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Our university boasts the most extensive selection of French language programs in the area. You'll be taught by educators hailing from various French-speaking communities across Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. In this dynamic academic setting, you'll benefit from our Cercle Français tutoring support and can join an active, engaging French student association.
We provide classes for complete beginners as well as those with prior French knowledge looking to enhance or preserve their language skills. Our curriculum encompasses all language acquisition elements, linguistic studies, translation work, and explores French and Francophone literary works from medieval times to modern era, including poetry, drama, modern films, and digital media.
One standout advantage of pursuing French studies at Dalhousie is the authentic exposure you'll gain. Our teaching staff consists entirely of native French speakers originating from regions such as Cameroon, France, Lebanon, Quebec, and Switzerland. As one of campus's most culturally varied faculty groups, students experience diverse French dialects while gaining international cultural perspectives.