This course provides data science skills that are needed to implement financial concepts and theories. Topics covered include data wrangling, visualization, web scraping, machine learning, and natural language processing. Students gain an ability to draw informed insights from data for identifying business's needs, and to articulate solutions with effective visualization supporting business communication and discussions. Prerequisite: FIN 312 (Credit in FIN 449 is recommended).

Data science expertise is increasingly sought after in the Finance industry, requiring a vast range of skills spanning many disciplines. The core objectives of this class are to: build Data Science tools necessary for operating in Finance at Enterprise level (Business Concepts and Theories / Teamwork), become able to confidently navigate all entrepreneurial activities from identifying market needs to creating business solutions (Entrepreneurial Thinking / Business Concepts and Theories / Teamwork) and learn how to communicate complex ideas with modern visualization techniques (Business Communication / Teamwork). Prerequisite: FIN 450.

This course is designed to apply strong analytical skills learned in FIN 450 and deploy them in real markets. Students will be immersed in the dynamic world of algorithmic trading and portfolio management, akin to a professional environment in hedge funds or active asset management. Prerequisite: FIN 450. FIN 440 is recommended.

Financial models are important in financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis, capital budgeting, business valuation, risk management, performance analysis, and many other management decision processes. In this course you will learn to construct financial spreadsheet models using current best practices with the functionality available in Excel. Topics include modelling basics, spreadsheet operations, financial statement models, valuation models, cost of capital, corporate transactions, sensitivity and scenario analyses, aesthetics and visualization, time series models, and an introduction to advanced Excel features. The emphasis is on building good models that help in decision making, with examples and exercises from the breadth of corporate finance. Prerequisite: FIN 201.

Private Market Finance applies the material learnt in FIN 301 to practical problems, primarily from the standpoint of private corporations and their investors. Topics covered include the valuation and financing of private companies, with a special focus on the private equity (PE) industry from both the target firm's and the PE funds' perspective. Prerequisite: FIN 312.

Financial and economic aspects of corporate mergers, asset restructuring, downsizing, and financial restructuring are examined. Particular attention is paid to valuation and shareholder wealth effects of mergers. Relations between corporate ownership and financial structure and performance are investigated. The course also examines anti-takeover devices and their effect on corporate performance. Finally, international mergers are examined from a strategic perspective. Prerequisite: FIN 412.

Preparation of the honours essay required for students in the Finance Honours program. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

Normally restricted to third- and fourth-year Business students. Prerequisites: FIN 301 or consent of Department. Additional prerequisites may be required.

Special study for advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: consent of Instructor and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program.

Special Study for advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: FIN 495, consent of Instructor and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program.

Special Study for advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: FIN 496, consent of the Instructor and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program.

Fundamental concepts in asset valuation are discussed within the context of simple asset pricing models and efficient financial markets. This course introduces the valuation of financial assets such as bonds and stocks. Further topics include the issuing of financial securities, leverage, dividend policy, cash management, and derivative securities. Credit will not be given for FIN 501 when FIN 503 has been completed. Prerequisites: ACCTG 501, BUEC 503, and MGTSC 501.

Fundamental concepts in asset valuation are discussed within the context of simple asset pricing models and efficient financial markets. This course introduces the valuation of financial assets such as bonds and stocks. Further topics include the issuing of financial securities, leverage, dividend policy, cash management, and derivative securities. Credit will not be given for FIN 501 when FIN 503 has been completed. Prerequisites: ACCTG 501, BUEC 503, and MGTSC 501.

Fundamental concepts in asset valuation are discussed within the context of simple asset pricing models and efficient financial markets. This course introduces the valuation of financial assets such as bonds and stocks. Further topics include the issuing of financial securities, leverage, dividend policy, cash management, and derivative securities. Credit will not be given for FIN 501 when FIN 503 has been completed. Prerequisites: ACCTG 501, BUEC 503, and MGTSC 501.

