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Program Overview
U of T Scarborough French students will study both the structure and mechanics of the French language, and will also learn practical French for business and everyday use. Studies in French allow for a wide range of interests: French history and culture; the enhancement of practical language skills including translation; the study of how the language is structured and how it evolved and spread; the development of approaches to the teaching of French; and the exploration of the rich literature and cultures of the francophone world.
Complementary Programs: English, Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, English Chinese Translation, Management and International Business, Public Policy, Political Science
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
- Communicate effectively and spontaneously in spoken and written French
- Understand and analyze literary texts and other media
- Translate, revise and edit documents
- Understand and apply linguistic theories
- Conduct independent research in French
- Recognize, interpret and use socio-cultural cues
2. Careers for Graduates
- Foreign Service or Immigration Officer in Government Services
- Translator in Technical Writing
- Tour Operator in Travel and Leisure Services
- Research Associate in Publishing
- Donor Relations Coordinator in Charities
- Case Manager in Social Services
- Communications Assistant in Public Relations
- Market Research Analyst
- Human Resource Assistant
3. Further Education
- French Literature
- Linguistics
- Translation
- Speech Language Pathology
- Education
- Law School
- Paralegal Studies
- Human Resources
- Marketing
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Sean Ramrattan, sean.ramrattan@utoronto.ca, 416-287-7125
- French Librarian: Deena Yanofsky, deena.yanofsky@utoronto.ca, 416-208-4737
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213, 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157, 416-208-4760
- French Department Student Association
Did You Know
French is the official language of 29 countries in the world.