Carleton University · FREN 3415

History of French

Official title : Histoire du français

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Internal evolution of the history of French and its external influences. From its presumed and real origins to its current states. Contributing languages. Language contacts. Dynamics of linguistic change. Vehicularization and vernacularization. Ideologies of the French language.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): FREN 2401 or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): FREN 2401 or permission of the Department.
  • Three-hour-per-week course.
Reference text in its original language

Évolution interne de l'histoire du français et de ses influences externes. De sa naissance, présumée et réelle, à ses états actuels. Les langues contributrices. Contacts linguistiques. Dynamiques du changement linguistique. Véhicularisation et vernacularisation. Idéologies de la langue française.

  • Prerequisite(s): FREN 2401 or permission of the Department.
  • Cours trois heures par semaine.

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