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Graduate students benefit from a close-knit, collaborative setting that encourages comparative and interdisciplinary exploration of French and francophone studies. The program allows specialization in diverse areas including sociolinguistics, Caribbean literature, Acadian French, French-based creoles, Québécois literature (spanning from New France to contemporary works), and more. The French Department houses the Centre for Transnational Cultural Analysis, an interdisciplinary research hub, and annually hosts a graduate conference planned by students for students. Additional options include collaborative specializations in African Studies and Digital Humanities. Ottawa's location provides convenient proximity to numerous bilingual institutions (such as the NAC), ranging from government offices to major organizational headquarters and businesses, with abundant career prospects nearby.