This minor explores contemporary second language
teaching and learning theory, as well as experientially
based approaches to French language curriculum
development and instructional design, so that
culturally informed and appropriate practices can be
developed and used in French-speaking classrooms.

Lower Division Requirements
Students complete three EDUC lower division units as
well as six FREN units at the 200 division (or can
demonstrate an equivalent knowledge of the
language).

Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units as specified
below, including one or both of
EDUC 378-3 Developing Skills for Teaching Core
   French*
EDUC 380-4 Introduction to Teaching French in
   Canadian Contexts**

and one of
EDUC 480-4 Designs for Learning: French as a
   Secondary Language
EDUC 481-4 Designs for Learning: French Immersion
   Programs and Schools

To bring the total to 15 required units as specified
above, students must also complete two to three of
the following courses, when taught in French.
EDUC 414-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Social
   Studies
EDUC 415-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary
   Mathematics
EDUC 416-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary
   Science
EDUC 474-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Social
   Studies
EDUC 475-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary
   Mathematics
EDUC 476-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary
   Science

*required for students entering Université Laval’s
Explore Program
**students pursuing second and subsequent degrees
are not required to complete this course

Explore Program at Université Laval
Simon Fraser University has an official agreement
with Université Laval Language School (ELUL) in
Québec City. Students in this program can complete
specially designed methodology courses in the
Explore program, and then use one of the following
Laval courses towards Simon Fraser University’s
French Education Minor.

These courses are recognized by the British
Columbia College of Teachers as part of the
requirements for teacher certification.

DID 18200 Didactics of Oral French
DID 18201 Didactics of Written French

Either of these would replace EDUC 380 as part of
the French Education Minor requirements here at
Simon Fraser University.

Although not a requirement, students are strongly
encouraged to apply for entry into this French as a
second language program for the linguistic and
cultural experience in a setting.

A bursary is available through the BC Ministry of
Education’s French Program branch.

For more information contact the Undergraduate Advising Office, 8631 Education Building, (778) 882-3436.