French & Francophone Studies (Co-op Available)
Beyond learning a language, French & Francophone Studies at Trent will allow you to develop an understanding of the culture, literature, and experiences of francophones in Canada and around the world. This unique program offers students a comprehensive exploration of all French-Canadian cultures, examining Québec culture, cinema, and literature as well as Acadian, Franco-Ontarian, and Indigenous francophone contributions. From the basics to advanced levels, this degree offered through Trent’s renowned School for the Study of Canada will help you deepen your mastery of the French language through speaking, reading, and writing comprehension. Take advantage of the support and mentorship available through small group settings to develop your bilingualism for both personal and professional purpose.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- Graduate with 12 months of paid career experience through the new four-year co-op stream, working for a government agency, global business, translation services, or another organization
- Enhance your language comprehension through French-language events, public readings, and student-run conferences
- Travel to Nantes, France for a semester-long study abroad program and immerse yourself in the language, history, and culture of this European nation
"No matter what you want to be, you can do it, you just have to work towards it."
Career Paths:
Featured
Foreign Service Officer
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.
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
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
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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