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French Studies

French is spoken by 220 million people around the world and we invite you to lead the conversation. Huron offers a rigorous program that includes intensive one-on-one mentoring with professors and numerous opportunities to collaborate on original research.

Deepen your understanding of the world by seeing it through another perspective with the ability to understand the complex nuances of another language.

Students in a French Program at Huron become skilled in using the French Language in all types of communication through the in-depth study of grammar, composition, professional French, translation, and conversation. Our Leaders with Heart are also given the opportunity to explore many different aspects of French and Francophone literature and film. This diversification allows Huron’s students to construct a program in French according to personal aptitudes, interests, and goals. The well-rounded educations given in all French programs prepare students for future careers in Canada and in French-speaking countries.

FRENCH STUDIES BROCHURE

Alumni Stories

Our incredible alumni have gone on to pursue a diverse range of career and graduate opportunities. Employers are looking for something that distinguishes you from all the other applicants. If you have competency in a second language, especially French in the Canadian market, it is an advantage in many job situations.

  • I decided to study French because I wanted something that would set me apart from others when I graduated.
    Julia Smith BA'18
    BA, French and Psychology
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French Studies

Broaden and deepen your knowledge of the French language and culture. Intensively study French grammar, linguistics, speech and so much more. Analyze some of the most major and influential French texts, while being taught the essential skills of literary analysis in a second language.

Sharpen your understanding of the major aspects of French and Francophone literatures and cultures, their particular histories as well as their relationship to the larger discipline of arts and humanities.

Learn more about the following degree programs offered through French Studies:

Professors

The French program at Huron is built upon a small and dedicated group of professors who have exemplary knowledge of the French language – and culture that surrounds it. They’re excited to work with you to help build your linguistic competency and support your engagement with important French texts, events and experiences that will encourage your development of a sophisticated grasp of this influential global partner.

Learn more about the professors who are going to help you become a bi-lingual Leader with Heart.

  • My teaching aims to connect students with their creative and critical instincts while helping them hone their French language skills. In my classes, we break down the barriers between creative and critical methods in order to better engage with and understand the world and contribute meaningfully to it.
    Andrea King, PhD
    Associate Professor, French
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  • I think of my classroom as a big dining table. Language is a tool to communicate and understand each other, and learning happens best via authentic and rich discussions.
    Karine Beaudoin, PhD
    Assistant Professor, French Studies
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French Studies Department

  • Dr. David Blair, Acting Coordinator, French, Chair and Associate Professor, Political Science, 519.438.7224 ext. 601

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Program sessional and per course instructors 

Professors Emeriti

French Studies Courses

Deepen your understanding of the world by seeing it through another perspective with the ability to understand the complex nuances of another language.

Students in a French Program at Huron become skilled in using the French Language in all types of communication through the in-depth study of grammar, composition, professional French, translation, and conversation. They are also given the opportunity to explore many different aspects of French and Francophone literature and film. This diversification allows Huron’s students to construct a program in French according to personal aptitudes, interests, and goals. The well-rounded educations given in all French programs prepare students for future careers in Canada and in French-speaking countries.

After first year, students can explore more specific issues such as: advanced language, francophone literature and cinema, comics and graphic novels, translation, children’s literature.

2024 - 2025 Courses
Course –Please see link for Academic Calendar Description Instructor Section – See links for Course Outlines
FRE 1004  – French Fundamentals Szabo 550
FRE 1911A – Oral French Through Film, Television, and Podcasts King 550
FRE 1912G – Written French Through Popular Fiction and Current Events Beaudoin 550
FRE 2301A – Lost in Translation Szabo 550
FRE 2630G – Telling Stories Beaudoin / Szabo 550
FRE 2901A – At Play: Learning the Role of the French Speaker Beaudoin 550
FRE 2902G – Young Adult Literature: Improving Written Expression in French Beaudoin 550
FRE 3301B – Contemporary Translation Szabo 550
FRE 3625G – Artists of the French Riviera Szabo 550
FRE 3744F – Women’s Literature and Women in Literature Beaudoin / Szabo 550
FRE 3758F – Special Topics in French Studies Szabo 550
FRE 4115A – French Capstone King 550
2023 - 2024 Courses
Course –Please see link for Academic Calendar Description Instructor Section – See links for Course Outlines
FRE 1004  – French Fundamentals Szabo 550
FRE 1911A – Oral French Through Film, Television, and Podcasts King 550
FRE 1912G – Written French Through Popular Fiction and Current Events Beaudoin 550
FRE 2301A – Lost in Translation Szabo 550
FRE 2630G – Telling Stories King 550
FRE 2901A – At Play: Learning the Role of the French Speaker Beaudoin 550
FRE 2902G – Young Adult Literature: Improving Written Expression in French Beaudoin 550
FRE 3626G – Cannes: The Festival in Context Szabo 550
FRE 3690F – France in the 19th Century Szabo 550
FRE 3755G – Werewolves, Witches, and Zombies King 550
FRE 3756G – Special Topics in French Studies: Comics Szabo 550
FRE 3759F – Contemporary French-Canadian and Quebec Novels Beaudoin 550
FRE 4115A – French Capstone King 550

 

2022 - 2023 Courses
Course Instructor Course Outline
FRE 1004  – French Fundamentals Buglea 550
FRE 1911B – Oral French Through Film, Television, and Podcasts King 550
FRE 1912F – Written French Through Popular Fiction and Current Events Beaudoin 550
FRE 2605F – Reading Literature in French: Middle Ages to Romanticism Szabo 550
FRE 2606G – Reading Literature in French: Modernity to Postmodernity Beaudoin 550
FRE 2905A – Language and Reading Szabo 550
FRE 2906B – Language and Expression Szabo 550
FRE 3301B – Contemporary Language Translation Szabo 550
FRE 3620F – Topics in Visual Cultures Szabo 550
FRE 3740G – Adaptation and Transformation Szabo 550
FRE 3900 – Language (Advanced Level III) Beaudoin 550
FRE 4902A – Advanced French Language Buglea 550

 

2021 - 2022 Courses

Careers - French Studies

French is the official language of over thirty different countries and is spoken in many more located on all five continents. A knowledge of French is your passport to making friends, establishing business contacts and interacting on the world stage. Grads of the French Studies program go on to a diverse range of careers in things such as:

Where will a degree in French Studies take you?
  • Law
  • Journalism
  • Publishing
  • Civil Service
  • Foreign Service
  • Canada-wide Companies
  • Travel and Tourism
  • International Business
  • Library Sciences (Books, Film, Music)
  • United Nations
  • Translating/Interpreting
  • Teaching
  • Armed Forces
  • Politics
  • Humanitarian Aid
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