Children's Literature.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school.

Contemporary Issues in Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks.

Survey of English Literature 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A survey of English literature after 1750 for students not registered in English programs.

Beginners French 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice.

Beginners French 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice.

Elementary French 01.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

This two-term course uses a task-based approach to provide students with authentic materials related to Canadian culture and prepares them for real life communication. Therefore, class time will be mostly dedicated to the completion of communicative tasks which often rely on the use of technology (mobile apps, blogs and other online tools). This course tackles different topics that students can relate to in their personal, social and academic life, and provides a review and further training in elementary language structures to develop their communication skills and digital literacy in French.

Elementary French 01.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

See FRSL 207D1 for course description.

Oral and Written French 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Language lab attendance required. Grammar review, comprehension, vocabulary development, selected readings and group discussions.

Oral and Written French 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

See FRSL 211D1 for course description.

Introduction to the Study of Language.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

General interest course; intended for students in all fields. Topics include: linguistic competence vs. performance, language and the brain, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language universals, pragmatics.

Introduction to Linguistics.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

General introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Covers the core theoretical subfields of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also provides background on other subfields including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, linguistic variation, and language acquisition.

Modern Greek Literature.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Offers a panorama of Modern Greek literature in translation. It examines a corpus of texts selected according to each year's thematic topic of study.

English Exam for Teacher Certification.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

The English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) is a Quebec Ministry of Education-required component of the B.Ed. degree. The exam is coordinated by an independent organization, the Centre for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (CEETC). Consists of a 2-hour exam designed to assess teacher candidates' competency in the language of instruction. Must be completed before the 3rd Field Experience. Students must register for EDEC 215 and register for the EETC on the CEETC website. Students who do not pass after four attempts require permission from the Internships Student Affairs Office to re-take the exam.

Indigenous Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy, primarily in Canada but also world-wide. Consideration of the diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Examines how a teacher's professional identity and practice can be influenced by an understanding of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews.

Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

The organization of Quebec education, including Indigenous education, from historical, political, social, cultural and legal perspectives. The implications and contributions of policy decisions to schools, students, and families.

Philosophical Foundations.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators.

Media, Technology and Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings.

Classroom Practices.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Competency-based discipline skills and methods of classroom management, emphasizing the relationship between theory and practice; the rationale for various approaches to classroom management; strategies for developing instruction that focus attention and reduce off-task behaviour.

First Field Experience (TESL).

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Students are assigned to a school for a "participant observer" field experience. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at .

Second Field Experience (TESL).

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Supervised student teaching. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at .

Third Field Experience (TESL).

Terms offered: Fall 2025

Supervised student teaching in a school. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience, dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships Student Affairs Office website .

Fourth Field Experience (TESL).

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Supervised student teaching in a school. Students will be expected to assume a much increased responsibility for student learning, classroom management, and evaluation. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at .

Educational Psychology.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act.

Diverse Learners.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Inclusion debates; review of the evolution of the history of inclusive education; models of development ( eco-systemic models); characteristics, teaching practices; teachers' roles in inclusive classrooms. Overview of characteristics, causes, needs, and teaching strategies for diverse and exceptional students, teaching and learning for differences in intellectual, emotional, behavioural, sensory, physical and learning domains found in effective inclusive classrooms. Working with families.

Instruction in Inclusive Schools.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating effective learning programs for diverse learners, and consideration of their more general applicability. Adapting curriculum and instruction for learners with varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. Collaboration with students, families, and other educators (or stakeholders) in the instructional process. Application of adaptations at the classroom and school level for all students in inclusive schools.

First Professional Seminar.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

How to observe in second language classrooms. Students will be introduced to ways of observing instructional practices and procedures and will begin to reflect on various interactional patterns between teachers and students as observed in the First Year Field Experience. Professional portfolios and professional competencies will be addressed.

Communication in Education for TESL in Quebec.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Designed to develop academic and professional communication in education, both oral and written. Tailored to the needs of future ESL teachers in Quebec. Exposure to different professional and social situations via role playing, problem-solving, and various oral and written interactions in French and/or English as appropriate.

Second Professional Seminar (TESL).

