BA in French in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia

Improve your French speaking and writing abilities while exploring literature, culture, and language studies. The curriculum covers diverse topics including African and Caribbean writings, Quebecois literature, cinematic works, and beyond.
Our French program, along with its minor and honors tracks, aims to strengthen your communication abilities while deepening your understanding of Francophone culture and literature across Canada, France, Africa, and the Caribbean. Whether you're starting from scratch or are a fluent speaker, you'll discover language and literature courses tailored to your proficiency and passions.
Once you've built foundational French skills for travel and daily use, you can delve into French literary works and trace the language's development from its Latin roots during medieval times. Contemporary Francophone cultures present dynamic literature and unique societies in Quebec, Manitoba, Louisiana, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and France's overseas territories.
Pursuing French studies fosters connections, effective communication, and community engagement. It complements studies in other languages or disciplines like Political Science, International Relations, History, Canadian Studies, Linguistics, Arts, Film Studies, Music, and more.