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French & Francophone Studies (Co-op Available)

An emphasis on all French-Canadian cultures distinguishes our program from other universities, with courses not only on Québec culture and literature but also Acadian and Franco-Ontarian literatures, including Indigenous writers working in French.
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With 220 million French speakers worldwide (projected to be more than 700 million by 2050), French language and knowledge of Francophone cultures have become a highly sought-after and valuable skills. French & Francophone Studies is about more than just learning a language. It’s also about understanding the world and culture that the language reflects. In this program, you’ll examine the diversity of Canadian and International Francophones. Through explorations of history, literature, cinema and contemporary topics, you will discover where the words, phrases and slang you speak come from and reaffirm yourself as a French-speaking citizen.

Degrees Offered:

  • B.A.
  • B.A. (Honours)
  • B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)

Locations:

  • Peterborough

Specializations:

  • French Writing
  • Quebec & Franco-Canadian Studies
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Resume Boosters:

  • Explore your strengths and career interests, and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through the new four-year B.A.co-op option, giving you the competitive edge for future career success
  • Enhance your language comprehension through French language events, public readings, and student-run mini-conferences
  • Build global connections in Trent’s longest-established study abroad program as you refine your French skills in a European context in Nantes, France.
  • Study languages more in-depth through a Concentration in Linguistic
  • Access other language courses through the Trent Centre for Language and Linguistics – study Chinese, German, and Spanish, all with no background required
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Program officers in this unit group are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions, such as Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals.

$21.42-$54.40/hr
Salary Range
10,600
Jobs in Canada
5,200
10YR Job Outlook
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Career Opportunities

  • Cultural Affairs Coordinator
  • Foreign Services Officer
  • Immigration Officer
  • Interpreter
  • Linguist
  • Marketing Consultant
  • Teacher
  • Translator
  • Writer

Popular Courses:

  • Culture and Society
  • Franco-Ontarian Literature
  • Francophone Cinema
  • French Classicism
  • French Language Indigenous Literature
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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
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  • Co-op Requirements

Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

Co-op Requirements:

  • A minimum 80% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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  • Canadian Studies (Co-op Available)
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  • English Literature (Co-op Available)

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