French Athabasca University

Overview

The French programme at Athabasca University provides a comprehensive academic pathway for students to achieve fluency while exploring the diverse cultural landscapes of the Francophone world. This Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to enhance critical thinking and creative expression through the rigorous study of language, literature, and social history. Students can choose between a three-year concentration or a four-year major to suit their professional and academic objectives.

Why French at Athabasca University?

Athabasca University offers a unique, flexible learning environment where students can enrol at any time and progress at their own pace. The programme is distinguished by its focus on both European and North American Francophone contexts, including the specific literary traditions of Quebec. With high student satisfaction and employment rates, the university provides a supportive online community and access to expert academic advising to ensure learner success in a bilingual global landscape.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 621 per credit
• National fee: CAD 621 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum covers essential linguistic skills and advanced literary analysis. Modules may include:

• French for Beginners
• First Year University French
• Composition française
• La littérature jeunesse
• Initiation à la littérature d'expression française
• Second Year University French
• Littérature québécoise
• Français langue des affaires
• Translation from French to English

Careers with French

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in international and domestic sectors where bilingualism is a key asset. The programme equips students for success in various professional fields, including:

• Translator or interpreter
• Foreign service officer
• International relations officer
• Bilingual copywriter
• Customs officer or import specialist
• English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher
• Localization specialist
• Foreign student advisor