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For students interested in studying more than one language or culture, or who wish to engage in comparative linguistic and cultural study, the department offers the Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Languages. The department also offers Honours BA programs in two languages and minors in five languages.
Laurier’s Bachelor of Arts in Languages is unique in Canada: students have the opportunity to study two languages (French and Spanish) in depth, and also obtain a basic knowledge of a third language (Arabic, German or Italian).
The French program in Waterloo is a dynamic and innovative program offering a wide variety of courses in language, literature, culture and film. Students gain a mastery of the French language and an in-depth knowledge of intellectual and cultural developments in the French-speaking world while developing a vital set of analytical skills.
The French faculty is composed of teacher-scholars committed to providing a lively and engaging classroom experience and to contributing to scholarly research in such diverse fields as linguistics, language pedagogy, literary criticism, cultural studies and film studies. The program is strong and diversified, with emphasis on immersion of the student in the culture and language of study. All courses are taught in French.
As the fourth most spoken language in the world, Spanish is becoming more and more essential to many careers within the areas of arts, education, business, science, social work and more. Students who study Spanish in the Department of Languages and Literatures not only develop vital skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening, but they also acquire an understanding for the language, literary texts and cultures represented throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Moreover, students obtain the breadth of knowledge that is essential when pursuing graduate degrees in related areas (e.g. Latin American or Peninsular Literature, Hispanic Studies, Spanish Linguistics, etc.).
Spanish could also be part of the Honours BA in Languages as language I or II.
In today’s multicultural society, knowledge of French opens up a world of possibilities, with opportunities for careers, friends, and travel all over the planet.
At Laurier Brantford, we offer the French minor program on campus, with small classes, effective in-class interaction, dynamic instructors who aim to develop proficiency in both written and oral communication, and also to encourage students’ interdisciplinary skills. Our students explore the Francophone world through a variety of courses in French language and popular culture, civilization, phonetics and conversation.
By participating in an exchange program or the Explore program, our students enjoy the opportunity to become ambassadors of Laurier Brantford, to engage with Francophone culture, and build global connections.
We are proud of our graduates, who embraced bilingualism and reached new horizons. Many of them have already a successful career in the field of education, are pursuing a graduate program or travelling the world.
We aim to:
After four years in our department, a student will have:
Contact Us:
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Office Location: Peters Building, P322
Jane Newland, Chair
Office Location: P305, Peters
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E: jnewland@wlu.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
Marc Olivier Reid, Undergraduate Advisor
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Office Location: P302, Peters
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Marjana Bilandzic, Office Administration Coordinator
Office Location: P312, Peters
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