Program Description
Students can get a leg up on the competition for careers in the federal or provincial civil service, among other jobs, by mastering this official language. The University of Windsor's faculty come from around the world, infusing the program with an international flavour. The university keeps class sizes small, guaranteeing students lots of one-on-one attention.
Students will learn:
- Understanding human behaviour, communication, and interaction as shaped by social and cultural contexts
- Speaking and writing effectively and persuasively in French
- Reading, comprehending and analyzing primary texts in French; conducting original research
- Understanding the science of language, and appreciating the ways in which language influences expression and communication
- Determining and describing how people, places, and events have influenced modern cultures and human practices
- Understanding significant differences and commonalities between groups, societies, religions, and cultures
- Using this knowledge to identify commonalities and to bridge differences in the workplace and elsewhere
