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Laurier’s French program opens innumerable doors. In a bilingual country that requires people with strong analytical and communicative skills in both French and English, a French degree at Laurier prepares you for life after graduation, while offering you a rich and rewarding student experience.
The opportunities are endless when you’re a French student at Laurier. You’ll study a wide range of subjects, including:
- The diverse cultures of the French-speaking world;
- French and francophone literature and film;
- Advanced writing in French;
- French-English translation; and
- French grammar (beginner, intermediate and advanced level).
Info for Current Students
Department of Languages and LiteraturesProgram Highlights
- View the French experience guide and learn about the opportunities at Laurier that will help prepare you, both inside and outside the classroom, for your future career.
- First-year students living in residence can apply for La Maison Française Residence Learning Community to engage with like-minded peers and faculty outside of class.
- We offer a French immersion classroom experience.
- You’ll have opportunities to study abroad.
- We offer a rich and varied interdisciplinary curriculum, and use innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Sample Courses
- French Through Popular Cultur
- A Journey through French Literature
- Advanced Translation
- Innovations in French Cinema
- The Search for Identity
- Music in French
- Graphic Novels and Animation
- Francophone Myths Legends and Voodoo:
Requirements
- Admission range of mid 70s.
- English at 60%.
- More admission requirements, including requirements for transfer students, are available in our admissions toolkit.
International Baccalaureate Requirements
- HL or SL English at 3.
- IB Minimum Score: 26.
Design Your Degree
These are a few popular academic opportunities that allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:
- Spanish Minor
- Arabic Minor
- German Minor
- Italian Minor
Check out other options to enhance your degree.
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