French Studies
An emphasis on all French Canadian cultures distinguishes our program from other universities in Ontario, with courses not only on Quebec culture and literature but also on Acadian and Franco-Ontarian literatures, including Indigenous writers working in F
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With 220 million French speakers worldwide (projected to be more than 700 million by 2050), French language and comprehension has become a highly-sought after and important skill. In this program, you’ll immerse yourself in French, French Canadian, and Francophone literatures and cultures.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- Enhance your language comprehension through French language events, public readings, and student-run mini-conferences
- Develop and refine your knowledge of French in a European context in our popular year abroad program in Nantes, France
- Access other language courses through the Trent Centre for Language and Linguistics - study Chinese, German, and Spanish, all with no background required
Career Paths:
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
- Translation
- Quebec Novel
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
- A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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