Terms offered: Summer 2025

The course aims to develop basic practices in planning and teaching in ESL classrooms at the elementary and secondary levels, including reflective analysis. Professional portfolios and professional competencies will be addressed.

Foundations of L2 Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

This introduction to the field of second language education provides an overview of the supporting disciplines (e.g., linguistics, psychology, sociology and education) and includes historical and analytical perspectives on the development of L2 teaching through an examination of approaches to L2 instruction and specific teaching methods.

Sociolinguistics and L2 Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

This course introduces students to various social aspects of language, language use, and language learning by examining second language education from three interrelated perspectives: sociolinguistics, discourse, and culture. Issues range from language variation and social attitudes to conversational analysis and cross-cultural communication.

L2 Learning: Classroom Settings.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

This course provides an introduction to theory and research in second language acquisition (SLA). It is designed to help students understand the processes, developmental patterns and factors contributing to SLA so that the students will be prepared to evaluate and develop teaching procedures in light of this understanding.

Pedagogical Grammar.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

The course focuses on how the English language works as a system, examining it from the levels of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse. These aspects will be considered in relation to second language teaching and learning.

Third Year Professional Seminar.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Classroom processes such as teaching and learning strategies, lesson planning and implementation, classroom organization and management, and developing a reflective teaching and learning practice. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed.

Literacy 1:Teaching Reading in ESL.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Examines current literacy theory and practice, focusing on the teaching of reading skills for the comprehension and appreciation of texts in various genres, formats and functions, in ESL for elementary and secondary level students. Top-down and bottom-up reading processes; cultural and general background knowledge; knowledge of language including grammar and vocabulary are addressed.

Literacy 2: Teaching Writing in ESL.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Examines current literacy theory and practice, focusing on the teaching of writing skills for the production of texts in various genres, formats and functions, in ESL for elementary and secondary level students. Based on an understanding of writing as a process, key areas include: the adaptation and development of appropriate writing activities; feedback and revision; theme- and literature-based activities; and building upon reading and oral activities.

Teaching Oral Skills in ESL.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Application of the English sound system to practical ESL teaching situations, planning and integrating pronunciation (as well as other oral skills, such as fluency) into activities and projects, developing materials, and assessing progress.

Essentials of English Grammar.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners.

Assessment in TESL.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

This course deals with the role of assessment in TESL. Students will explore the kinds of information needed to make educational decisions in second language courses, different techniques for collecting that information, and ways for interpreting it. Principles and methods for assessment with and without tests are discussed and practiced.

Fourth Professional Seminar.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Professional competencies and final preparation of professional portfolios will be addressed. Focus is on development as a TESL professional, preparation for the workplace, and analysis, reflection, problem solving and support of actual teaching practice.

Methods in TESL 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Intermediate-level skills in planning and teaching appropriate lessons, activities, and projects for ESL learners in a variety of programs at the elementary and secondary school levels.

Methods in TESL 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Advanced-level skills in planning appropriate lessons, activities, units and projects for ESL learners in a variety of programs at the elementary and secondary levels.

Equity and Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Introduction to and exploration of contemporary issues and theories about equity in education and society in Quebec/Canada from a range of perspectives, including the historical, political, social, and economic. Provides learning opportunities for future educators to critically reflect upon and engage with equity issues and concerns in relation to schooling, including the exploration of classroom resources and activities that foster anti-racism, anti-oppression and intercultural approaches.

Global Education and Social Justice.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom.

Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An introduction to theories on children's visual expression and perception, lesson planning, and classroom-oriented studio practice.

Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts.

Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Study of materials and instructional techniques grounded in an understanding of basic musical concepts and contemporary theories of music teaching and learning. Definition of musical objectives and rationales, selection and development of materials, review of MEQ guidelines. Participation through singing, movement, listening, discussion and lesson planning and implementation.

Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Principles, programs and procedures that an elementary teacher may use to promote the designing and teaching of elementary school P.E.

Introduction to the Study of Language.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

General interest course; intended for students in all fields. Topics include: linguistic competence vs. performance, language and the brain, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language universals, pragmatics.

Introduction to Linguistics.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

General introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Covers the core theoretical subfields of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also provides background on other subfields including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, linguistic variation, and language acquisition.

Le français littéraire (français langue seconde).

