Master of Arts (MA) in French and Francophone Intercultural Studies

Offering an intercultural, experiential, open, interdisciplinary approach, our master’s programs help you develop your skills:

• in communication (writing and presentations in French)
• in research (data use, analysis and discovery)
• in community and intercultural relations

The master’s is rooted in the Fransaskois experience while exploring issues affecting the Francophonie in Western Canada, Quebec, Acadia, Africa and the rest of the world. The program’s interdisciplinary approach allows the various facets of a theme to be explored beyond disciplinary boundaries.

Admission

Choose the path that best suits your needs:

Course-based Path

• 30 credits
• 8 courses
• Work experience in French (unpaid)

Thesis-based Path

• 30 credits
• 4 courses
• The research topic is developed according to your interests with personalized guidance from your thesis advisor.

Master’s Certificate

• 12 credits
• 4 courses
• The master’s certificate is a diploma that also offers the opportunity to transition quickly and easily into a course or thesis-based master’s program.

The three paths are offered on site with flexible schedules, including evening and weekend courses. In this way, La Cité hopes to allow students the opportunity to pursue professional and personal projects simultaneously.

Why Study at La Cité?

• A multicultural learning environment
• A vibrant connection with Francophone organizations
• Free in-person and virtual tutoring services 
• Numerous scholarships

Make the most of your experience at La Cité thanks to its research centre. The Centre canadien de recherche sur les francophonies en milieu minoritaire (CRFM) is at the heart of research on Francophone communities in Saskatchewan.

Develop your master’s path by choosing from one or more of our fields of study:

• Social sciences: political studies, sociology
• Languages: applied linguistics, sociolinguistics
• Humanities: philosophy, literature, history

Course offerings may change each year to reflect professors’ research interests

Testimonials

Degree options and possible paths

A flexible course schedule: study full or part-time

Course-based Master’s Program

Diversify your knowledge, establish connections between topics and disciplines, develop your skills

• Perspectives on the study of Francophone communities: immersion in the situation of Francophones in Saskatchewan and Canada
• Community internship: immersion in Francophone life and work experience in French (unpaid) 
• Seminar: for collaborative work and exposure to research by professors from the University of Regina as a whole
• Bibliography and methodology: everything you need to succeed!
• A choice of courses in various disciplines

* In addition to FRN 801, FRN 802, FRN 803 and FRN 900, students must take at least 6 credits offered by La Cité. Students may take up to 9 credits outside La Cité, of which only 6 credits may be in English.                
** Students who are unable to complete FRN 900 may take FRN 890 with prior approval.

Possible Routes

The following program routes are suggested timelines; individual circumstances may be taken into account.

Course-based Master’s – full-time route

Course-based Master’s – part-time route

Thesis-based Master’s Program

Become a specialist in a subject and explore a question in depth

• Three elective courses to provide you with material for reflection
• One-on-one work with your thesis advisor
• A research topic developed according to your interests
• Research and teaching assistantships
• Bibliography and methodology: everything you need to succeed!

* Except FRN 803, FRN 890 and FRN 900

Possible Routes

The following program routes are suggested timelines; individual circumstances may be taken into account.

Thesis-based Master’s – full-time

Master’s Certificate

Discover your interests and passions

• Perspectives on the study of Francophone communities: familiarize yourself with the realities, use data, discover challenges and opportunities
• Three elective courses for a wide range of experiences and skills
• Easy transition into the thesis or course-based master’s program

* Except FRN 803, FRN 890 and FRN 900

Possible Routes

These are suggested timelines; individual circumstances may be taken into account.

Certificate – full-time route

Certificate – part-time route

CRFM Research Centre: a Team to Guide You

Members of the Centre canadien de recherche sur les francophonies en milieu minoritaire (CRFM) conduct multidisciplinary research on various aspects of Francophone groups and communities in Canada and around the world. Members have their own particular fields of expertise and study other issues that may be of interest to you.

The CRFM also offers research internships, no matter what your place of study.

Admission