French Studies
Beyond learning a language, French Studies at Trent will guide you in developing a deep 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. In small, supportive settings, award-winning writers, authors, and translators will help you deepen your mastery of the French language and thorough comprehension of identity, culture, and humanity.
An emphasis on all French-Canadian cultures distinguishes our program from other universities, featuring courses on Québec culture and literature, Acadian and Franco-Ontarian literatures, and Indigenous writers working in French, as well as courses taught by nationally-acclaimed writers and translators.
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The French Studies co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the French Studies co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
- 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
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Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- 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
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- Minimum 80% cumulative average
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
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