The French Language and Literature Program at King's is designed to foster an appreciation of the various literatures and cultures of la Francophonie as well as to develop a variety of skills that will serve you well in the future. We offer a range of language and literature courses to help you hone your language, communication, and research skills.
Dive into the vibrant world of French culture and language. The French Language and Literature program is your gateway to exploring the beauty of the Francophonie while building essential skills for your future. You will foster an appreciation of the language, literature and, above all, the culture of the Francophonie while developing a variety of skills that will serve you well. Your love and appreciation for literature will be enhanced while the courses offered within the program hone your language, communication, analytical, and research skills.
Expand your options with a double major.
Program Options
| Area of Study | Honours Specialization | Specialization | Major | Minor | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE |
Sample Courses
Money Matters
Scholarships/Awards
Investigate the generous unlimited and guaranteed entrance scholarships King's offers to domestic and international high school students.
Residence
Explore your options for on-campus accommodations – they're guaranteed for first-year students who apply before June 2.
Potential Career Paths
Students often choose to do a degree in French with one of the following career goals in mind:
- Teaching in schools (after completing a B.Ed. degree following the B.A.)
- Teaching in colleges and universities (after graduate studies: M.A., Ph.D)
- Translation and interpretation (usually after specialized training following the B.A.)
But there are many other types of careers for which university studies in French can prepare you:
- Civil service: positions with federal, provincial, and municipal governments
- Advertising
- Publishing
- Law
- Journalism
- Sales
- Import-export
- Information management in libraries, business and industry
- Fundraising
- Financial planning
- Banking
- Travel, tourism and hospitality
- Insurance
- Telecommunications
- Administrative services
What People Are Saying
Learning French at King's was the perfect compliment to my previous years of French as a Second Language (FSL) schooling because I learned about French literature and culture alongside grammar.
The French Language and Literature program at King's has allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the French language with the help of many excellent professors.
Participer à l'échange à Lille était une des meilleures décisions que j'aie prises dans ma vie. J'ai profité de l'expérience pour améliorer mon français oral et écrit, ainsi que pour voyager et découvrir le monde. Lille restera toujours dans mon cœur et je recommande vivement cette expérience à tout le monde.
Meet Our Faculty - English, French, and Writing
Dr. Claudia Clausius
Professor Emerita
Dr. Jeremy Colangelo
Lecturer
Busra Copuroglu
Lecturer
Dr. Lorraine DiCicco
Professor Emerita
Dr. Coby Dowdell
Associate Professor
Dr. John Drew
Assistant Professor (LTA)
Ken Fanni
Lecturer
Dr. Michelle Hartley
Lecturer
Dr. Paul Jacob
Professor Emeritus
Aaron Keeler
Lecturer
Dr. Christelle Keupdjio
Instructor
Dr. Raija Koski
Professor Emerita
Dr. Krista Lysack
Full Professor
Dr. Carmen McCarron
Assistant Professor
Patrick Morley
Lecturer
Dr. Vidya Natarajan
Writing Program Coordinator
Prof. John Orange
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Gary Paterson
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Brian Patton
Associate Professor
Dr. Emily Pez
Lecturer
Valerie Prat
Lecturer
Dr. Ian Rae
Department Chair, English, French and Writing
Dr. Corina Sandu
French Program Coordinator
Dr. Mark Sholdice
Lecturer
