FRAN 404

History of the French Language I

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

The evolution of the language from the eighth to the 18th century. Through the study of representative literary and non-literary texts in the original, in relation to historical circumstances, students will acquire familiarity with major social and cultural events and become aware of the diversity and the mobility of the language.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 404, FREN 425A.

Formerly: FREN 425A

Prerequisites: 375 or equivalent.

Undergraduate course in French offered by the Department of French in the Faculty of Humanities.