Hons in French Studies

Honours Specialization in French Studies is an undergraduate program in Western University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, leading to an Honours Bachelor's degree. The module totals 10.0 courses conducted in French, including a course selected from upper-intermediate French offerings, a course from advanced French offerings, a course drawn from language, linguistics, or civilization options, three courses from a range of upper-level literature and culture offerings, an additional course at the 2300 level or above, and three further courses at the 3300 level or above. The curriculum develops advanced French-language proficiency alongside the study of Francophone literature, linguistics, and culture, preparing graduates for further study or careers in fields such as translation, education, and international relations. Entry to the module requires completion of first-year requirements with no failures and an average of at least 70% (no mark below 60%) in 3.0 principal courses including an upper-level French course, or, for students without that course, a minimum score of 70% on the department's placement test together with the stated average, subject to departmental permission.