Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French

Contact Information

Website: arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures.

For Program Advice

Students should consult an undergraduate program advisor in the Arts Students’ Centre for information and advice on their overall program requirements. Advising contact information can be found online: arts.ucalgary.ca/advising.

Introduction

The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures offers programs that focus on Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and the literatures and cultures associated with these languages, as well as programs in general linguistics. It also offers an interdisciplinary program in East Asian Studies.

The language programs challenge students to think critically about the relationship between language and culture, theories of language competency, cross-cultural awareness, including literature and film studies, and the socio-linguistic histories involved.

The School recognizes the special role and place that French, as one of our country’s two official languages, has played and continues to play in the socio-historical context of Canada. The French programs encompass French Canada, French-speaking Europe, francophone African literatures, critical theories, sociolinguistics and second language teaching.

Linguistics programs educate students in the scientific study of language. Linguistic analysis and theory (syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, phonetics, historical linguistics) constitute the core, which is enriched by the focal areas of language acquisition and processing and the analysis of Indigenous languages of Canada. Students in Linguistics can pursue a concentration in Applied Linguistics or Speech-Language Sciences.

Placement in French Courses

Les étudiants doivent choisir comme premier demi-cours celui qui correspond à leurs connaissances de la langue française. Les étudiants qui ont suivi French 30 ou French N30 s'inscriront d'habitude au cours French 213. Ceux qui ont suivi French 30N, 30S, 31, French Language Arts 30 ou leur équivalent s'inscriront d'habitude au cours French 225. Il est fortement recommandé, en cas de doute, de s'adresser à l'École de langues, linguistique, littératures et cultures avant la période des inscriptions.

Les étudiants de langue maternelle française et ceux dont le niveau d'études dans ces langues est supérieur à celui du diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (y compris les étudiants provenant d'un programme bilingue ou d'immersion) doivent obligatoirement consulter l'École de langues, linguistique, littératures et cultures, en la personne du conseiller pédagogique (programme de français), pour se faire diriger vers le(s) cours conforme(s) à leur niveau.

Students should choose a first course in French appropriate to their command of the language. Students with French 30 or French N30 should enrol in French 213. Those with credit in French 30N, 30S, 31, French Language Arts 30, or equivalent should enrol in French 225. In all cases of doubt as to proper placement, students are strongly urged to seek the advice of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures before the registration period.

Native French speakers, and those whose existing level of study is higher than completion of the high school courses above (including students from bilingual or immersion programs) must consult the French program advisor in the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures for placement advice on courses appropriate to their existing language competence.

Study Abroad

The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures encourages its students to take advantage of possibilities for studying off-campus, wherever one of its target languages is spoken. Detailed information on exchange programs and Study Abroad programs in Arabic, Chinese, French (in Quebec or elsewhere), German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish is available from the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures and/or University of Calgary International.

Students planning to study at another institution must obtain a letter of permission from their faculty. They are strongly advised to consult the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures beforehand to discuss details concerning course selection and transfer of credit.

Le Centre français/The French Centre

Le Centre français est situé à Craigie Hall (C301). Le Centre propose un choix d'activités culturelles et gère "Le francofonne," lieu de rencontre et centre multimédia où l'on peut se détendre dans une ambiance francophone.

Le Centre gère aussi des cours accrédités donnés en français dans différentes disciplines (French Language Instruction Program ou FLIP) permettant à l'étudiant de renforcer sa maîtrise de la langue. Pour de plus amples renseignements, prière de s'adresser au Centre français, 403.220.7226, ucalgary.ca/frenchcentre/.

The French Centre is located in Craigie Hall (C301). The Centre offers a variety of cultural activities, and operates "Le francofonne," a drop-in and media learning centre for those wishing to relax in a francophone atmosphere.

Through the French Language Instruction Program (FLIP), credit courses are offered in various disciplines providing students with opportunities to use and improve their French. Detailed information may be obtained from the Centre at 403.220.7226 or ucalgary.ca/frenchcentre/.