Last updated September 2009.
FRENCH:
Bonjour! Welcome to our Kwantlen French page!
French is a rich and beautiful language that feeds a vibrant francophone culture. French is not only enjoyable and rewarding to learn but, as the second official language of Canada, it is also highly practical. Here are some reasons why you might consider choosing French:
1. French is spoken by one fourth of the Canadian population.
2. French is a plus and often a necessity on our Federal public service, the travel and tourist industry.
3. French teachers are in demand in BC schools. This demand will increase because of the BC government policy on second language instruction.
4. French can help students discern the meaning of English words (20,000 English words are cognates in French).
5. French culture is renowned and celebrated throughout the world.
6. French is spoken as an official language in thirty-three countries around the world and is the only language other than English spoken on five continents. French is spoken by about 200 million people throughout the world.
7. French is one of the five official languages at the United Nations.
Why take French at Kwantlen?
1. Dedicated and highly qualified native speaker faculty members;
2. Small and interactive classes plus weekly one hour conversation practice;
3. Contemporary teaching methodologies based on real life communication of culturally relevant information;
4. Classes can be credited towards various degrees and diplomas;
5. All courses are transferable to UBC, SFU, UVIC and other major post-secondary institutions in BC;
4. French Bursary Program with EXPLORE. Please visit this site: http://www.myexplore.ca/english/program.html
What French courses are offered at Kwantlen?
Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers three levels of university transferable French courses on the Surrey and Richmond campuses.
FREN1100 and FREN1101 (Surrey and Richmond)
FREN 1105 and FREN 1106 (Richmond)
FREN 1110 and FREN 1210 (Starting in 2010-11)
About our courses
BASIC FRENCH:
FREN 1100 CR-3 (French for Beginners I)
You will develop basic oral listening, reading and writing skills in French while exploring the cultures of the French speaking world.
FREN 1101 CR-3 (French for Beginners II)
You will build on basic skills and continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills while further exploring the francophone culture.
Prerequisites: FREN 1100 or assessment by instructor
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH:
FREN 1105 CR-3 (Basic French I)
Students will develop reading and writing skills while continuing to develop oral and listening communicative skill in the context of French and francophone cultures.
Prerequisites: FREN 1101 or French 11 or assessment by instructor
FREN 1106 CR-3 (Basic French II)
Students will continue their development of oral and listening communicative skill in the context of French and francophone cultures while emphasizing reading and writing skills.
Prerequisites: FREN 1105 or assessment by instructor
ADVANCED FRENCH (Starting in 2010-2011):
FREN 1110 CR-3 (French Language I)
Students will consolidate the foundations established in earlier courses and increase proficiency in all language skills, with a particular concentration on grammar review. They will read and discuss the works of some Francophone writers and journalists.
Prerequisites: FREN 1106 or French 12 or placement test
FREN 1210 CR-3 (French Language II)
Students will continue to consolidate the foundations established in earlier courses and increase proficiency in all language skills, with a particular concentration on grammar review. They will read and discuss the works of some Francophone writers and journalists.
Prerequisites: FREN 1110 or placement test
Note: Native speakers of French or French immersion students who wish to take a first or second-year French course must consult with a French instructor first. Students with a competence in the language beyond the level of the course in which they are registered may be required to withdraw. Students who are not sure of their language level should contact the instructor.
Course Format
All courses are designed as the first or second half of a one-year unit. The second half should be taken immediately after the first to maintain continuity. First year day courses consist of four hours of classroom instruction and one hour of conversation per week. Night courses consist of three hours of classroom instruction and one hour of conversation per week.
For further information regarding the French courses, please contact:
Instructors:
Patrick Karsenti 604.599.3159 (Voicemail 9358) E-mail to: patrick.karsenti@kwantlen.ca
Olivier Clarinval 604.599.2544 (Voicemail 9655) E-mail to: olivier.clarinval@kwantlen.ca
Conversationalist: Richard Antes
Offices: Room 2445 (Richmond campus)
Room G2018 (Surrey campus)
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