Get a leg up on the competition for careers in the federal or provincial civil service, among other jobs, by mastering this official language. Our faculty come from around the world, infusing the program with an international flavour. We keep class sizes small, guaranteeing you lots of one-on-one attention.

Honours option also available.

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding human behaviour, communication, and interaction as shaped by social and cultural contexts
• Speaking and writing effectively and persuasively in French
• Reading, comprehending and analyzing primary texts in French; conducting original research
• Appreciating the cultural and linguistic diversity of the French-speaking world
• Understanding the science of language, and appreciating the ways in which language influences expression and communication
• Determining and describing how people, places, and events have influenced modern cultures and human practices
• Understanding significant differences and commonalities between groups, societies, religions, and cultures
• Using this knowledge to identify commonalities and to bridge differences in the workplace and elsewhere

Sample Courses: French Language Training, Introduction to Linguistics, French Romanticism, History of the French Language, Oral Proficiency in French, Aspects of Translation

Career Tracks: Translator/interpreter, teacher, federal or provincial public official, language advisor, journalist.