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Course Planning & Recommendations

Stream (Complementary) Course SelectionÌý

Please note that the list of complementary courses for each stream is not comprehensive. If you identify a course that aligns with your stream and is not currently listed, please contact the Student Affairs Officer at studentaffairsofficer.dgph [at] mcgill.ca. The course will be reviewed for potential inclusion based on its alignment with stream learning objectives.Ìý

French Language Learning OpportunitiesÌý

Faculty of Arts, French Language Centre (FLC)Ìý

The French Language Centre offers credited and non-credited French courses at all proficiency levels (beginner to advanced) during the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms.Ìý

French for Health and Psychosocial ServicesÌý

The Bachelor of Arts, Faculty Program in Population and Global Health has a unique partnership that allows BA-PGH students to access French-language courses designed for students pursuing careers in health-related fields (FRSL 213, 214, 313, 314).Ìý

While these courses are generally reserved for students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and other select programs, BA-PGH students are eligible to register due to the program's interdisciplinary focus on health.Ìý

Students interested in these courses should complete the French Language Centre placement test to determine their language level. Once completed, students should send the request to register for these courses to the Student Affairs Officer (studentaffairsofficer.dgph [at] mcgill.ca) who will contact the French Language Centre to provide permission to register.Ìý

For more information, please visit the French Language Centre (LINK) and register for your placement test (LINK).Ìý

Important notes:Ìý

  • Students placed at the A-level are not eligible for FRSL 213, 214, 313, or 314.Ìý

  • Students at the A-level should first complete the general French sequence (e.g., FRSL 101, FRSL 102, FRSL 207D1/D2).Ìý

  • Students placed at the B1 level or above may be eligible for the health-focused French courses (FRSL 213/214/313/314)Ìý

  • FRSL 213/214/313/314 may also be counted toward Foundation Year requirements, where applicable.Ìý

  • Intensive course options are available. For example, FRSL 105 (6 credits) covers the content of FRSL 101 and FRSL 102 in a single semester.Ìý

For questions regarding placement, registration, or course pathways, please contact Professor Dolly Abi Mansour (dolly.abimansour [at] mcgill.ca).Ìý

Program GoalsÌý

Prepare future health and psychosocial services professionals to work in French.Ìý

Strengthen oral and written French communication skills.Ìý

Support professional integration and retention in Québec.Ìý

Assist students in meeting language requirements established by the OQLF and professional orders.Ìý

For-Credit Courses (3 credits each)Ìý

B1.1Ìý

  • FRSL 213 (Fall) – Français fonctionnel 1 : santé et services psychosociauxÌý

B1.2Ìý

  • FRSL 214 (Winter) – Français fonctionnel 2 : santé et services psychosociauxÌý

B2.1Ìý

  • FRSL 313 (Fall) – Français en contexte 1 : santé et services psychosociauxÌý

B2.2Ìý

  • FRSL 314 (Winter and Summer) – Français en contexte 2 : santé et services psychosociauxÌý

FeaturesÌý

  • Québec tuition rates apply.Ìý

  • Courses appear on the 91ºÚÁÏÍø transcript.Ìý

  • Courses may be taken S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory).Ìý

  • Evaluations are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).Ìý

Non-Credit Opportunities (Free)Ìý

FIGF PMCOÌý

  • Offered in Fall, Winter, and Summer.Ìý

FIGF PMCEÌý

  • Offered in Fall and Winter.Ìý

FeaturesÌý

  • Professional French SeminarsÌý

  • Certificate of completion recognizing 32.5 hours of French-language learning and interaction.Ìý

  • Opportunities to engage with francophone health and psychosocial service professionals.Ìý

OQLF Examination WorkshopÌý

Designed for students at approximately the B2 level, this workshop simulates the OQLF examination process and provides individualized feedback to support exam preparation.Ìý

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