French Studies BA | College of Arts

French Studies BA

French Studies at Guelph offers small classes sizes

so that students have lots of opportunity to use their language skills and to interact with their professors and classmates. Our students have worked alongsideFrench professors on research projects involving archival work in France, theatre in Quebec, translation studies, inter-art studies, linguistics and second-language acquisition.
 

Experience

  • Gain proficiency in French (B2 proficiency level).
  • Improve your language skills and understand of French culture by completing a study abroad in France or one of over 30 other countries.
  • Prepare yourself for the field through experiential learning courses. In the past students have completed placements in elementary schools, created curriculum for

Sample Courses

  • France: Literature and Society
  • Quebec: Literature and Society
  • French Translation I
  • Contemporary Francophone Theatre
  • Storytelling in the Francophone World
  • Honours Seminar in French Studies

Careers and Pathways

  • Communication officer
  • Translation and interpretation
  • Language editor
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Human Resources Management
  • Civil and Foreign Service
  • Multilingual Training or Sales
  • Graduate programs in French, Speech Pathology, Linguistics, Library & Information Sciences, Education, Event Management, International Resource Management