The Départment d'études françaises offers courses designed to meet the specific needs of two linguistic groups, with different programs for French-speaking (Études françaises and Orthophonie) and English-speaking (French) students. Mindful of its unique and central role within Laurentian University and the French-speaking community of Sudbury, the Department supports and promotes services and activities to improve the linguistic and cultural life of Francophones. The Department's programs also encourage staff and students to become involved in theatre, poetry and various festivals.

Program and course descriptions

Please consult the Départment d’études françaises to obtain information regarding its programmes: www.etudesfrancaises.laurentienne.ca.

French, Langue et civilisation françaises

• The courses cover French literature, language, linguistics and culture.
• The 3 and 4-year (Honours) programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts in French Language (offered to Anglophone students).
• Students may choose a single concentration or combined concentration/specialization and must write a placement test (Test Laval).

Prospects : teaching, public relations, etc.

Admission requirements

Ontario secondary school students

·          1 grade 12 4U English

·          5 other grade 12 4U/M courses

General Information

This program is designed primarily and specifically for students who do not have a cultural background in French, but there is nothing to prevent the strong student from taking courses in Études françaises, with the concurrence of the Chair of the Department. A placement test (Test Laval) is required of all students registering in French courses (FREN). It is usually held during the first class of FREN 1051, FREN 1061 and FREN 1505. Based on the results of the Laval Test, some students may be required to make a course change. For more information on Placement Testing for FREN courses, please contact the Départment d'études françaises.

Students may consult a more detailed program and course guide, prepared by the Department d’études françaises for further information on requirements and compulsory courses www.etudesfrancaises.laurentienne.ca.

For more information on the general B.A., please consult the BA graduation requirements under Undergraduate Programs.

Academic counselling

Each student is encouraged to consult the chair of the Départment (academic counsellor) who must approve the choice of program (concentration or specialisation) and courses. It is important to meet with an academic counsellor at least once a year to ensure that the choice of courses is correct and will permit proper completion of the program. 

Program and course descriptions

Please consult the Départment d’études françaises’ Web Page to obtain more information concerning this program: www.etudesfrancaises.laurentienne.ca.

Other programs offered by the Department d’études françaises

Études françaises

To obtain information concerning the program Études françaises for Francophones please choose this program on the French side of the Calendar or visit the Department’s Web Page www.etudesfrancaises.laurentienne.ca.

Orthophonie

To obtain information concerning the program Baccalauréat ès sciences de la santé en orthophonie, please choose this program on the French side of the Calendar or visit the program’s Web Page www.orthophonie.laurentienne.ca.