Undergraduate Program Calendar 2009|10

University Certificate in French Language Proficiency


Regulations effective September 1, 2009

The University Certificate in French Language Proficiency allows students to obtain a credential by taking only French courses. Completion of this certificate provides functional competence in oral and written French. Program Plans Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements. Counselling Services offers an assessment website, "Mapping Your Future: Your Career and Athabasca University." Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating. Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.


	Program Structure

	Total credits in the program	30

	Required credits	24

	Elective credits	6

	Residency requirement. A minimum of 15 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University.	15

	Graduation with Distinction or Great Distinction. At least 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University in order to be considered.	24

	Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits	None permitted


	General certificate regulations

	Required Courses (24 credits)


FREN 200	First Year University French I	(3)
FREN 201	First Year University French II	(3)
FREN 362	Second Year University French	(6)
FREN 375	Vocabulary Expansion	(6)
FREN 383	Pratique orale thématique	(3)
FREN 401	Composition française	(3)



	Elective Courses (select 6 credits from the following)


FREN 363	Le roman français du XXe siecle	(3)
FREN 374	Introduction à la littérature canadienne-française	(6)
FREN 387	Français langue des affaires	(3)
FREN 402	Pensée et structure de l'anglais et du français	(3)
FREN 403	Stylistique comparée	(3)

	Specific Regulations
1.	Students holding an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate in French from any post-secondary institution (including Athabasca University) may not enrol in this program.

2.	Prerequisites for each course must be fulfilled.

3.	Students with oral proficiency via a non-transferable course at a level equivalent to FREN 383 may have the requirement waived, but must replace these 3 credits to satisfy the 30-credit requirement of this certificate. For information about bursaries for French language teachers and those teaching in French, contact your nearest career development centre. Bursaries are only available to Alberta residents.


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