Master of Arts in French

The M.A. Program in French is primarily focused on the study of literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Our main objective is to offer interesting and challenging courses, based on original research and the fields of specialization of the French faculty, to inspire and teach students to do graduate work while developing their knowledge of French and Francophone literature and culture. All graduate courses in the French Program are conducted in French and students are expected to use French in all their work, including in their master’s thesis. We offer a variety of courses on periods, genres, and themes. Courses are rotated and renewed over a period of two to three years to cover most areas and periods of French and Francophone literature. Students are required to take courses covering five different centuries from the Middle Ages to the 20th century among the seven periods/areas offered. Courses available are listed in alphabetical order in the Bulletin (consult Index for page reference).