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Program Requirements
The program objectives include learning strategies for speaking, listening, writing, reading and pronunciation. It also includes special cultural modules for certain levels. Through this program, students will acquire the linguistic, communicative, pragmatic, and cultural competence needed to interact comfortably in work and social settings. Time is taken during class in the language laboratory to focus on each student's linguistic needs and development. Students benefit from small class sizes and enjoy sharing a unique learning experience with classmates from every corner of the world.
We offer five levels of study from Beginner to Advanced. Classes are held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. There are six sessions each year: offered during the Summer, Fall and Winter semesters. A student's level will be determined by the results of the Entrance Placement Test (held approximately one week before courses start). Upon completion of the last two levels of the program, with a minimum grade of B- (65%), students are eligible for the McGill Certificate of Proficiency in French - Language and Culture. The program also offers two complementary courses. These are designed to answer the student's specific needs. These courses will only be offered if the results of the placement test show that it is required and if the needs arise.
Application to the program must include full payment of tuition fees for one session. Tuition fees for subsequent sessions may be paid at a later date, determined by the University. Tuition fees do not include text books, medical insurance, travel or accommodation costs, or any class outings. Please note that credit card transactions cannot be conducted by telephone or by mail. Applications can be mailed, sent by courier, or faxed to the Client Service Office.
The courses are held during the day. Students benefit from small class sizes and enjoy sharing their learning experience with classmates who have come from all over the world. Some cultural activities are held after class during the week.
Program Structure
Each of the courses below represents one "level" of the five levels of the program.
Required Courses
(100 CEU)
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CFRN 203 Intensive French - Beginner (20 CE units) *
Overview
French (CCE) : Designed for students with no knowledge of French. Classes offer instruction in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Course content provides students with the essential linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural skills required to function in simple situations related to daily life and social interactions.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Ripoll, Alexania; Bogdan, Miruna Elena; Gavrila-Alexandrescu, Dana; Abi Mansour, Dolly (Fall) Ripoll, Alexania; Campagna, Gabrielle (Winter) Gavrila-Alexandrescu, Dana; Hourugou-Vaultier, Bastien; Blanchet, Marie; Abi Mansour, Dolly; Ripoll, Alexania; Campagna, Gabrielle (Summer)
This course is subject to limited enrolment.
Prerequisite(s): Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director
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CFRN 323 Intensive French - Elementary (20 CE units)
Overview
French (CCE) : Designed for students wishing to acquire a high elementary level in speaking, writing, listening and reading in French. Course content provides students with the essential linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural skills required to function in various real-life situations related to personal and social life.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Kiczka, Tomasz; Sotirakis, Anne; Stephan, Yvette; Campagna, Gabrielle; Gavrila-Alexandrescu, Dana (Fall) Guidez, Emmanuelle; Gavrila-Alexandrescu, Dana; Sotirakis, Anne (Winter) Kiczka, Tomasz; Mallamo, Mélanie (Summer)
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CFRN 333 Intensive French - Intermediate 1 (20 CE units)
Overview
French (CCE) : Designed for students wishing to acquire a mid-intermediate level in speaking, writing, listening and reading in French. Course content provides students with the essential linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural skills required to function in real-life, personal, and work-related situations.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Greenaway, Francoise; Berard, Stephanie; Campagna, Gabrielle (Fall) Greenaway, Francoise; Bogdan, Miruna Elena (Winter) Greenaway, Francoise; Bogdan, Miruna Elena (Summer)
This course is subject to limited enrolment
Prerequisite: CFRN 323, or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director
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CFRN 343 Intensive French - Intermediate 2 (20 CE units) **
Overview
French (CCE) : Designed for students wishing to acquire a high-intermediate level in speaking, writing, listening and reading in French. Course content provides students with the linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural competencies required to function in various personal, social and work-related situations.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Kumor-Wysocka, Marguerite; Hojjat, Katayoun; Stephan, Yvette (Fall) Stephan, Yvette; Hojjat, Katayoun (Winter) Stephan, Yvette; Hojjat, Katayoun; Sotirakis, Anne (Summer)
This course is subject to limited enrolment
Prerequisite: CFRN 333, or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director
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CFRN 423 Intensive French - Advanced (20 CE units)
Overview
French (CCE) : Designed for students wishing to achieve proficiency in speaking, writing, listening, and reading in French at an advanced level. Course content provides students with the linguistic, communicative, and socio-cultural skills required to interact successfully in most personal, social and professional situations. Self-directed learning and cultural exploration are fostered.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Kumor-Wysocka, Marguerite; Berard, Stephanie (Fall) Kumor-Wysocka, Marguerite; Berard, Stephanie (Winter) Kumor-Wysocka, Marguerite; Berard, Stephanie (Summer)
Notes:
* CFRN 223 (20 CEU) Intensive French - Elementary Low
* CFRN 223 (20 CEU) must be taken if a mark between 55 and 64% is obtained for CFRN 203 OR may be taken in place of CFRN 203 with permission of the program Director.
** CFRN 355 (20 CEU) Intensive French - Intermediate High
** CFRN 355 (20 CEU) must be taken if a mark between 55 and 64% is obtained for CFRN 343 OR may be taken in place of CFRN 343 with permission of the program Director.
School of Continuing Studies—2013-2014 (last updated Jul. 3, 2013) (disclaimer)