Functional French
The Functional French minor is ideal for students seeking a level of linguistic and cultural competence necessary for using the French language in professional Francophone environments.
Program Plans
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- Interpreter
- Political Aide
- Certified Translator
- Elementary School Teacher
- Immigration Officer
Admission Requirements
Regional Requirements
Admissions RequirementsLife in Functional French
Sample Courses
This course provides an introduction to second language pedagogy with a particular focus on French. Students will learn key concepts in pedagogy and compare the teaching and learning processes and experiences of first and second language learners.
This course explores various social issues present in French literature, such as social identities and class consciousness.
Activities and assignments are scaffolded to privilege deeper level of learning and simulate an authentic job search process in order to improve and strengthen reading comprehension, communication, writing and presentation skills.
Other Programs to Consider
Education Studies
The Education Studies minor is for students interested in a variety of careers that involve educating and training others. Students will develop an understanding of the format and the rationale for particular instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, andragogy and pedagogy.
Linguistic Studies
The Linguistic Studies program at UTM provides a solid foundation in the core theoretical fields of linguistics, covering the structure of sounds, words, sentences, and meaning, as well as a wide selection of courses in areas such as language variation and change, experimental linguistics, first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, language teaching and learning, and computational linguistics.
Language Teaching & Learning: French
The Language Teaching and Learning programs are specially designed to provide a comprehensive study of how languages are taught and learned, whether in a second or foreign language context. In this program, the specific focus is on the French language.