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Perfectionnement de l'expression écrite au contact d'une variété de textes littéraires et par la rédaction de courts textes d'invention.

Analyse de textes (français langue seconde) .

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Perfectionnement de l’expression écrite : analyse et apprentissage des règles de composition de divers genres de discours (textes argumentatifs, lettres, dialogues, récits, descriptions ou portraits).

Stylistique comparée.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Initiation aux principes de la traduction par une étude systématique des contrastes entre les structures linguistiques de l'anglais et du français. Une bonne connaissance des deux langues est nécessaire au départ.

Grammaire normative.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Révision des principales difficultés de la langue française.

Littérature française avant 1800.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Introduction à la littérature française des origines à la fin du 18e siècle.

Littérature française depuis 1800.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Introduction à la littérature française des 19e et 20e siècles.

Littérature québécoise.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Introduction à la littérature québécoise des origines à nos jours.

Introductory Modern Greek.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A course for beginners.

Introductory Modern Greek.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

See CLAS 230D1 for course description.

Intermediate Modern Greek 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Oral and written competence in the language at the intermediate level through the study of grammar and vocabulary. Excerpts from literature, film and music introducing the civilization of modern Greece.

Intermediate Modern Greek 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A thorough review of the language at the intermediate level through the study of grammar, vocabulary and derivatives. Excerpts in prose, poetry and newspapers as well as audiovisual material introducing the civilization of modern Greece. a continuation of CLAS 331.

Modern Greek Culture and Society.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Offers a panorama of Greek culture and society through the study of a corpus of documents in Greek pertaining to the year's thematic topic.

Independent Research.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Under the direction of an instructor, an independent research course that makes use of ancient texts in their original language.

Greece: From Ottoman to the European Union.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Examines the emergence of a modern nation state in the Balkans out of the Ottoman empire and its evolution until its present status as a member state of the European Union. A story of Greece and Greeks within the broader regional and global context.

Greek History: Classical Period.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

The Classical period of Greek history, from the end of the Persian wars to the death of Alexandra the Great (479-323 BC).

The Medieval City.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Towns and cities in the Middle Ages as architectural entities, their urban planning and development; main building types, profane and ecclesiastical: castle, defence works, town halls, houses, cathedrals, churches and monasteries; the role architecture played in forming a society.

Greek Mythology.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A survey of the myths and legends of Ancient Greece.

Ancient Greek Literature and Society.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Survey of ancient Greek literature in translation, covering the key genres and texts in their social and historical contexts. The material to be discussed includes Archaic epic, lyric, and elegy; Classical tragedy, comedy, and historiography; Hellenistic poetry, and literature of the Roman Imperial period.

Classical Tradition.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Examines the evolution of Classical Antiquity's social and cultural status from the 17th c. to the present day. Particular consideration is given to the processes of the ongoing professionalization of history and archeology as academic disciplines, the emergence of new political usages of the past, the transformation of cultural practices from the Grand Tour to the modern museum and tourism.

Ancient Mediterranean History.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An introduction to the history of the ancient Mediterranean world, focusing on Greek and Roman civilization.

Greek History: Early Greece.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Historical study of the period from the Mycenean Age to the end of the Archaic Age.

Greek Political Theory.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An examination of the ethical and political theories of ancient Greece, especially those of Plato and Aristotle.

The Presocratic Philosophers.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An examination of the surviving fragments of the presocratic philosophers and schools of philosophy, as well as later reports of their views.

Aristotle.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An examination of selected works by Aristotle. The course considers issues in moral philosophy as well as those found in the logical treatises, the Physics and Metaphysics, and in the philosophy of mind.

Later Greek Philosophy.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An examination of some of the major post-Aristotelian schools of philosophy. Texts from the Peripatetic, Stoic, Epicurean, Sceptical, Platonic, and medical traditions may be considered. Problems in logic, ethics, physics, epistemology, and metaphysics will be addressed.

Ancient Moral Theory.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An examination of central themes of ancient moral theory as treated by two or more contrasting philosophers or philosophical traditions - probably including Plato and/or Aristotle, and possibly some Hellenistic or post-Hellenistic schools.

Western Political Theory 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

The major themes and writers in the political theory of classical antiquity. The political ideas of Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, and the Hellenistic philosophers will be explored through the significant texts of this period.