This course is concerned with the organization, evolution and structure of, and functions performed by, investment banks. Specifically, the course will cover topics such as the offering of securities to the public, the underwriting process, normal course and short form prospectus offerings, and private placements. In addition, exchange listings, maintaining exchange trading status, the role of research analysts and insider trading regulation will be studied. Co-requisite: FIN 501 or FIN 503.

This course is concerned with investment in stocks, bonds and other financial assets. Topics include, but are not limited to, interest rates, risk-return relationships, investment valuation, and market information and efficiency. Co-requisite: FIN 501 or FIN 503.

This course will discuss the functioning of global financial markets and trading and price determination in these markets. Topics covered will include order submission and trading strategies, market structure, transaction cost and liquidity measurement, price formation, and technical analysis. The lectures will draw on academic and practitioner research as well as information from financial markets. Prerequisite: FIN 501 or FIN 503. It is recommended the student have credit in FIN 614.

Well-functioning capital markets are essential for economic growth. The allocation of scarce resources requires accurate prices and this includes accurate prices for investment capital (i.e. the cost of capital). This course examines the roles played by various financial intermediaries as they engage in activities that enhance the functionality of capital markets, the risks faced as they do so, and the ways that these risks are managed. At the end of this course you should understand the economic role of financial intermediaries in general, the risks faced by specific types of financial intermediaries as they fulfill their roles, and techniques for measuring and managing these risks. Success in this course requires a sound grasp of business fundamentals, critical thinking and problem solving, communication skills, and the application of quantitative methods. Prerequisite: FIN 501 or 503.

This course covers markets for interest rate-paying securities. The valuation of such securities will be covered, as will tools and techniques for the management of interest rate risk. This will include a discussion of the pricing and uses of various interest rate derivative securities, such as swaps, options on swaps (swaptions), futures, and forward rate agreements. Further, aspects of the underwriting process, of interest to potential issuers of such securities, will be discussed. Prerequisite: FIN 601 or FIN 501 or FIN 503.

Intended for students pursuing the CPA designation, this course looks at derivatives, hedging, risk management, financial statement analysis and valuation. Open to students enrolled in the MAcc program only.

Advanced discussion of asset choice and financial structure. Supplemental case study. Prerequisite: FIN 501 or FIN 503.

Covers the theory and practice of venture capital financing of entrepreneurial firms. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, the following areas: venture capital fundraising (labour-sponsored venture capital corporations, limited partnerships and corporate venture capital) characteristics of entrepreneurial ventures (including agency problems, firm valuation) at different stages of development (seed, start-up, expansion, mezzanine, buyout, turnaround), the structure of venture capital financial contracts (staging, syndication, forms of finance), restrictive covenants, investment duration, and venture capital exits (IPOs, acquisitions, secondary sales, buybacks, write-offs). Prerequisite: FIN 501 or 503.

This course reflects the aspects of a trader development program in industry with a strong trading analytics base consistent with today's marketplace requirements. You are expected to learn analytical concepts using the R language and become proficient in your ability to implement them with real-world data. The skill set is transferable to any analytically based job, such as risk management, trading analytics, and/or quantitative trading including fundamentals. Prerequisites: FIN 654.

The objective of this course is to acquaint students with macro and micro aspects of international finance. At the macro level coverage will include theories of direct investment, the international monetary mechanism, foreign exchange markets, and repercussions from balance of payments difficulties. Micro level materials will include problems of doing business internationally and a survey of public and private foreign and international finance institutions. The final part of the course will review Canada's role in international business. Prerequisite: FIN 501 or 503.

Futures, options, and other derivative securities. Markets, valuation models, application to risk management through hedging, and the application of pricing models to the valuation of financial contracts. Prerequisite: FIN 501 or FIN 503. It is recommended the student have credit in FIN 614.

This course combines tools from financial theory/analysis and entrepreneurship and stakeholder theory and applies them to the analysis, valuation, and financing of new ventures. It balances learning of concepts, development of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, and practice in decision making. It also provides opportunities to apply learning to cases & exercises as well as to learn about real world financing situations. The course is designed to help students learn about venture formation, development of a viable business model, early-stage financing, and management of massively scalable ventures though a series of close interactions with early-stage technology companies and their potential mentors and investors. This course is suitable for students pursuing careers in strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance. Due to the course's special requirement to work closely with early-stage ventures: students must commit to signing a program- wide non-disclosure agreement, students must be flexible to accommodate meetings with ventures, and students must apply and be accepted into the program. Open to first or second year MBA students.

