After reaching an intermediate level in French in our programs, you’ll also be introduced to the world of French Linguistics and Sociolinguistics. We offer a range of courses taught in French about French, its structures and how the language is really used. We also look at social issues related to French and multilingualism in Canada and the rest of la Francophonie.
Our team of professors is very active in research on linguistics, applied linguistics and sociolinguistics. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them to learn more about their current projects!
French Linguistics and Sociolinguistics at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
Our courses will introduce you to both linguistics, the description and analysis of French pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, and sociolinguistics, which looks at where and how French is used in social settings, as well as social issues related to French and multilingualism.
Where did the French language come from, and how has it changed over time? What are the differences between French in Canada and elsewhere?
French linguistics opens up the world of this diverse and constantly evolving language. You’ll get to learn about how people actually speak French, and how they feel about it when they do. Some highlights include learning about French accents, creoles, dialects, and even slang. Learn to transcribe spoken French using the International Phonetic Alphabet, make language maps, and draw tree diagrams of French words and sentences.
Take our course on FREN 3417 French in Canada to learn more about the realities of French-speaking communities in the province and around Canada and to discover their specific language uses and accents.
Our course offering in French Linguistics and Sociolinguistics:
Please note that not all courses listed are offered in a given year. Some of the courses are rotated depending on professors’ availability. To know what courses are being offered this year, please consult our current offering.
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Course description
FREN 2401 Introduction à la linguistique française
