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Master of Arts Program in French

MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN FRENCH LITERATURE

Degree Requirements: Satisfactory completion of graduate studies totaling at least 32 points (at least 24 in residence at New York University in New York or Paris) and a comprehensive examination.

Students in French are expected to acquire a solid background in critical practice and a broad knowledge of all periods of French literature by completing at least one course each in six of seven areas (Middle Ages; Renaissance; 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries; Francophone) and one course in textual analysis.

Foreign Language Requirement: The Graduate School of Arts and Science foreign language requirement is automatically fulfilled by passing any departmental course with a grade of B or better.

Examination: Following the completion of the required courses, a student must pass a comprehensive written examination based on the M.A. reading list in French. Examination dates are available from the departmental office.

MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CIVILIZATION

The graduate language and civilization program is particularly suited to present and prospective teachers of French at the secondary school or junior college level, but persons in such varied fields as international affairs, art history, and library science may find such a program appropriate to their career goals.

Students take courses in language skills and applied linguistics, French civilization and culture, and modern literature. The M.A. program in French language and civilization may be pursued in Paris either full-time during the academic year or over consecutive summers or in New York on a part-time basis during the academic year.

Degree Requirements: Satisfactory completion of 32 points with an average of B or better and a master’s essay related to one of the courses.