Application of financial and entrepreneurial theory and analysis to the development of new ventures, focusing on developing an effective scale up model, establishing effective governance structures, negotiating with venture capitalists, and developing an exit strategy. Course balances learning of concepts, development of analytical skills, and practice in decision-making. Opportunity to apply learning to cases, exercises and to learn about real world financing situations. This course is designed to help students learn about the formation, financing, and management of massively scalable ventures though a series of close interactions with early-stage technology companies and their potential mentors and investors. This course is suitable for students pursuing careers in strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance. Due to the course's special requirement to work closely with early-stage ventures: students must commit to signing a program-wide non-disclosure agreement, students must be flexible to accommodate meetings with ventures, and students must apply and be accepted into the program. Pre-requisite: FIN 657.

Financial and economic aspects of corporate mergers, asset restructuring, downsizing, and financial restructuring are examined. Particular attention is paid to valuation and shareholder wealth effects of mergers. Relations between corporate ownership and financial structure and performance are investigated. The course also examines anti-takeover devices and their effect on corporate performance. Finally, international mergers are examined from a strategic perspective. Prerequisite: FIN 501 or FIN 503.

Topics may vary from year to year. Students should check with the MBA Office for pre/corequisites of specific sections.

Provides an introduction to theoretical and empirical work in asset pricing and market microstructure. Topics covered include market efficiency, time varying expected returns and volatility, tests of asset pricing models, and models and analysis of price formation. Prerequisite: Open to doctoral students in the Faculty of Business, the Department of Economics and the Program of Mathematical Finance. For all other students, written permission of instructor required. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.

Introduces students to theoretical and empirical research in corporate finance. Potential topics include contracting theory, the theory of the firm, corporate governance, capital structure, and dividend policy. Prerequisite: Open to doctoral students in the Faculty of Business, the Department of Economics and the Program of Mathematical Finance. For all other students, written permission of instructor required. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.

Provides advanced mathematical coverage of important topics in finance. Potential topics include continuous-time models of asset pricing and portfolio choice, pricing and hedging of derivative securities, and the applications of contingent claim pricing models to the valuation of real assets and corporate liabilities. Prerequisite: Open to doctoral students in the Faculty of Business, the Department of Economics and the Program of Mathematical Finance. For all other students, written permission of instructor required. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.

This seminar is a single-term course offered over two terms. Members of the faculty and visiting speakers will often present their research. Advanced students are expected to present original work related to their doctoral theses. Other students will discuss and critique papers on the frontiers of current research. Pre- or corequisites: FIN 701, 702, and 703. Open to doctoral students in the Faculty of Business, the Department of Economics and the Program of Mathematical Finance. For all other students, written permission of instructor required. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.

This seminar is a single-term course offered over two terms. Members of the faculty and visiting speakers will often present their research. Advanced students are expected to present original work related to their doctoral theses. Other students will discuss and critique papers on the frontiers of current research. Pre- or corequisites: FIN 701, 702, and 703. Open to doctoral students in the Faculty of Business, the Department of Economics and the Program of Mathematical Finance. For all other students, written permission of instructor required. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.

Understanding valuation, capital markets, venture capital, international markets, and corporate risk management. Restricted to students registered in the MBA China Program.

This course introduces students to frameworks for analyzing major financial decisions made by companies. Topics include discounted cash flow techniques, financial asset valuation, capital budgeting principles, capital structure, and related corporate financial policies. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

Understanding cash flow analysis, short-term financing, pro formas, the assessment of financial performance, ratio analysis and the role of financial intermediaries. Restricted to students registered in the MBA China Program.

