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French-Literature and Culture (Minor)

Minors allow you to customize your degree by combining disciplines and connecting your studies more broadly.

Faculty
Arts and Social Sciences
Unit
Department of French
Location
Halifax
Program Options
Minor
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Why choose this minor?

Deep dive into one of the epicentres of European art, philosophy, and culture with a minor in French literature and culture. Ranging from medieval writing to African and Caribbean Francophone literature, you will gain an in-depth understanding of France’s cultural influence throughout the world.

What you will learn

A minor in French literature and culture will help you gain an understanding of several centuries of the writing and philosophy of France and French-speaking peoples throughout the world.

Sample courses include:

  • Medieval French Literature

  • French Women Writers 

  • The 19th Century Novel

  • Introduction to Africa and Caribbean Francophone Literature 

  • Acadian Studies

From medieval to modern, Canadian to global, discover the breadth of French culture and literature. 

To learn more about the requirements for this minor, visit the academic calendar

 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this page, in the event of a discrepancy, Dalhousie's Academic Calendars are the official reference.