If you are looking for an exciting, varied and challenging programme allowing you to combine literature with language, consider a programme in French. If your main interests lie elsewhere, you can easily add French as a valuable component to your degree.
Stand out in the diverse Canadian job market by increasing your knowledge of French language and culture through the French Studies program at King’s! By mastering French, spoken by a quarter of Canadians, you’ll boost your communication skills and appeal to future employers. But this program is more than just language learning; it’s a cultural journey. Dive into the arts, literature, and film of the Francophone world. Discover new perspectives and learn to express yourself confidently in a globalized world. King’s French program prepares you for meaningful connections and exciting opportunities across Canada and beyond. Join us and embark on this amazing adventure!
Program Options
| Area of Study | Honours Specialization | Specialization | Major | Minor | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRENCH STUDIES |
Sample Courses
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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
There are many careers for which university studies in French can prepare you:
- Civil service: positions with federal, provincial, and municipal governments
- Advertising
- Publishing
- Law
- Journalism
- Sales
- Administrative services
- Telecommunications
- Import-export
- Information management in libraries, business and industry
- Fundraising
- Financial planning
- Banking
- Travel, tourism and hospitality
- Insurance
Meet Our Faculty - English, French, and Writing
Dr. Ian Rae
Department Chair, English, French and Writing
Dr. Coby Dowdell
Associate Professor
Dr. Krista Lysack
Full Professor
Dr. Carmen McCarron
Assistant Professor
Dr. Vidya Natarajan
Writing Program Coordinator
Dr. Brian Patton
Associate Professor
Dr. Corina Sandu
French Program Coordinator
Dr. Susan Small
Associate Professor
Dr. Kimberly Baltzer-Jaray
Lecturer
Dr. Corey Isaacs
Lecturer
Dr. Pietro Pirani
Lecturer
Dr. Sherry Smith
Lecturer
Dr. Claudia Clausius
Professor Emerita
Dr. Lorraine DiCicco
Professor Emerita
Dr. Paul Jacob
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Raija Koski
Professor Emerita