This course is concerned with the organization, evolution and structure of, and functions performed by, investment banks. Specifically, the course will cover topics such as the offering of securities to the public, the underwriting process, normal course and short form prospectus offerings, and private placements. In addition, exchange listings, maintaining exchange trading status, the role of research analysts and insider trading regulation will be studied. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

This course establishes comprehensive investment principles. Coverage includes portfolio selection and asset pricing, market efficiency, security analysis, fixed income analysis, derivatives, and portfolio performance evaluation. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

This course builds on the introductory course in finance and discusses advanced corporate finance theory including financial structure, payout policy, cost of capital, valuation of companies, debt and equity financing, and financial planning. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

This course describes how to use derivatives to manage financial risks arising from changes in market factors such as interest rates, currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and stock prices. Derivative markets, the properties and pricing of forwards, futures, and options, and how risk management contributes to firm value will be discussed. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

This course examines financial and economic aspects of corporate mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring, paying attention to the valuation and shareholder wealth effects of these decisions. It also investigates the relation between corporate ownership and financial structure and performance, anti-takeover devices, and international mergers. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

A week-long intensive course. Understanding cash flow analysis, short-term financing, pro formas, the assessment of financial performance, ratio analysis and the role of financial intermediaries. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.

This course discusses the characteristics and valuation of fixed income securities. It provides tools to manage interest rate risk, including interest rate derivatives (swaps, swaptions, futures and forward rate agreements).Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

This course introduces key concepts in financial accounting. Topics include accounting principles, balance sheet, income and cash flow statements, and accounting standards and frameworks.

This course describes how to analyze and extract information from a firm's financial statements. Topics include cash flow analysis, pro forma statements, financial performance assessment, ratio analysis, forensic accounting, and financial reporting assessment.

This course discusses financial markets and asset classes. Topics include capital raising through debt and equity issuance, private debt and equity, venture capital, real assets, and financing and investing innovations.

This course provides frameworks to understand how sustainable finance (sometimes labeled ESG - environmental, social, and governance) affects companies, investors, and other stakeholders. Topics include ESG reporting and measurement, managing ESG risks, investing with an ESG focus, and capitalizing on new opportunities related to ESG.

Understanding valuation, capital markets, venture capital, international markets, and corporate risk management. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.

This course discusses the international economic environment, foreign currency markets, and financial management in an international setting. Key topics are exchange rate models, managing currency risks, international investments, capital budgeting, and financing decisions in an international context. Prerequisites: FIN 806 and FIN 808. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

Financial market and institutional development are covered from a historical perspective. Asset pricing anomalies and bubbles are also examined. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

This course discusses cases and current topics in finance. Insights and concepts from the entire program are applied in an integrated framework with a focus on China. Prerequisites: FIN 806 and FIN 808. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

Contemporary approaches to folklore. May include a fieldwork component. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in MLCS 204.

History, concepts, and practices of folklore. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in MLCS 205.

Folktale, legend, and folk belief as utilized in contemporary film. North American and international studios and their approaches to filmic folklore. Normally the course will cover either live-action and/or animated film. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in MLCS 275.

Analysis of digital expressions of folklore. Study of the use of folklore in the production of digital materials. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in MLCS 375.

Seminar in Folklore Studies. Includes a fieldwork research project. Prerequisite: 3 units in FOLK at the senior level. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in MLCS 405.

Economic aspects of forest production, marketing, finance, and policy. Prerequisite: ECON 101.

Analysis of forest resource policy formation and evaluation. Review of selected policies and programs provincially, nationally, and internationally. Analysis of current policy issues. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, ECON 269, ECON 365, or FOREC 345. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Renewable Resources and Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES).) [REES]

Individual study. Investigations of a special problem involving field or library study and preparation of written reports. Prerequisite: consent of Department Chair.

Analysis of selected research problems and design or research projects in forest economics. Prerequisite: consent of Department Chair.

