Master of Arts in French and Francophone World Studies
The Master of Arts program in French and Francophone World Studies provides a sound general knowledge of French and Francophone literatures and cultures, and an in-depth knowledge of specific areas with concomitant critical and research methodologies to resolve problems of literary criticism, history, and scholarship.
Learning Outcomes
- mastery level of competence and proficiency in spoken and written French. Ability to change between languages and registers with ease as well as express sophisticated ideas in both English and French;
- ability to perform a formal analysis of literary texts from a variety of genres, including narrative, poetry, theater and those situated at the limits between traditional notions of genre as well as the visual arts;
- knowledge of the various periods and subfields of French and Francophone literature from the Renaissance to the present, including major literary, cultural and historical movements, and the relationship between France and its (former) colonies;
- understanding of Critical Theory and its potential use for analyzing objects of study from a variety of media; and
- ability to think critically and make sustained and convincing arguments in relation to scholarship in the field, as well as express original opinions and thinking, as evidenced in a body of scholarship such as final papers or a dissertation.
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Doctor of Philosophy in French and Francophone World Studies
The Doctor of Philosophy in French and Francophone World Studies provides a sound general knowledge of French and Francophone literatures and cultures, and an in-depth knowledge of specific areas with concomitant critical and research methodologies to resolve problems of literary criticism, history, and scholarship.
Learning Outcomes
- mastery level of competence and proficiency in spoken and written French. Ability to change between languages and registers with ease as well as express sophisticated ideas in both English and French;
- ability to perform a formal analysis of literary texts from a variety of genres, including narrative, poetry, theater and those situated at the limits between traditional notions of genre as well as the visual arts;
- knowledge of the various periods and subfields of French and Francophone literature from the Renaissance to the present, including major literary, cultural and historical movements, and the relationship between France and its (former) colonies;
- understanding of Critical Theory and its potential use for analyzing objects of study from a variety of media; and
- ability to think critically and make sustained and convincing arguments in relation to scholarship in the field, as well as express original opinions and thinking, as evidenced in a body of scholarship such as final papers or a dissertation.
Want to get started?
Learn more about the program, including courses, curriculum, and requirements here.