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The students of today will shape tomorrow's progressively diverse societies. Modern Languages and Cultural Studies programs cultivate analytical thinking through intercultural lenses while refining both verbal and written expression. Our distinguished faculty and intimate class settings provide personalized guidance and immersive language education, revealing the intricate relationships between language, literature, and cultural traditions. Our curriculum includes American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, French, German, Irish, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Ukrainian. Additionally, we provide English courses in Comparative Literature, Scandinavian Studies, Slavic Studies, and Cultural Studies (listed as MLCS). The Faculty of Arts delivers one of Canada's most comprehensive arts education programs, equipping learners with exceptional career preparation across all societal domains. Choose from more than 900 specialized courses spanning humanities, social sciences, and fine arts to chart your ideal academic journey. Our globally acclaimed professors enrich classroom discussions by integrating groundbreaking research and novel viewpoints into their teaching. Through scholarly rigor, creative solution-finding, and hands-on initiatives like Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience, you'll gain essential competencies to excel in our multifaceted, evolving professional landscape.
High School applicants are admitted to the BA Honors Foundation Year. Consideration for the BA Honors Foundation Year requires a minimum application average of 85% on the required five admission subjects outlined in Subject Requirements.
Note: Students must complete an online Program Selection Form accessed through the Faculty of Arts website by the end of the first year of study (minimum 24 units of course weight) to indicate their preferred major(s). The minimum average requirements and any prerequisites are outlined in the Specific Admission Requirements to BA Honors Majors chart. Students are encouraged to complete the requirements for at least two majors in their Foundation Year.