French Studies

Program Overview

The MA in French Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland specializes in French language, francophone culture, and literature. It offers a range of specializations, including classical literature, translation studies, and French Newfoundland Studies. Students benefit from guidance by qualified researchers and may gain teaching experience. Career options include education, business, social work, government services, travel, and the arts.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MA in French Studies program at Memorial University of Newfoundland specializes in the study of the French language, francophone culture, and literature around the globe. The program emphasizes literary history, criticism, and theory, providing a strong foundation for pursuing doctoral studies in French at renowned universities in Canada and worldwide. The department strives to customize student programs based on their research and study interests. It offers a wide range of specializations, including classical literature, francophone cultures, translation studies, French Newfoundland Studies, and language acquisition. Students will benefit from the guidance and supervision of highly qualified researchers and professors. Additionally, they may have the opportunity to teach first-year French courses, gaining valuable university teaching experience.

Outline:

The program structure involves courses and a thesis, with completion expected within two years of full-time study. The program content focuses on either the French language or francophone literature, delving into topics such as literary history, criticism, or theory.

Careers:

Potential career options and outcomes for graduates of the MA in French Studies program include:

• Education: Translation, research, teaching, library work, graduate studies in Education, French, German, Russian, and Spanish
• Business and industry: Banking, journalism, export/import, advertising, publishing
• Social work: Police work, hospitals, courts
• Government services: Customs, civil service, external affairs, immigration
• Travel: Interpreter, restaurants, airlines
• Arts: Museum and art curator, critic, stage director, cinema, translator

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Tuition (NL students):MA: $635-$953/semester Tuition (Other Canadian students):MA: $826-$1,239/semester Tuition (International students):MA: $1,074-$1,611/semester