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About the Program

Our advanced degree options in French offer robust training in literary criticism, history, digital humanities, and Francophone cultures from the medieval period to the present. Students engage in rich, collaborative research guided by diverse faculty and visiting scholars from around the world. This rigorous academic foundation prepares graduates for successful global careers, spanning tenure-track positions within academia, as well as roles in creative fields, business startups, and beyond.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Master of Arts

MACoterm
Pursue coursework at the graduate levels in French language, literature, cultural and intellectual history, theory, film, and Francophone studies. The program covers the complex cultural, political, social, scientific, commercial, and intellectual phenomena associated with French-speaking parts of the world, from France and Belgium to Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean.
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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD
Explore the many facets of French and Francophone cultures from a literary, historical, philosophical, artistic, and more generally interdisciplinary perspective, drawing it into an active dialogue with contemporary global culture. Upon completion, you’ll be capable of teaching French and Francophone literature and culture at all levels, and be able to connect your academic pursuits to real-world problems.
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PhD Minor

PhD Minor
Complement your PhD studies in another field with graduate coursework in French culture from a literary, historical, philosophical, artistic, and more generally interdisciplinary perspective to earn a PhD minor.
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