COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts with a French and Francophone Studies major is structured into three main components: Core Zone, Major Requirements, and Flexible Zone. The Core Zone consists of 160 credit points and provides the foundational structure of the degree. It includes essential introductory units such as Humanities and the World and Critical Thinking, along with a final-year Capstone unit that integrates learning across the program. Students also complete PACE (Practical, Academic, and Cultural Engagement) units, which provide applied learning experiences through internships, social impact projects, or media and communication-focused activities. Additional elective options allow students to participate in international exchange or complete a minor, supporting flexibility and interdisciplinary development. The French and Francophone Studies major consists of 80 credit points designed to develop strong language proficiency and cultural understanding of French-speaking societies. Core interdisciplinary units include Strategic Communication and Cultural Narratives and Language, Literature, Translation: Intercultural Perspectives, which build skills in communication and intercultural analysis. Students then progress through structured language units from beginner to advanced levels, developing reading, writing, speaking, and translation skills. Higher-level electives such as International Studies Project and Screens, Images, Ideas allow deeper exploration of global communication and cultural production. The Flexible Zone accounts for 80 credit points, enabling students to pursue a second major or minor in areas such as media, sociology, business, or arts, preparing graduates for careers in international relations, education, translation, media, and global communication industries.