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Overview
Key facts
- The University of British Columbia Certificate in French Language and Culture is designed to improve your French language skills and prepare you for study, travel or doing business here in Canada and throughout the French-speaking world.
- By the end of the program, you can expect to be able to talk in detail about familiar topics, interact comfortably with native French speakers, read contemporary texts, and write clearly on a range of subjects.
- This program helps you become more proficient in spoken and written French, and understand and appreciate Francophone cultures in a variety of countries.
- Learn grammar, verb tenses and nuances of colloquial and formal French language. Understand how to use the correct protocols, practise conversation scenarios, and prepare and deliver speeches.
- After you have completed the required courses, you have the opportunity to learn specialized French vocabulary related to your area of expertise or to an area of interest to you through a personalized final project.
Programme Structure
Programme structure:
- The curriculum consists of a minimum of five courses of nine weeks each, followed by a final project.
- If you start at the lower intermediate level, you then take four intermediate/advanced level conversational or reading and writing courses.
- If you start at an intermediate or advanced level, you can take intermediate and advanced courses up to four times, which will cover different topics and allow you extended conversational practice.
- At least one course must be a reading and writing course, regardless of the level you start at.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Vancouver, Canada
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This program is designed for professionals and students who want to communicate in French fluently and comfortably in their specialization, and understand Francophone cultures for work, study or travel.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2236 CAD / year≈ 2236 CAD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2236 CAD / year≈ 2236 CAD / year
Additional Details
- $3,355-$3,535
Living costs
Vancouver
Canada
1590 - 2686 CAD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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