Program Details

French Studies School: Mount Allison University Faculty: Faculty of Arts Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: French Language and Literature, General Description: Mount Allison offers an extensive French Studies program with a variety of language and literature courses which increase the students' awareness of the French and French-Canadian cultures while developing their ability to function in the second language. To this end, all courses are taught in French.The courses at first and second year levels provide the opportunity to establish a sound foundation in oral and written French. The study of grammar, at these levels, is reinforced by practice in the language laboratory. Several of the courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels are specifically intended to refine the students' command of spoken and written French, while the other courses deal with the various areas of French literature, French-Canadian literature and the theories of literary criticism. A series of prizes and medals are awarded each year to students who distinguish themselves in French Studies. For Honours program details (Thesis Option and Course Option), contact the French Studies Program Advisor: Dr. Monika Boehringer at mboehrin@mta.ca or visit the program web page. Website: French Studies at Mount Allison University Thesis Based? Yes Course Based? Yes Length: 4 Year(s) Cost per year: National: $7,095.00 International: $14,900.00 Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 65 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Completion of Grade 12 with generally at least four other university-preparatory courses (with a minimum grade of 65% in each) are required. University-preparatory courses in mathematics, humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences are strongly recommended. Please see http://www.mta.ca/apply/academics/admiss_req.html for further details. * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.