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Laurentian

French as a Second Language

OUAC LFA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–75%70-75%70%70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 5 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published30
What you studyAudiology and Speech Language PathologyFrench StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesSpanish StudiesFrench StudiesModern LanguagesInterdisciplinary StudiesModern LanguagesPhilosophyTranslation Studies
What it isYou study how language works in real conversations and across different cultures, combining practical speech science with fluency in French or Spanish. Unlike a straight language degree, you learn the science behind how people communicate and understand each other across cultural boundaries. This suits people who want language skills tied to how humans actually use them, rather than pure translation or literature focus.You study French language, literature, and culture in depth, building fluency from wherever your current level is. This program focuses on French itself rather than combining it with another language the way some modern language programs do. It suits students who want genuine proficiency in French and are interested in how the language connects to francophone cultures and texts.You study a mix of subjects that work together — philosophy, modern languages, translation, and topics that bridge different fields. Unlike a traditional single-subject degree, this program lets you design connections across disciplines rather than diving deep into one. It suits students who think across boundaries, want to keep options open, and are comfortable building their own intellectual path.
The door tomajors you reach through itlanguageslanguagesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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