Overview

Understanding & Communicating

The FSL Program (French as a Second Language) is for anglophones and allophones who want to learn to interact in French, verbally and in writing, as well as for anyone who is smitten with the French language and culture.

Since there is more to French than just grammar, the program comprises a range of French language, literature, linguistic and culture courses, providing quality, comprehensive training in the field.

Further, courses take into account francophone cultural events happening in the area, in which faculty and students alike take part. While participating in these events, students are in direct contact with francophones and the francophone culture.

Key Features

Community partnerships include: Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, l’Orignal déchaîné, Éditions Prise de parole, ACFAS, Radio-Canada, Le Voyageur, La Nuit sur l’Étang, Centre Sablé at the University of Toronto, student outings (movie/theatre nights, etc.).

Guest speakers have included: Joël Beddows, Jean-Marc Dalpé, Marcel Aymar, Geneviève Pineault (theatre); Michel Dallaire, Doric Germain, Daniel Aubin, Hédi Bouraoui, Melchior Mbonimpa (poets and novelists); Robert Paquette (singer/songwriter); Alain Doom (actor); Denise Truax (editor), etc.

Access to electronic language tools and a language lab.