Honours in Études françaises et québécoises (60 crédits)

HONFRA

These programs are designed for students who wish to specialize in French as a second language or in Études françaises et québécoises. Often, but not necessarily, students who complete the Honours program continue to graduate studies. Each program is made up of 60 credits (20 courses) to be completed within the department: a combination of FRE and FRA courses for the Honours in French as a Second Language, and only FRA courses for the Honours in Études françaises et québécoises. Up to 9 credits (3 courses) completed in related fields of study may be recognized by the department. The student will have to maintain a grade point average of at least 70%, to be calculated over the best 60 credits of their Honours subject (including courses taken in related fields), in order to graduate with the Honours program mention, as is the case all across the Arts and Science Division.

Students who have studied in a French school or have declared French as their first language or language most often spoken at home cannot register in a Major or Honours in French as a second language.

Major in French language and Francophone cultures (48 credits)

The Major in French language and Francophone cultures is aimed at Francophone or advanced allophone students who wish to expand their knowledge and mastery of the French language as well as explore the various forms of cultural expressions in the Francophonie, with a focus on Quebec.

Students will meet with the Chair of the Department d’Études françaises et québécoises to discuss their selection of courses, which will allow them to explore many disciplines such as composition, grammar, translation, and creative writing. A maximum of 3 advanced FRE courses (level 300) could be counted as part of this major.

Major in Modern Languages with a French component (60 credits)

MAJMLA+CONFLS

The Major in Modern Languages offered by the Department of Modern Languages requires the completion of 60 credits in two languages (30 credits in each language) and French may be chosen as one of the two languages.

Minor in Études de la langue française (24 credits)

MINFRA

This program is intended for students with a good knowledge of French who wish to improve their grammar and develop a wider knowledge of the francophone culture. Students in this program can focus on the various language skills and/or on culture and literature courses. To complete this minor, the student should choose 8 courses from our “FRA” offering, although a maximum of two (2) FRE Level 3-advanced courses can be accepted in this minor.

For complete details, view the Études françaises et québécoises section of the academic calendar.

Micro-Certificate in French for Beginners (15 credits)     

CONFBG

To provide a short yet intensive program to a variety of learners, which develops students’ language skills in French to an elementary level and prepares them to undertake an experiential learning activity in a francophone business or organization. For more information on this program and its first cohort, please contact stheberg@ubishops.ca.

Micro-Certificate in French for Professional Integration in a Francophone Environment (15 credits) 

CONFPI

To provide a short yet intensive program to a variety of learners, which develops students’ language skills in French to an upper-intermediate level, and prepares them to undertake an experiential learning activity in a francophone business or organization, to join the marketplace and/or to fulfill language requirements for immigration. For more information on this new program and its first cohort, please contact stheberg@ubishops.ca.

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