Economic aspects of forest production, marketing, finance, and policy. Not to be taken if credit received for FOREC 345. Prerequisite: ECON 101

Analysis of forest resource policy formation and evaluation. Review of selected policies and programs provincially, nationally, and internationally. Analysis of current policy issues. Not to be taken if credit received for FOREC 473. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, ECON 269, ECON 365, or FOREC 345, or consent of instructor. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Renewable Resources and Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES).) [REES]

Vise à mettre en place les compétences orales et écrites nécessaires, ie., fondamentales et acquises, par un usage éclectique des méthodes appropriées , notamment actionnelle et inductive, et dans le cadre d'une francophonie multiculturelle. Note(s): (1) Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des créditspour FRANC 110. (2) Affectation par l'évaluation initiale obligatoire. Faire référence à Tests de langue section du calendrier.

Vise à mettre en place les compétences orales et écrites nécessaires, ie., fondamentales et acquises, par un usage éclectique des méthodes appropriées, notamment actionnelle et inductive, et dans le cadre d'une francophonie multiculturelle. Préalable: FRANC 116. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FRANC 111.

Pratique du français (parlé, lu et écrit) et exploration culturelle en contexte francophone majoritaire. Par le biais d'activités d'écoute, d'interaction orale, de lecture et d'écriture, ce cours vise à permettre aux futurs enseignants d'acquérir une plus grande autonomie en français et de découvrir divers registres de langue en situation de communication authentique. Préalable: Affectation par l'évaluation initiale au début du programme. Note : Ce cours est réservé aux étudiants inscrits au BEd et est offert dans le cadre du Programme Explore pour les étudiants en éducation.

Dernière étape de l'acquisition systématique du français, de tous ses éléments, tant au niveau grammatical et syntaxique, que sur le plan de l'oral et de l'écrit, à l'aide de textes de toutes sortes et favorisant la méthode inductive, toujours dans le cadre d'une francophonie diverse et multiculturelle. Préalable(s): FRANC 117 ou affectation par l'évaluation initiale obligatoire (Faire référence à Tests de langue section du calendrier). Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FRANC 211.

Axé sur les formes d'expression dans la pratique et l'académique, le cours vise à compléter le cheminement qui mène à la maîtrise de la langue française dans toutes ses nuances et complexités, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit. Note(s) : (1) Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FRANC 221 et 226. (2) Ce cours est réservé aux étudiants du BScInf (bilingue).

Axé sur les formes d'expression dans la pratique et l'académique, le cours vise à compléter le cheminement qui mène à la maîtrise de la langue française dans toutes ses nuances et complexités, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit. Préalable (s): FRANC 216 ou 217 ou affectation par l'évaluation initiale obligatoire (Faire référence à Tests de langue section du calendrier). Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FRANC 221 et 224.

Consolidation des éléments travaillés au FRANC 226. Préalable: FRANC 226.

Pratique de la rédaction technique, journalistique et de la vulgarisation scientifique. Préalable: FRANC 226. Note : Ce cours n'est pas accessible pour les étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits en FRANC 233.

Pratique de la rédaction technique, journalistique et de la vulgarisation scientifique pour les sciences infirmières. Préalable: FRANC 224. Notes: (1) Ce cours est réservé aux étudiants du programme BScInf (bilingue). (2) Ce cours n'est pas accessible pour les étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits en FRANC 232.

Ce cours vise l'acquisition d'une maîtrise de la langue française spécifique au monde des affaires, afin d'optimiser la communication écrite et orale dans ce domaine, par une consolidation linguistique, méthodologique et rédactionnelle liée au contexte et aux situations du monde des affaires. Préalable(s): 3 crédits FRANC de niveau 200 ou 300. Note : Ce cours est réservé aux étudiants du programme bilingue en administration des affaires.

La compréhension, l'analyse et la synthèse d'informations. L'étude et la manipulation du raisonnement logique. La recherche et l'exploitation des arguments. L'élaboration et la mise en forme de la dissertation comme texte clair, cohérent et convaincant. Travaux pratiques. Ce cours présuppose une bonne connaissance de la langue française aux plans grammatical, syntaxique et lexical. Préalable(s): FRANC 226 ou 227 ou affectation par l'évaluation initiale obligatoire (Faire référence à Tests de langue section du calendrier). Note: ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FRANC 322.

