French

 

French is the official language in 29 countries and is spoken by some 274 million people, of which 76 million are native speakers. The number of French speakers is expected to grow sharply, with population growth in Africa. French is a Romance language (derived from Latin) and shares its origins with Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific standards, and is a primary or second language of many international organisations including the UN, the EU, NATO and the WTO. Proficiency in French is essential for anyone considering a career in any international organisation. In 2011, French was ranked the third most useful language for business, after English and Mandarin. Speaking French will give you access to business opportunities in countries in Europe, Africa and North America.

French modules for 2024/25 are offered at Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

They can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. Modules with 44 taught classroom hours are worth 15 credits, those with 88 taught classroom hours are worth 30 credits. Check your level or take a diagnostic test.

Most of our modules are year-long. Intensive modules (two sessions @ 2 hours a week) can also be taken over one semester only. All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. 

To register for a non-credit bearing module, fill in the online application form. Please read the General Information before submitting your application or to find out how to apply for a credit-bearing module.

All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. The modules offered in 2024-25 are listed below. 

To help with your application, you can use this form to find the right module code. You will then need to follow the instructions on the form to submit your application.

French Language and Culture 1a (one session per week over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4111 (15 credits) / LAN4116 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 9-11 am (Bancroft 1.22A: Lang Lab 3)

 French Language and Culture 1a (two sessions per week, semester 1 only)

• Module Code: LAN4011 (15 credits) / LAN4016 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (23^rd September – 13^th December 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: there are two options:
  • Group A: Wed 9-11 (Queens: QB-211) AND Thu 2-4 pm (J.O.Jones LG7)
  • Group B: Mon & Wed 11-1 pm (Mon: iQ East Court 2.01, Wed: Bancroft 3.27)

 French Language and Culture 1a (two sessions per week, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN4013 (15 credits) / LAN4018 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 2-4 pm (Bancroft 3.22) AND Wed 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.20)

 French Language and Culture 1 (two sessions per week, over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4010 (30 credits) / LAN4015 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
• Class times: there are two options:
  • Group A: Semester 1: Wed 9-11 (Queens: QB-211) AND Thu 2-4 pm (J.O.Jones LG7), Semester 2: Mon & Tue 4-6 pm (both sessions in Bancroft 1.20)
  • Group B: Mon & Wed 11-1 pm (Semester 1: Mon: iQ East Court 2.01, Wed: Bancroft 3.27; Semester 2: Mon: Bancroft 1.08, Wed: Bancroft 3.27)

 French Language and Culture 1b (one session per week, over two semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4112 (15 credits) / LAN4117 (non-credit)
• For: learners with level A1. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Thursday 4-6 pm (Bancroft 3.18)

 French Language and Culture 1b (two sessions per week, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN4012 (15 credits) / LAN4017 (non-credit)
• For: learners with level A1. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: there are two options:
  • Group A: Mon & Tue 4-6 pm (both sessions in Bancroft 1.20)
  • Group B: Mon & Wed 11-1 pm (Mon: Bancroft 1.08, Wed: Bancroft 3.27)

French Language and Culture 2a (one session per week, over two semesters)

• Module Code: LAN5111 (15 credits) / LAN5116 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Intermediate B1
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 4-6 pm (Queens: QB-201)

 French Language and Culture 2a (two sessions per week, semester 1 only)

• Module Code: LAN5011 (15 credits) / LAN5016 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Intermediate B1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (23^rd September – 13^th December 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon & Thu 3-5 pm (Mon: ArtsOne 1.25, Thu: Bancroft 1.21

 French Language and Culture 2 (two sessions per week, over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN5010 (30 credits) / LAN5015 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A2. Target level: Upper Intermediate B1-B2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
• Class times: Semester 1: Mon & Thu 3-5 pm (Mon: ArtsOne 1.25, Thu: Bancroft 1.21), Semester 2: Mon 12-2 pm (Bancroft 1.02.5) AND Thu 3-5 pm (Bancroft 1.21)

 French Language and Culture 2b (two sessions per week, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN5012 (15 credits) / LAN5017 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level B1. Target level: Upper Intermediate B1-B2
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 12-2 pm (Bancroft 1.02.5) AND Thu 3-5 pm (Bancroft 1.21)

French Language and Culture 3a (one session per week, over two semesters)

• Module Code: LAN6111 (15 credits) / LAN6116 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level B1-B2. Target level: Upper Intermediate B2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Friday 4-6 pm (Graduate Centre 202)

French Language and Culture 3a (two sessions per week, semester 1 only)

• Module Code: Module Code: LAN6011 (15 credits) / LAN6016 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level B1-B2. Target level: Upper Intermediate B2
• Schedule: 11 weeks (23^rd September – 13^th December 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Wed & Fri 11-1 pm (Wed: Bancroft 3.17, Fri: Bancroft 1.21)

French Language and Culture 3 (two sessions per week, over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN6010 (30 credits) / LAN6015 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level B1-B2. Target level: Advanced B2-C1
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
• Class times: Semester 1: Wed & Fri 11-1 pm (Wed: Bancroft 3.17, Fri: Bancroft 1.21), Semester 2: Mon 3-5 pm (Bancroft 2.07) AND Fri 11-1 pm (Bancroft 2.07)

 French Language and Culture 3b (two sessions per week, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN6012 (15 credits) / LAN6017 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level B2. Target level: Advanced B2-C1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 3-5 pm (Bancroft 2.07) AND Fri 11-1 pm (Bancroft 2.07)

Please note that in some cases there may be changes to days/times or venue prior to the start of teaching. Any changes will be updated on this website.