Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
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French 3870A/B

HISTORY OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE


An overview of the internal and external evolution of French, from Latin to the present. Historical phonetics, morphology and syntax shed light on lexical developments as well as philological issues arising in French texts of different periods. Social and political factors influencing the status of French today are also considered.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course from French 2905A/B, French 2906A/B, French 2907A/B (or French 2900), or permission of the Department of French Studies. French 2805A/B and French 2806A/B are strongly recommended.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY B i  
Subject Code: FRENCH

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