About the Department of French

The department offers a wide range of classes in French language, literature, culture, and linguistics. We provide faculty expertise and resources at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Our Programs

Our programs offer a strong linguistics component and a broad choice of language, cultural, and literary courses. We are also the only university in Atlantic Canada to offer degrees in French up to the doctoral level.
Our Publications

The department is home to a number of scholarly journals and publications including Dalhousie French Studies, Belphégor, and Initiales.
Study Abroad

Take part in one of our exciting study abroad programs in Tours, France or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Earn credits while immersing yourself in Francophone language and culture. Learn more about which study abroad opportunity might be right for you.