M.A. in LLCL: French ConceNtration
The M.A. concentration in French provides advanced study of the French language, literature, and culture.
French Concentration (non-thesis):
- Requires 12 courses (36 credits), including:
- 2 core courses (6 credits) in literature and linguistics;
- 6 courses (18 credits) in French literature (culture, film) or French linguistics;
- 4 electives (12 credits).
- Electives can be in French or other languages offered by the department. Those interested in the teaching of French can take electives in linguistics and language pedagogy.
- Electives can include coursework for the graduate version of the ESL Studies Certificate.
- In the last semester of study, students pass a written comprehensive examination.
- Students graduate with at least 18 graduate credits in French needed for teacher's accreditation.
French Concentration (thesis):
- Requires 8 courses (24 credits) plus 6 credits of thesis work, for a total of 30 credits. The coursework includes:
- 2 core courses (6 credits) in literature and linguistics;
- 4 courses (12 courses) in French literature (culture, film) or French linguistics;
- 2 electives (6 credits).
- Electives can be in French or other languages offered by the department. Those interested in the teaching of French can take electives in linguistics and language pedagogy.
- Electives can include coursework for the graduate version of the ESL Studies Certificate.
- In the last semester of study, students defend an M.A. thesis.
- Students graduate with at least 18 graduate credits in French needed for teacher's accreditation (12 credits from coursework and 6 credits from thesis work).
Teaching of French Concentration (discontinued):
- The Teaching of French concentration was merged with the French concentration in Fall 26. Students who joined the Teaching of French concentration prior to the merger can remain in it or switch to the French concentration.
French is also available as a primary or secondary area for the Comparative Literature concentration of the M.A. degree or as an area of focus for the Ph.D. Program in Comparative Studies.
Non-degree students can take courses in French to earn 18 graduate credits for teacher’s accreditation without enrolling in the M.A.
Full-time degree-seeking graduate students may be awarded a Graduate Teaching Assistantship with tuition remission and a stipend as they gain experience teaching beginning French language courses. Graduate students can also benefit from multiple funding opportunities for research, travel, conference participation, and for summers.