The Certificate in French Language formally acknowledges students who are taking courses in the Department of French and broadens academic and professional opportunities for students across disciplines. French language skills directly benefit students in programs such as International Relations, Philosophy, History, Political Science, and Sociology by equipping them with the tools to analyze primary sources, engage with case studies, and conduct research in French-speaking contexts. Knowledge of both of Canada’s official languages gives students a competitive advantage in a variety of professional domains. For students in the sciences, engineering or business programs, knowledge of French provides essential communicative skills and cross-cultural competencies, enhancing students’ ability to collaborate effectively in diverse environments and expand their reach into French-speaking markets and communities both in Canada and worldwide.
This is an open enrolment Certificate. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the Certificate. This Certificate is not open to students enrolled in any Minor, Major, or Specialist offered by the Department of French.
Total: 2.0 credits
2.0 FSL or FRE credits taught in French.
- Courses with codes that do not start with FSL or FRE (e.g., FCS185H1 or JFL388H1) are typically conducted partially or entirely in English and are therefore not included for consideration in the Certificate.
- At least 1.5 credits must be in FRE or FSL courses taken in the Faculty of Arts & Science.
- Only 0.5 credit of Credit/No Credit coursework or coursework taken outside of FRE or FSL courses taken with the Department of French may be accepted, and must be pre-approved by the Department of French.
- Coursework used toward the Certificate in French Language cannot be used to satisfy coursework requirements for a Specialist, Major, or Minor in the Department of French.
