Bachelor of Arts and Science in French

The Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics offers instruction in three languages: French, Japanese and Spanish (beginner to advanced). Small class sizes, cutting-edge language-learning technology and the diverse expertise of our instructors ensure you’ll find studying languages to be a lively and satisfying experience. In today's globalized context, students of modern languages are being prepared for membership in a global community that extends far beyond the boundaries of the English-speaking world. The study of modern languages is about far more than just learning how to communicate in another language. It’s about exploring other identities and values through language, literature, history and culture in a global community. Today, French is an official language in almost 50 countries, including Canada. French is also an official language of the United Nations, the Red Cross, and many other international organizations, and is spoken by more than 200 million people on 5 continents. The growth of French Immersion in Canada—and the need for qualified teachers—speaks to the robust and increasing importance of French for our own country.

​For admission, Canadian high school students in Alberta must have completed five of the following courses with a minimum 65% average across them: This course is required: English Language Arts 30-1 Three of these courses are required: Aboriginal Studies 30 Art 30 or Art 31 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Choral Music 30, General Music 30, or Instrumental Music 30 Dance 35 Drama 30 Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Science 30 Social Studies 30-1 or Social Studies 30-2 Five credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science (CSE) One or more distinct languages at the 30 level One additional requirement from this list: That has not already been used May be from the list above Must be at the 30 level Must be worth at least five credits (multiple courses worth a total of five or more credits can be used) Cannot be a Special Project