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Subject Overview

A truly international language, French is the second most widely learned foreign language after English and the fifth most widely spoken language in the world. French is valued throughout the world as a vehicle for culture, commerce, philosophy, science, international relations and humanitarian work.
Your studies will help you develop a command of French and thorough knowledge of the diversity and complexity of France and the French-speaking world, including the cultural, social, and political factors that shape it. You can take a broad range of language, linguistics, literature, culture and translation courses.

Knowledge and Skills

There are French language acquisition courses for every level, including beginners. You also have a choice of courses on French literature and culture, with some taught in French. Study possibilities include French literature, film, history, medieval studies, linguistics and translation. You also have opportunities to take Study Abroad courses in a French speaking country.elle.

Potential Careers

Knowing a second language increases your employability in a global environment. French is not only the language of many large multinationals but is also a working language and an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross and international courts.

French is the second most studied foreign language in the world because of the opportunities it offers in various fields, including diplomatic and government service, trade and business, teaching, research, tourism, and translation and interpreting.

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 45 points for Bachelor of Arts major in French Stage III Courses, and
  • At least 15 points from Additional Courses from the Bachelor of Arts major in French, and
  • 0 to 60 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedules

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Bachelor of Arts major in French Stage III Courses

Complete 45 points comprising:

  • 30 points from Group 1 Elective Courses, and
  • 15 points from Group 2 Elective Courses

Group 1 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

Additional Courses from the Bachelor of Arts major in French

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

A student must complete at most 30 points of courses matching the pattern EUROPEAN 2**, and EUROPEAN 3**.

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedules

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following: