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FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Overview

Features of French Language and Literature Major

In this major, in order for graduate students to acquire the universality of French culture, the French language aspect focuses on modern French, and the French literature aspect focuses on the 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The curriculum of this major has been composed by full-time faculty staff members that specialize in each of these areas, and detailed research guidance and education are provided to cater to the needs of each graduate student.

Curriculum

Master's Program

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  • French Language
  • French Literature
Subjects Number of Credits
Specialized Lecture in French Language I a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Language I b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Language I4 or 8 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Language II a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Language II b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Language II4 or 8 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Language III a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Language III b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Language III 4 or 8 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Language IVa2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Language IVb2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Language IV4 or 8 credits
Intensive Course in French Language I2 credits
Intensive Course in French Language II b2 credits
Subjects Number of Credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature I a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature I b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Literature I4 or 8 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature II a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature II b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Literature II4 or 8 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature III a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature III b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Literature III4 or 8 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature IV a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature IV b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Literature IV4 or 8 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature Ⅴ a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature Ⅴ b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Literature Ⅴ4 or 8 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature VI a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in French Literature VI b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in French Literature VI4 or 8 credits
Intensive Course in French Literature I2 credits
Intensive Course in French Literature II2 credits
Specialized Lecture in European Studies II a2 credits
Specialized Lecture in European Studies II b2 credits
Graduate Seminar in European Studies II4 or 8 credits

Doctoral Program

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  • French Language
  • Modern French Literature
  • Contemporary French Literature
Tutorial Academic Subjects Number of Credits
Special Studies in French Language I4 or 12 credits
Special Studies in French Language II4 or 12 credits
Special Lecture in French Language I4 credits
Special Lecture in French Language II4 credits
Tutorial Academic Subjects Number of Credits
Special Studies in French Literature I4 or 12 credits
Special Studies in French Literature II4 or 12 credits
Special Studies in French Literature III 4 or 12 credits
Special Lecture in French Literature I4 credits
Special Lecture in French Literature II4 credits
Special Lecture in French Literature III 4 credits
Tutorial Academic Subjects Number of Credits
Special Studies in French Literature IV4 or 12 credits
Special Studies in French Literature Ⅴ4 or 12 credits
Special Studies in French Literature VI4 or 12 credits
Special Lecture in French Literature IV4 credits
Special Lecture in French Literature Ⅴ4 credits
Special Lecture in French Literature VI4 credits

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Messages from Current Students

XIAO Yitong Admission in 2021,
Doctoral Program
While studying French, I discovered a new me and a new world. By enrolling at the graduate school, you can engage in research with your teachers in great detail on interests of literature and linguistics you learned about at the undergraduate level. Also, because the graduate school has an agreement with the University of Louvain (UCL), a study abroad program is available exclusively to graduate school students. I would like to apply for the study abroad program if I can.
JING Yijun Admission in 2021,
Master's Program
I love studying French as a foundation and researching literary works, and I have been thinking about going to graduate school since I was an undergraduate. I spent a year as a research student, improving my French language skills while searching for the ideal field of study for me, and then entered graduate school. My language and analytical skills are still lacking, but I am working hard every day. Even if I make mistakes in individual analysis and translation, I feel the joy of research, which all leads to learning. I'm so glad I decided to go to graduate school! I will continue enjoying my research.

Process of Acquiring a Master’s Degree or PhD

Master's Program

Requirements for Applying for a Master’s Degree

  1. Period of Enrollment
    You must be enrolled in the master's program for more than 2 years.
  2. Credit Requirements
    A total of 32 credits or more must be obtained for a predetermined subject.

Process to Apply for a Degree

  • Framework of Research Guidance
    Students will receive guidance on setting a research theme and creating a research plan in their field of specialization from a supervisor determined at the time of enrollment. Graduate students will conduct a series of research activities, and acquire professional competence through presentations of results at conferences and research debriefings.
  • First year
    April: Gather background information on the research through literature research and other means while receiving guidance on thesis writing, and begin narrowing down the research topic.
    From May to March of the following year: Report on the progress of the research at the research debriefings and the interim presentation (January), etc. Receive evaluations, advice and guidance from the supervisor and other faculty staff to identify problems in conducting the research and discuss solutions.
  • Second year
    April: Based on the progress of the first-year research, the research plan is reviewed as necessary.
    From April to October: Continuously report research results at research debriefings, etc., and learn the process of summarizing research results. When research results above a certain level are obtained, they will be presented at conferences and submitted for publication to receive wide internal and external evaluation.
    From October to December: Submit the thesis proposal and prepare the thesis. When preparing the thesis, students receive specific guidance on content and structure from their supervisor.
    From January to February: Submit the thesis. Answer questions from the chief and vice-chief examiners at the master's thesis presentation (oral examination).

Doctoral Program

Requirements for Applying for a PhD

  1. Period of Enrollment
    Those who have been enrolled in the doctoral program for more than 3 years, have earned the required credits, and have received the necessary research guidance.

Process to Apply for a Degree

  • Framework of Research Guidance
    Students will receive guidance on research activities in their field of specialization from a supervisor determined at the time of enrollment. Graduate students will conduct a series of research activities, report the results at academic conferences, submit papers to specialized journals, and experience rigorous peer review, thereby acquiring the ability to carry out research activities independently.
  • First year
    April: Begin narrowing down the research topics under the guidance of a supervisor, taking into consideration the originality and academic significance of the research. Gather background information on the study through literature review and other means, formulate a specific research plan, and initiate the study.
    From May to March of the following year: Accumulate research results based on in-depth discussions with the supervisor. Report on the progress of the research at research debriefings, etc. Receive evaluations, advice and guidance from the supervisor and other faculty staff to identify problems in conducting the research and discuss solutions. When a coherent set of results is obtained, the project will be actively presented at conferences, etc., and will be widely evaluated both inside and outside the university.
  • Second year
    April: Based on the progress of the first-year research, the research plan is reviewed as necessary.
    From April to March of the following year: In preparation for the submission of the thesis, the progress of the research is continuously monitored at research debriefings and other meetings, and in-depth discussions with the supervisor are fed back into the research content. Students will continue to actively present research results at conferences, etc., to receive wide internal and external evaluations, and submit papers to specialized academic journals for peer review experience.
  • Third year
    From April to October: Continue to present research results at conferences and in specialized academic journals as the research progresses, and receive wide internal and external evaluations. Prepare a thesis summarizing research achievements and results to date. When preparing the thesis, students receive specific guidance on content and structure from their supervisor.
    October: Submit the thesis and request for dissertation review after approval from the supervisor.
    January: Take the final examination (oral examination) at the thesis presentation. Summarize the research results and answer questions from the chief and vice-chief examiners.

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