Ce cours, de niveau linguistique C1 du Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL), vise l'acquisition d'une maîtrise de la langue française spécifique au milieu éducatif, afin d'optimiser la communication écrite et orale dans ce domaine, par la consolidation linguistique, méthodologique et rédactionnelle liée au contexte et aux situations du monde de l'école. Préalable(s) : FRANC 226 ou affectation par test de placement. Note : ce cours est réservé aux étudiants du programme d'Éducation.

La mise en évidence des possibilités créatrices du dialogue et de la nécessité de faire découvrir, par le jeu dramatique, le fond commun et permanent de la langue parlée et de la langue écrite. Pratique de la préparation et de la mise en marche des dramatisations, afin d'explorer la création des diverses formes dramatiques. Note : Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits en ADRAM 249.

Approfondissement du français (parlé, lu et écrit) et exploration culturelle en contexte francophone majoritaire. Par le biais d'activités d'écoute, d'interaction orale, de lecture et d'écriture, ce cours vise à permettre aux futurs enseignants d'acquérir une autonomie et une aisance langagières en situation de communication authentique et de découvrir la francophonie canadienne au quotidien. Préalable: Affectation par l'évaluation initiale au début du programme. Note : Ce cours est réservé aux étudiants inscrits au BEd et est offert dans le cadre du Programme Explore pour les étudiants en education.

Techniques de lecture à voix haute, exploration des ressources corporelles, vocales, musicales, visuelles et spatiales pour la lecture devant public. Survol historique de la lecture, interprétation de textes divers et procédés de mise en lecture publique. Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant suivi ADRAM 310. Préalable(s): 6 crédits de niveau 200 parmi FRANC, ADRAM ou l'équivalent.

Perfectionnement du français (parlé, lu et écrit) et intégration culturelle en contexte francophone majoritaire. Par le biais d'activités langagières et culturelles variées, ce cours vise à permettre aux futurs enseignants de vivre la francophonie canadienne au quotidien et d'acquérir une aisance et une spontanéité dans diverses situations de communication sociale et professionnelle. Préalable: Affectation par l'évaluation initiale au début du programme. Note : Ce cours est réservé aux étudiants inscrits au BEd et est offert dans le cadre du Programme Explore pour les étudiants en éducation.

Panorama d'ensemble d'une ou de plusieurs littératures maghrébine, africaine, antillaise, ou des les de l'Océan Indien.

Théorie et pratique du processus créatif dans l'écriture; introduction aux procédés discursifs de la poésie, du roman et de la pièce de théâtre. Préalable(s): 3 crédits de littérature niveau 200 ou 3 crédits ADRAM niveau 200. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ADRAM 484.

Ce cours viseà permettre aux étudiants d'approfondir un sujet de leur choix en langue française ouen littérature française ou francophone. Préalable(s): 6 crédits en langue française ou en littérature française ou francophone de niveau 300.

Préparation du mémoire requis en quatrième année du programme de spécialisation en Français-langue et littérature.

Préparation du mémoire requis en quatrième année du programme de spécialisation en Français-langue et littérature.

Intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language and designed to develop basic skills: listening, reading, speaking, writing, and intercultural competence. Note: not to be taken by students with native or near native proficiency, or with French 30 or its equivalents in Canada and other countries.

Prerequisite: FREN 111 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with native or near native proficiency, or with French 30 or its equivalents in Canada and other countries.

Intended to expand comprehension and production skills in written and oral French with a focus on intercultural competence. Prerequisite: French 30 (or equivalent) or FREN 112 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in FRANC 116.

Prerequisite: FREN 211 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in FRANC 117.

Prerequisite: FREN 297. This course can also be applied to the MLCS Certificate in Translation Studies.

Designed to improve the student's command of French through intensive oral practice and advanced written exercises. Prerequisite: FREN 212 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in FREN 297, 298 or FRANC 216, 217, 226.

Tools necessary to conduct literary analyses and essay writing. Prerequisite: FREN 297, FREN 298 or FREN 300.