French Writing
French writing and translation skills are becoming more important assets in Canada as the country with two official languages grows and invests in bilingual communications. This specialization will help you to strengthen your French writing abilities—to complement your French language abilities—developing strong English-to-French translation skills and fulfilling the demands of the work market. This specialization formalizes the strong foundation of French writing skills learned through this program, which emphasizes a holistic understanding of French language, literature and culture.
Courses & Requirements
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a degree in French Studies may graduate with a Specialization in French Writing if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:
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3.0 FREN credits from FREN 2051H, 3051H, 3052H, 3053H, 4053H, 4201H, 4251H; or any reading course on a writing subject with permission of department chair
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1.0 FREN credits from other courses at the 3000 and 4000 level.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Strengthen your skills as an English-to-French translator and learn to compare the two languages
- Expand your writing ambitions through French creative writing courses
- Deepen your understanding and knowledge of cultural topics, such as gendered and inclusive language in French (through the course Gender Issues in French)

Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Cultural Affairs Coordinator
- Bilingual Communications Officer
- Immigration Officer
- Interpreter
- Linguist
- Marketing Consultant
- Public Administrator
- Teacher
- Public Servant
- Professor
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%
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