French as a Second Language
French proficiency is a valuable asset, in so many ways.
A learning experience in a stimulating and friendly climate at the heart of a Francophone setting
To be admitted to the French program, applicants must first pass an online placement test which mainly aims to ensure that students enrol in the course that is most appropriate given their current knowledge of the language.
For more information, see PLACEMENT TEST.
Small class sizes allow professors to get to know their students and help them achieve their full potential. The student-professor ratio is one of the best in the province.
Academic Advisor
Office: Administrative Assistant: Huguette Beaulne hbeaulne@laurentian.ca ext. 4336
The two following courses for beginners and intermediate are offered to students with minimal or small knowledge of French:
FREN 1050FL Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde (beginners) - 6 credits
FREN 1060FL Perfectionnement de l'expression orale et écrite en français langue seconde (intermédiaire) - 6 credits
FREN 1505FL Le français oral et écrit appuyé par la technologie (6 credits) is a mandatory course in the French Program since it is a prerequisite to all other FREN courses.
Students who take any of the three aforementioned courses must take part in a tutoring workshop for one hour each week.
Third-year students may choose to take two literature courses from the francophone program (LITT courses cross-listed as FREN 3306/3307 Littérature encadrée I and II). Although there are three hours of class time in both of these 3-credit courses, students must also attend the class for an additional 1.5 hours to practice the language.
Ontario High School Applicants
Program Prerequisites:
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course; 5 other grade 12 U/M courses
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
1. Know what type of OUAC application you will need to complete
The Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC) processes applications for admission to Laurentian University.
Ontario Highschool Students
If you are currently attending an Ontario high school, you will be required to use the 101 Application.
Apply NowOther Undergraduate Applicants
Out of province applicants, international students, mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 Application.
Apply Now2. Review your program entry requirements carefully
Ensure that you meet the prerequisites for each program that you are applying to. This information is covered under the Admissions Requirements section on our programs page. At the Undergraduate level, the Architecture program requires a Portfolio submission for consideration for the program. For more details, please review their program page.
3. Login to the OUAC website and complete your application
Ontario Highschool Students (101 Applicants)
You will require a PIN from your school guidance team to access and complete the application. Go to the 101 Login Portal link and use your PIN to create a new account. Once completed, please follow the 101 Application Guide to complete your application.
101 Students, Apply NowOther Undergraduate Applicants (105 Applicants)
Out of province applicants, international students, mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 application. You can learn more here 105 Application Guide. Follow this link to the 105 Portal and create a new account.
105 Students, Apply NowLearn More
Learn more on our how to apply to undergraduate programs page.
Detailed How To ApplyFor Current Students
The degree options listed below are for the upcoming academic year, not the current academic year. If you are a current student looking for which courses to take in order to complete your degree options from a previous academic year's curriculum, please consult with an academic advisor.
Bachelor of Arts (4 Year) in French
Total 120 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the B.A. or B.Sc.
Specialization in French as a Second Language (French)
Requirement: A Placement Test.
Total of 120 credits (60 credits from specialization)
42 credits:
FREN-1505F Le français oral et écrit appuyé par la technologie
FREN-2506F Le FLS en contexte: interaction orale et écrite I
FREN-2507F Le FLS en contexte: interaction orale et écrite II
FREN-2386F Littérature et culture dans le monde francophone
FREN-3306F Littérature encadrée I
FREN-3307F Littérature encadrée II
FREN-3536F Grammaire de l'écrit en contexte
FREN-3806F Production et réception de messages écrits
FREN-3807F Production et réception de messages oraux
FREN-4536F Transformation de textes
FREN-4537F La technologie et la rédaction française
FREN-4515F Produits culturels canadiens-français appuyés par des stages
18 credits among the following courses:
FREN-2717F Thèmes de la littérature canadienne- française
FREN-3816F Le français dans le monde
FREN-4816F Psycholinguistique et didactique des langues
cours des séries LITT ou LING 2000, 3000 ou 4000
General Requirements of B.A.
Major in French as a Second Language (French)
Requirement: A Placement Test
Total of 120 credits (42 credits of Major in French)
33 credits:
FREN-1505F Le français oral et écrit appuyé par la technologie
FREN-2506F Le FLS en contexte: interaction orale et écrite I
FREN-2507F Le FLS en contexte: interaction orale et écrite II
FREN-3306F Littérature encadrée I
OR FREN-3307F Littérature encadrée II
FREN-3536F Grammaire de l'écrit en contexte
FREN-3806F Production et réception de messages écrits
FREN-3807F Production et réception de messages oraux
FREN-4536F Transformation de textes
OR FREN-4537F La technologie et la rédaction française
FREN-4515F Produits culturels canadiens-français appuyés par des stages
9 credits among the following courses:
FREN-2386F Littérature et culture dans le monde francophone
FREN-2717F Thèmes de la littérature canadienne- française
FREN-3306F Littérature encadrée I
FREN-3307F Littérature encadrée II
FREN-3816F Le français dans le monde
FREN-4816F Psycholinguistique et didactique des langues
FREN-4536F Transformation de textes
FREN-4537F La technologie et la rédaction française
General Requirements of B.A.
Must complete a minimum of a Minor (24 credits) or a second Major (42 credits) with elective courses.
Bachelor of Arts (3 years) In French
Total 90 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the B.A. or B.Sc.
Concentration in French as a Second Language (French)
Requirement: A Placement Test
Total of 90 crédits (36 credits of concentration in French)
24 credits:
FREN-1505F Le français oral et écrit appuyé par la technologie
FREN-2506F Le FLS en contexte: interaction orale et écrite I
FREN-2507F Le FLS en contexte: interaction orale et écrite II
FREN-2717F Thèmes de la littérature canadienne-française
OR FREN-2386F Littérature et culture dans le monde francophone
FREN-3536F Grammaire de l'écrit en contexte
FREN-3806F Production et réception de messages écrits
FREN-3807F Production et réception de messages oraux
12 credits among the following courses:
FREN-2386F Littérature et culture dans le monde francophone
FREN-2717F Thèmes de la littérature canadienne-française
FREN-2816F Éléments de linguistique générale
FREN-3306F Littérature encadrée I
FREN-3307F Littérature encadrée II
FREN-3816F Le français dans le monde
FREN-4515F Produits culturels canadiens-français appuyés par des stages
FREN-4816F Psycholinguistique et didactique des langues
General Requirements of B.A. 3 years
Minor in French as a Second Language
Requirement: A Placement test
18 mandatory credits:
FREN-1505F Le français oral et écrit appuyé par la technologie
FREN-2506F Le FLS en contexte: interaction orale et écrite I
FREN-2507F Le FLS en contexte: interaction orale et écrite II
FREN-2717F Thèmes de la littérature canadienne- française
FREN-3536F Grammaire de l'écrit en contexte
6 credits among the following courses:
FREN-2386F Littérature et culture dans le monde francophone
FREN-2816F Éléments de linguistique générale
FREN-3816F Le français dans le monde
FREN-3806F Production et réception de messages écrits
FREN-3807F Production et réception de messages oraux
FREN-4515F Produits culturels canadiens-français appuyés par des stages
List of Faculty Members
Sessional Members:
- Céline Desaulniers
- Jacqueline Gauthier
- Natalie Melanson-Martin
- Marie-Ève Pépin
- Normand Raymond, Ph.D.
- Daniela Tomescu, Ph.D.
