Bachelor of Arts in French

Learn how to communicate effectively in both oral and written French as you learn about the literature and culture of France, Quebec and other Francophone areas.

You will

• gain a thorough understanding of French pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary
• read and analyze texts in French
• write critical essays in French

This program will also help you develop an awareness of the linguistic and cultural differences between French and English.

Why take the Bachelor of Arts?

The Bachelor of Arts strengthens critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political and cultural studies. The program is designed to

• broaden your perspective on local and global affairs
• encourage community and social involvement
• prepare you for lifelong learning and occupational diversity

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to:

• Interpret some of the great moments of political and intellectual thought in France from the "Moyen-Age" to the 21st Century and in Modern day French Canada, through a study of representative literary texts.
• Distinguish between the various genres such as: "le roman" ,  "le conte", "la nouvelle" ,  "le théâtre ", and  "la poésie".
• Apply the basic terminology of French literary criticism, French versification and various literary analysis tools in literary discussion.
• Write clearly and cogently in a variety of modes and tenses on various topics and literary genres in French.
• Analyse the commonalities and the differences between the writings of men and women writers in French and Francophone culture. 
• Illustrate mastery of the “dissertation littéraire”, a rigorous, structural approach to literary analysis and commentary.
• Conduct independent research with scholarly rigour, complexity and depth in regards to French and Francophone language, culture and literature.
• Apply original and creative thinking showing a high level of competence in written and oral French appropriate to the final years of a four-year degree in French.

Possible career options

• Translator/Interpreter
• Foreign Student Advisor
• Customs Officer
• Import Specialist
• Foreign Service Officer
• International Relations Officer
• Literary Translator
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
• work in institutions (banks, insurance companies) where French service is offered to clients

• Completion of high school in an English-speaking country.
• Completion of 15 university credits from a recognized English-speaking university, or 1 year at a non-university post-secondary institution with an overall average of 75% (GPA of 3.0).

English is the language of instruction and communication in SCIS graduate programs.

Proficiency in English is an essential requirement for admission to SCIS graduate programs. Although working and studying online requires a different level of English language skills than does the classroom situation, students must nevertheless be able to communicate effectively with faculty, administration, and with other students.

For more information on the English Language Prociency Requirements for Graduate Studies please refer to the AU graduate calendar.

• Minimum score of 6 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Minimum score of 60% on the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL).
• Minimum score of 80 on the Michigan English Language Battery (MELAB) test.
• Minimum score of 59 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
• Minimum score of 213 on the computer- or paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with 4.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE).
• Minimum score of 80 with an essay score of 20 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT).
• Successful completion of AU’s English Language Proficiency Program with an overall average of 75% (GPA of 3.0).
• See the English Language Proficiency Requirements Policy for further details.

How to apply

You can apply to AU online, anytime. Once you’ve completed the online application form and paid the one-time general application fee (and transfer credit evaluation fee, if applicable), you’re officially an AU student and can start registering in courses.

• How to enrol in an undergraduate program

Make sure we get your transcripts if you want us to consider your previous post-secondary education for transfer credit.