Master of Arts in French and Francophone Studies

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.