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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 in the context of simple asset pricing models. This course introduces the valuation of financial assets such as bonds and stocks. The concept of Net Present Value in capital investments is also introduced, along with basic financial planning. Other topics include an introduction to Markowitz diversification, the Capital Asset Pricing Model, and basic cost of capital estimation. Not open to students who have completed FIN 501. Corequisites: ACCTG 501, BUEC 503, MGTSC 501. FIN 502 must be taken as part of a FIN 502, FIN 503 sequence.

Fundamental concepts in the modern theory of corporate finance are discussed. This course introduces dividend policy, capital structure, cost of capital and its relation to leverage, and an advanced treatment of capital investments. An introduction to derivatives payoffs and valuation concludes the course. Not open to students who have completed FIN 501. Prerequisite: FIN 502.

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 501. Corequisite: 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 will introduce the perspective, required knowledge, skills, and context for the position of Chief Financial Officer. Ethical aspects of business situations and relationships will also be addressed. 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 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. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

Advanced discussion of asset choice and financial structure. Supplemental case study. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

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. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

Financial and economic aspects of corporate mergers, restructuring, downsizing, and bankruptcy are examined. Relations between corporate structure and performance are investigated. Specific attention is paid to the roles of top management and boards of directors. Special issues relating to privatization and restructuring in former socialist economies are studied. 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 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. Restricted to students registered in the MFM Program.

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

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. 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.

Combination of comprehensive global financial management cases from the CFO perspective and presentations and discussions on current financial management topics including lectures from CFOs and others with significant expertise in global financial market and institutions. 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]

Specifically designed for elementary, junior and senior high French as a second language teachers who have a basic knowledge of French. Teachers will have numerous opportunities to use the vocabulary and idiomatic expressions related to the themes outlined in the general and specific learner expectations of Alberta Learning's Program of Study for the beginner levels of French as a second language. Vocabulary development and conversational practice will be centered on these themes and those found in the learning resources approved by Alberta Learning. Language laboratory sessions will concentrate on improving one's diction and pronunciation. Little English will be spoken in this course and will be limited to brief explanations. May contain alternate delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Specifically designed for junior and senior high French as a second language teachers who have reached the intermediate proficiency level. Teachers will have numerous opportunities to use the vocabulary and idiomatic expressions related to the themes outlined in the general and specific learner expectations of Alberta Learning's Program of Study for French as a second language intermediate levels. Vocabulary development and conversational practice will be centered on these themes and those found in the learning resources approved by Alberta Learning. Language laboratory sessions will concentrate on improving one's diction and pronunciation. Little English will be spoken in this course and will be limited to brief explanations. May contain alternate delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Specifically designed for senior high French as a second language teachers who have reached a high intermediate or advanced proficiency level. Teachers will have numerous opportunities to use the vocabulary and idiomatic expressions related to the themes outlined in the general and specific learner expectations of Alberta Learning's French as a Second language Program of Study at the senior high level. Vocabulary development and conversational practice will be centered on these themes and those found in the learning resources approved by Alberta Learning. Language laboratory sessions will concentrate on improving one's diction and pronunciation. Little English will be spoken in this course and will be limited to brief explanations. May contain alternate delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Ce cours est destiné aux enseignants et enseignantes de français langue seconde qui maîtrisent suffisamment bien le français mais qui veulent acquérir une plus grande spontanéité. L'accent sera mis sur l'acquisition des termes et tournures propres à l'enseignement au quotidien. Par des mises en situation et des jeux de rôles, on pratiquera le vocabulaire spécialisé de la gestion de classe et de l'animation pédagogique. Les sessions de laboratoire de langue permettront aux étudiants et aux étudiantes d'améliorer leur diction et leur prononciation. Peut comprendre des sections Alternative Delivery; veuillez consulter la page Fees Payment Guide dans la section University Regulations de l'annuaire.

