Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies with Co-op Work Experience Stream

Brandon University

The study of Francophone Studies and Languages engages students in the exploration of critical thinking and intercultural acumen: perspectives, traditions, customs, literatures become more understandable when they can be approached directly through the primary language. It is one of the cornerstones of a liberal arts and sciences education.

The field of French and Francophone Studies emphasizes French language, literature and culture, including influential recent work in various fields of the humanities. Courses on Francophone subjects encourage students to explore the literatures and cultures of French-speaking nations and regions beyond Eurocentric perspectives. Students may wish to focus on the evolution of fiction, theatre, poetry or film others may opt for cultural, theoretical, or sociological issues others may wish to focus on the French language as it relates to professional and technical settings. But all students will have acquired at least some acumen in each of the three complementary concentrations of the degree: Language Studies, French and Francophone Studies, and Theory. All concentrations acquire proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in French, a familiarity with the long literary tradition of the field, and an awareness of current intellectual and cultural trends.

With a major concentration students will not only immerse themselves in a comprehensive program in higher learning, but they will also be able to choose various courses that will satisfy their interests.

The Co-operative Education Program builds meaningful and relevant work into your degree you get to learn and earn. With Co-op, you will gain new skills, have career-defining experiences, and develop connections that will last you a lifetime. Benefits: The Co-op Program at Brandon University provides you with the opportunity to gain relevant and meaningful work experience while you explore different career options. At the same time, you will expand your network of industry professionals and build skills suited to the ever-changing job market. Both work and academic terms are full-time and follow a formalized sequence. The total amount of co-op work experience is normally at least 30 percent of the time spent in academic study. A work term is defined as a minimum of 12 weeks and/or 420 hours full-time paid experience. The Work Experience Stream consists of one work term. The Co-op Stream consists of two or three work terms.

All full-time Brandon University students in good standing and enrolled in a degree with a declared major in one of the participating disciplines are eligible to apply for admission to the Co-operative Education Program (which includes the Work Experience Stream and the Co-op Stream). International students are eligible for work permits that are valid only for co-op employment arranged through the co-op program. Students must meet the course and major GPA criteria according to the department offering their declared major.