法语是加拿大的两种官方语言之一，但只有22％的加拿大人会说法语。在整个加拿大的许多专业就业领域，法语都是必不可少的。学习一种可以在竞争激烈的加拿大劳动力中自动获得优势并可以在世界各地使用的语言。法语专注于批判性发展
There's something special about learning French in Cape Breton. From the impact on local business, to the influence on Canadian culture, one of the two official languages of Canada is taught by dedicated professors, and opens doors to a variety of career choices in education, foreign services, community services and translation, as well as in provincial and federal positions of responsibility.<br><br>French is spoken on every continent by millions of people, and is a major asset in business, institutional, professional and day-to-day communications. That's why our French minor or concentration offers language courses from basic to advanced levels, as well as courses in French literature, culture and linguistics.<br><br>You may choose a concentration in French studies within the three-year general Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS) degrees. Or, you can add a minor in French if you are taking a four-year BA or BACS degree.<br><br>You may also take French as an academic subject (24 credits) in the three-year BACS degree, or as part of an area major in the BA and BACS four-year degree. French courses (from basic to advanced levels) may be taken as electives to satisfy requirements for other academic programs. A Certificate in French Language Proficiency is also offered (18 credits).