
FR251 - Upper Intermediate French II
FR260 - French Pronunciation and Phonetics
FR270 - Foundations in French Writing
FR300 - Teaching in French: Critical Reflection and Practice
FR330 - Advanced Translation I
FR331 - Advanced Translation II
FR360 - Academci writing in French
FR470 - Creative Writing in French
Culture, Film and Literature courses:
FR220 - Special Topics
FR225 - Le français chanté [Music in French]
FR233 - Early Modern France
FR234 - A Century of Revolutions
FR235 - 20th Century France
FR237 - Québec Culture: Language, Nation and Identity
FR238 - Francophone Culture
FR240 - Media and the News in French
FR285 - French History through Film
FR288* - Cultural and Literary Representations of Montréal
FR290 - A Journey through French Literature
FR332 - The Princess and the Witch
FR334 - Self and Other
FR335 - Contemporary Literature
FR337 - Quebec Cinema: The Politics of Memory
FR338 - Francophone Myths, Legends and Voodoo
FR370 - Graphic Novels and Animation
FR385 - Innovations in French Cinema
FR433 - The Rise of Women Writers
FR434 - Love, Sex and Jealousy
FR435 - Literature in Revolt
FR437 - Québec Literature: Critiquing Family, Church and State
FR440 - Special Topics
FR438 - Family Feuds in Francophone Literature
FR485 - Adaptation: French Novels into Film
Notes:
- The following French courses must be taken in numerical sequence: FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR360.
- Students from French immersion programs are not eligible to take FR150 and FR151. Students graduating from a French hugh school must consult the academic advisor. Course exclusions: FR101, FR102.
- To obtain a French Option designation on their transcripts, students must have a minimum GPA of 7.0 in designated courses (core and electives), computed on all credits claimed for the option.
- Students in Honours BA Languages and Literatures, Honours BA French or combined Honours French cannot obtain the option in French. Students cannot obtain both a minor and option in French.
- Refer to Regulations for all Options.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_French Option.
French Minor
Three (3.0) French credits in total, including: three of the following courses:
- FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR260, FR270, FR300, FR330, FR331, FR360, FR470
plus three of:
- FR225, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR237, FR238, FR240, FR285, FR288*, FR290, FR332, FR334, FR335, FR337, FR338, FR370, FR385, FR433, FR434, FR435, FR437, FR438, FR485.
Notes:
- The following French courses must be taken in numerical sequence: FR101, FR102, FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR360.
Students may not take any of these courses out of sequence, and they cannot take any two of them simultaneously. - Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_French Minor.
The French Minor consists of 3.0 French credits in total including three of the following courses:
- FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR260, FR270, FR300, FR330, FR331, FR360, FR470
Plus three of:
- FR225, FR232, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR237, FR238, FR285, FR288*, FR290, FR332, FR334, FR335, FR337, FR338, FR338, FR370, FR385, FR433, FR434, FR435, FR437, FR438, FR485
Note: The following French courses must be taken in numerical sequence: FR101, FR102, FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR360. Students may not take any of these courses out of sequence, and they cannot take any two of them simultaneously.
The Minor in Spanish consists of 1.5 credits from Category A and 1.5 credits from Catagory B:
A. Language, Linguistics, and Translation
SP101, SP102, or SP100*; SP201, SP250, SP288* (counts as 0.5 in A and o.5 in B), SP308, SP318, SP401, SP408, SP451.
At UW: SPAN290, SPAN301A, SPAN301B, SPAN390, SPAN490
B. Culture, Literature, Film, and Visual Arts
SP223, SP228, SP265. SP266, SP288* (counts as 0.5 in A and 0.5 in B), SP321, SP325, SP327, SP328, SP405, SP436, SP446, SP465, SP466, SP496.
Program Notes:
- Students should consult with the Languages and Literatures Undergarduate Officer at langandlitadvising@wlu.ca to verify in which category a Spanish course at the University of Waterloo counts.
- No courses taught in English count towards Spanish Minor.
- Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_Spanish Minor.
Arabic Studies Minor
The Minor in Arabic Studies offers the posibility to obtain a working knowledge of the language while presenting students with a cultural understanding of the regions where Arabic is spoken. Arabic could be used as a component of the Honours BA in Languages:
Th Minor in Arabic consists of 3.0 credits including:
1.5 credits are in the target language: AB101, AB102, AB201 and AB202.
1.5 credits in additional senor-level AB language courses or culture courses taught in English from the following list:
- AB245: The Arab Spring: A Cultural Approach
- AB246: Media representations of the Arab-Muslims
- AB306: Hollywood and the Arab-Muslims
- GS422: Dialogue and Critique in an Age of Terror
- HI265: Ten Moments that made the Middle East
- MZ200: Introduction to Muslim Studies
- MZ201/RE213: Religious Heritage of Islam
- MZ300: Special Topics in Muslim Studies
- RE101: Religious of the Americas: Asian and Middle Eastern
- RE227: Religious and Cultures of the Middle East
- RE301: Muslims in Europe
It is strongly recommended that students take LL200 and/or LL201, MI201 and/or MI202.
Notes:
- Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_Arabic Studies Minor.
German Studies Minor
The Minor in German offers the possibility to obtain a woking knowledge of the language while presenting students with a cultural understanding of the regions where German is spoken. German could be used as component of the Honours in Languages, as langauge III.
The Minor in German Studies consists of 3.0 credits including:
1.5 credits in th etarget languages from: GM110, GM111, GM210, GM220, and
1.5 credits in additional senior level in German courses or culture courses taught in English
from the following list
- FS246: German Film
- HI210: German History, 1648-1870
- HI211: German History, 1870-1990
- HI248: The Second World War: The European Theatre
- HI250, Bloodlands: Violence and Political Mass Murder in East Central Europe, 1880s to WW II
- HI257, Germany's Descent into Catastrophe
- HI364, The Holocaust: Nazi Germany and the Genocide of European Jews
- PP263, Modern Philosophy II
It is strongly recommended that students take LL200 and/or LL201.
Notes:
- Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_German Studies Minor.
Italian Minor
The Minor in Italian offeres the possibility to obtain a working knowledge of the language while presenting students with a cultural understanding of Italy. Italian could be used as a component of the Honours BA Languages, as language III.
The Minor in Italian consits of 3 credits including:
1.5 credits are in language: IT101, IT102, IT201.
1.5 credits in additional senior-leval IT courses from the following:
- IT202, Intermediate Italian II
- IT222, Understanding Italy
- IT224, Cinema Italia
- IT295, Special Topics In Italian Studies
- IT399, Directed Studies
- IT251 (St. Jerome, University of Waterloo)
It is strongly recommended that students take LL200 and/or LL201, MI201 and/or MI202.
Third Year Abroad Program Italian Language:
A Third Year Abroad Program can be arranged through Laurier International at the Università degli di Studi di Udine, in Udine and the Università Carlo Cattaneo - LIUC, in Casetllanza (VA), Italy.
Note:
- Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2023_2024_Italian Minor.