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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 program coordinator 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 course:
FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR260, FR270, FR300, FR330, FR331, FR360 - Culture and Media: Four (2.0 credits) of the following culture and media courses:
FR225, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR237, FR238, FR240 - 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, FR485 - French Electives: Six (3.0 credits) to be chosen from the course 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 Laurier International for details.
5. Refer to the Univeristy 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 Laurier International for details.
5. Refer to the Univeristy Regulations chapter for progression and course regulations and the earlier section regarding Regulations for All Honours Programs.
6. Refer to the Academic Calendar 2022_2023_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:
FR225, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR237, FR238, FR240; - 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, 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 15.5 credits from Categories A and B. The 15.5 credits are as follows:
- A: Linguistic and Cultural Perspectives (1.5 credits from the following courses): LL200, LL201, LL223, LL224, MI201, MI202 and MI288*.
- B: Three Target Languages (14.0 credits, see Note 1):
1. French - 6 credits (see Notes 2)
Language, Linguistics, and Translation - Between 2.0 and 4.0 credits from:
FR101, FR102, FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR260, FR270, FR300, FR330, FR331,
FR360, FR470
Culture, Literature, and Visual Arts - Between 2.0 and 4.0 credtis from:
FR225, FR233, FR234, FR235, FR237, FR238, FR240, FR332, FR334, FR335, FR337, FR338, FR385, FR433, FR435, FR437, FR438, FR485
2. Spanish - 6 credits (See Note 3)
Language, Linguistics, and Translation - Between 2.0 and 4.0 credits from:
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 - Between 2.0 and 4.0 credits from:
SP223, SP228, SP265 (previous SP335), SP266, SP267, SP288* (0.5 credit in "Language" category, 0.5 credit in "Culture" catagory), SP321, SP325, SP327, SP328, SP405, SP436, SP446, SP465, SP466, SP496
3. 3rd language
2.0 credits in one of Arabic, German, Italian or Latin - C: Degree Program Electives (4.5 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.
2. The following French courses must be taken in numerical sequence: FR101, FR102, 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
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 2022_2023_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
An Honours Bachelor of Arts program consits of a minimum of 20 credits, of which at least 14.0 credits must be at the senior level.
Among these credits, the Honours Bachelor of Arts in Spanish program requires 9.0 senior credits from Categories A and B:
A) Language, Linguistics, and Translation:
A minimum of 2.5 and maximum of 6.5 credits from the following:
- SP101, SP102 or SP100*;
- SP201, SP250, 288* (counts as 0.5 in A and 0.5 in B)
- SP308, SP318;
- SP401; SP408, SP451;
At U of Waterloo: SPAN290, SPAN301A, SPAN301B, SPAN390, SPAN395, SPAN490.
B) Literature, Culture, and Visual Arts:
A minimum of 2.5 and maximum of 6.5 credits from the following:
- SP220, 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;
At u of Waterloo (see Note #2): SPAN150, SPAN329 (exclusion SP265), SPAN217, SPAN218, SPAN326, SPAN387, SPAN400, SPAN410, SPAN430.
C) Degree Program electives:
Remaining credits, to reach a minimum total of 20.0 credits overall, from additional Spanish courses or other areas of the department and university. These credits may form part of another program, option or minor.
Program Notes:
1. Students with OAC or Grade 12U Spanish must replace SP100*, or both SP101 and SP102
with 1.0 senior credit in Spanish.
2. Among the 9.0 minimum senior from Categories A and B, students may only take maximum
of 1.0 credit of courses taught in English (SP220 at Laurier and SPAN courses at UW). Consult
with the Languages & Literatures Undergraduate Office
at langandlitadvising@wlu.ca regarding UW course options, prerequisitesa, and exclusions.
3. Refer to the University Regulations chapter for progression and course regulations and the
3. Refer to the University Regulations chapter for progression and course regulations and the
earlier section regarding Regulations for All Honours Programs.
4. Refer to the Academic Calendar 2022_2023_HBA Spanish.
4. Refer to the Academic Calendar 2022_2023_HBA Spanish.
Resources
The requirements are the same as for Honours BA in Spanish except that a minimum of 7.0 senior credits from Categories A & B in Spanish.
A) Languages, Linguistics, and Translation:
A minimum of 2.0 and maximum of 5.0 credites from the following:
SP101, SP102, or SP100*;
SP201, SP250, SP288* (counts as 0.5 in A and 0.5 in B);
SP308, SP318;
SP401, SP408, SP451;
At UofW: SPAN290, SPAN301A, SPAN301B, SPAN390, SP395, SPAN490.
B) Literature, Culture, and Visual Arts:
A minimum of 2.0 and maximum of 5.0 credits from the following:
SP220, 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, SP466, SP496;
At UofW (se Note #2): SPAN150, SPAN329 (exclusion SP265), SPAN217, SPAN218, SPAN326, SPAN387, SPAN400, SPAN410, SPAN430.
C) Degree Program Electives:
Remaining credits, to reach a minimum total of 20.00 credits overall, from additional Spanish courses or other areas of the department and univeristy. These credits may form part of another program, option or minor. Remaining credits must also fulfill requrements for second major.
Program Notes
- Stydents with OAC or Grade 12U Spanish must replace SP100*, or both SP101 and SP102 with 1.0 senior credit in Spanish
- Among 7.0 minimum senior from Categories A nad B, students may only take a maximum of 1.0 credit of courses taught in English (SP220 at Laurier and SPAN courses at UW). 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 2022_2023_HBA Spanish in Combination with another Honours BA Program.
Resources:
Option
The French Option consists of a minimum of 4.0 credits.
1.0 credit in language courses:
3.0 credits in additional language, culture, film and literature courses:
Language courses:
FR150 - Practical French I
FR151 - Practical French II
FR250 - Language through Popular Culture I
FR251 - Language through Popular Culture II
FR260 - French Pronunciation: Norm and Variation
FR270 - Foundations in French Writing
FR330 - Advanced Translation I
FR331 - Advanced Translation II
FR360 - Atelier in Composition and Stylistics
FR470 - Atelier in Advanced French
Culture, Film and Literature courses:
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
FR290 - A Journey through French Literature
FR332 - Freedom of French Classicism
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 - Voltaire and Company
FR434 - Love, Sex and Jealousy
FR435 - Literature in Revolt
FR437 - Québec Literature: Critiquing Family, Church and State
FR485 - Adaptation: French Novels into Film
Notes:
- The following French courses must be taken in numerical sequence: FR150, FR151, FR250, FR251, FR360.
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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
- 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. All courses for the Option in French will be taught in French.
- Refer to Regulations for all Options.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2022_2023_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, 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. -
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
- Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors.
- Refer to the Academic Calendar 2022_2023_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, 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, 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 2022_2023_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 eMinor in Arabic consists of 3.0 credits:
2.0 credits are in the target language: AB101, AB102, AB201 and AB202.
1.0 credit in 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 2022_2023_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: GM110, GM111, GM210, GM211, and 1.0 additional senior credit in German courses and/or:
- 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 2022_2023_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: IT101, IT102, IT201, IT202 and any two of the following:
- IT322, Understanding Italy
- IT324, Cinema Italia
- IT395, 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.
Third Year Abroad Program Italian Language:
A Third Year Abroad Program can be arranged through Laurier International at the Università degli 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 2022_2023_Italian Minor.