Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

55. - French language and literature/letters^CAN

This series comprises instructional programs that focus on the structure and use of the French language and dialects, speech, writing, and various aspects of the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking peoples. Note: Series 55 is for Canadian use only. In the United States, programs that provide instruction in French as a foreign language should be reported under instructional program code 16.0901.

55.13 - French rhetoric and composition/writing studies

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 55.1301 to 55.1399.

55.1301 - French writing, general^CAN

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on writing in French for applied and liberal arts purposes. These programs include courses in writing and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research, evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing; rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures; and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • French composition
  • French writing

• Exclusion(s)

  • advertising copywriting(09.0903)
  • developmental/remedial reading and writing(32.0108)
  • English composition(23.1301)
  • English creative non-fiction(23.1302)
  • English technical and professional writing(23.1303)
  • French creative writing(55.1302)
  • French rhetoric and writing(55.1304)
  • French technical writing(55.1303)
  • French writing and literature(55.9999)
  • journalism(09.0401)
  • script writing(50.0504)
  • writing(36.0118)

55.1302 - French creative writing^CAN

This instructional program class comprises any program in French language and literature that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. These programs include courses in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • French creative writing

• Exclusion(s)

  • English composition(23.1301)
  • English creative writing(23.1302)
  • French composition(55.1301)
  • journalism(09.0401)
  • script writing(50.0504)
  • writing(36.0118)

55.1303 - French professional, technical, business, and scientific writing^CAN

This instructional program class comprises any program in French language and literature that focuses on professional, technical, business, and scientific writing; and that prepares individuals for academic positions or for professional careers as writers, editors, researchers, and related careers in business, government, non-profits, and the professions. These programs include courses in theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy; document design, production, and management; visual rhetoric and multimedia composition; documentation development; usability testing; web writing; and publishing in print and electronic media.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • French business writing
  • French technical and business writing
  • French technical writing

• Exclusion(s)

  • business communications(52.0501)
  • English composition(23.1301)
  • English creative writing(23.1302)
  • English technical and professional writing(23.1303)
  • French composition(55.1301)
  • French creative writing(55.1302)
  • sports communication(09.0906)
  • technical communication(09.0908)

55.1304 - French rhetoric and composition^CAN

This instructional program class comprises any program in French language and literature that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. These programs include courses in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written, visual, and mixed-media texts; analysis of literacy practices in cultural and cross-cultural contexts; and writing program administration.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • French rhetoric
  • French rhetoric and composition
  • French rhetoric and writing
  • French rhetoric and writing studies
  • French speech and rhetoric studies

• Exclusion(s)

  • communication science(09.0100)
  • English speech and rhetorical studies(23.1304)
  • French composition(55.1301)
  • speech communication(09.0101)
  • speech pathology(51.0203)
  • speech teacher education(13.1331)
  • speech therapy and audiology(51.0204)
  • teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments(13.1012)

55.1399 - French rhetoric and composition/writing studies, other^CAN

This instructional program class comprises any program in French language and literature not listed above that relates to French rhetoric and composition/writing studies.

• Exclusion(s)

  • advertising copywriting(09.0903)
  • developmental/remedial reading and writing(32.0108)
  • English writing(23.1301)
  • French creative writing(55.1302)
  • French speech and rhetoric studies(55.1304)
  • French technical writing(55.1303)
  • French writing(55.1301)
  • script writing(50.0504)