Fondé sur la prémisse que les besoins de formation en français varient grandement d'un apprenant à l'autre, ce cours vise à permettre à l'apprenant de se familiariser avec les ressources pédagogiques disponibles à l'Internet par le biais de visites guidées. Le cours couvrira la grammaire, le vocabulaire, la rédaction et la révision de textes, la compréhension auditive et la culture. De plus, le format du cours permettra aux apprenants de se développer une banque de liens qui leur sera utile au-delà du cours, que ce soit pour leur propre apprentissage ou pour l'enseignement. Le cours est approprié aux apprenants de niveau intermédiaire ou avancé. Peut comprendre des sections Alternative Delivery; veuillez consulter la page Fees Payment Guide dans la section University Regulations de l'annuaire.

Ce cours est destiné aux personnes qui maîtrisent déjà la grammaire française. L'accent sera mis sur la rédaction de textes professionnels répondant à des buts spécifiques de communication (rapport annuel, lettre aux parents, chapitre de manuel, etc.). La pratique intense de l'écriture permettra à l'apprenant et l'apprenante d'approfondir ses connaissances du français écrit. Le clavardage ponctuel et continu entre l'apprenant / l'apprenante et l'animateur / l'animatrice permettra d'individualiser l'enseignement / apprentissage de la langue. Peut comprendre des sections Alternative Delivery; veuillez consulter la page Fees Payment Guide dans la section University Regulations de l'annuaire.

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.

Étude du français parlé et écrit, par la mise en relation de la langue et de son usage dans un contexte socio-culturel francophone précis. Travaux pratiques d'écoute, de lecture, d'écriture et, surtout, d'expression orale. Préalable(s): French 30 ou l'équivalent, ou FRANC 101 ou FREN 100 ou 111/112. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FREN 150 ou 211/212.

Étude du français parlé et écrit, par la mise en relation de la langue et de son usage dans un contexte socio-culturel francophone précis. Travaux pratiques d'écoute, de lecture, d'écriture et, surtout, d'expression orale. Préalable(s): French 30 ou l'équivalent, ou FRANC 101 ou FREN 100 ou 111/112. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FREN 150 ou 211/212.

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.

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 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 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.

Étude des fondements de la traduction appliquée à des textes généraux. Travaux pratiques, méthode et théorie. Préalable(s): *6 parmi FRANC 322, 331, 332, 475, LINGQ 300. Note(s): (1) Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FREN 454. (2) Ce cours exige une bonne connaissance du français et de l'anglais.

Comparaison des moyens d'expression du français et de l'anglais. Traduction: théorie et pratique. Travaux d'application. Préalable(s): FRANC 221 ou l'équivalent. Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FREN 400. Note: Ce cours exige une bonne connaissance du français et de l'anglais; il est recommandé à l'étudiant de suivre auparavant le cours FRANC 332.

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): FRANC 228, 235 et *3 en littérature de niveau 300. 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 en langue française ouen 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 251, 252 or FRANC 165, 166, 210, 211.

Tools necessary to conduct literary analyses and essay writing. Prerequisite: FREN 297.

Mythology, the supernatural, superstition as cultural and literary phenomena in the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: FREN 297.

Functions and manifestations of the food paradigm in Francophone cinematographic and narrative texts. Prerequisite: FREN 297.

Francophone cultural texts from a postcolonial perspective with a focus on migration, community, exile, and identity. Prerequisite: FREN 297.

The evolution of Francophone societies from a multidisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: FREN 297.

Addresses either a given period or a particular facet of Francophone literary texts tied to three loosely connected themes that go back to the very origins of French as a language and continue to shape cultural expression. Prerequisite: FREN 297.

Uses the study of various intellectual and historical events to provide students with a window into the French world. Prerequisite: FREN 297 or consent of Department. Offered in La Rochelle, France only. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

French & Francophone cultures as expressed in media other than literature, from the invention of cinema through contemporary artistic, socio-cultural, and political forms. Prerequisite: FREN 297.

Prerequisite: FREN 254 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in FREN 353. This course can also be applied to the MLCS Certificate in Translation Studies.

Overview of the pronunciation of Standard French. Prerequisite: FREN 297 or consent of Department.

Prerequisite: FREN 297.

Interactions between language and society in the Francophone world. Prerequisite: 6 units from: FREN 301, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 333.

An experiential study of La Rochelle, its people and history. Prerequisite: FREN 299 or consent of Department.