Lettres françaises

On the strength of our programs in lettres françaises, you come away with a thorough, truly diversified education, based on the opportunity to

• analyze literature from France, Quebec, French-speaking Ontario and other communities of the francophonie

Grounded in a number of critical and theoretical approaches, your analytical journey helps you understand cultural diversity in the francophonie, sharpens your critical thinking and broadens your means of expression.

The integrated programs in Lettres françaises et éducation cater to the needs of future teachers by meshing training in both lettres françaises and pedagogy.

• master the French language and, in particular, French-language writing

Specialized courses give you the tools to improve your syntax, expand your vocabulary and perfect your style.

The bidisciplinary honours program in communication et lettres françaises is an especially practical and effective combination.

A minor in lettres françaises and a minor in techniques de rédaction are practical complements to programs in several faculties, from Arts itself to Social Sciences and even Law.

New in 2009: A minor and a certificate in rédaction professionnelle et édition not only provide an enviable mastery of French, but also impart theoretical and practical knowledge of the tools (most notably computer-based) and protocols used in professional settings.

• develop your flair for creative writing

Workshops led by writers in residence and by professor-writers allow you to improve your own writing and to boost your creative process.

What's more, the University of Ottawa's Département de français is one of the very few in Canada that runs both a master's and a doctoral program in creative writing.