Master of Arts in French and Francophone Studies

Syracuse University

The M.A. curriculum in French and Francophone Studies at SU provides students with a solid background in French and Francophone literature and culture, literary analysis, and critical theory. Course offerings cover major authors, periods, and movements-from Renaissance poetry to the Enlightenment philosophies and Caribbean women writers-and expose students to diverse critical approaches. Courses are frequently interdisciplinary, combining the study of literature with philosophy, history, art, and film. The small size of our program (typically 6-8 graduate students) allows for close mentoring relationships with faculty. In addition, students accepted into the TA program receive extensive training and hands-on experience teaching lower-division French language courses (FRE 101-202). TAs can also participate in SU's Future Professoriate Program and earn a Certificate in University Teaching or earn a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Language Teaching.

College of Arts and Sciences