Doctor of Philosophy in French

Program Overview

The PhD program in French at the Department of French, Spanish and Italian offers a comprehensive exploration of French literatures and cultures from early modernity to the present. Students complete coursework in literary theory and specialized areas, and conduct original research culminating in a doctoral thesis. The program prepares graduates for careers in academia, research, and other fields requiring advanced knowledge of French language and culture.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Department of French, Spanish and Italian offers a program of study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in French. The PhD program consists of a combination of coursework and a thesis component. Students in the French PhD program will explore literatures and cultures from different parts of la francophonie, from early modernity to the present.

Outline:

Coursework:

• Four three-credit courses at the 7000 level, including at least one in literary theory.
• Sample course offerings:
• FREN 7520 Littérature du 17e siècle (3 credits)
• FREN 7520 Lumières et révolution (3 credits)
• FREN 7560 De Jack Kerouac à Jack Kérouac (3 credits)
• FREN 7560 Ecriture autobiographique (3 credits)
• FREN 7580 Littérature francophone et écologie (3 credits)
• FREN 7580 Le roman urbain africain (3 credits)
• FREN 7580 Ecrire pour la recherche (3 crédits)
• FREN 7580 Histoire des médias franco-canadiens de l'Ouest (3 credits)
• FREN 7580 Lire la bande-dessinée (3 credits)
• FREN 7590 Roman et nouvelle du 19ème siècle (3 credits)

Thesis:

• Defend a thesis project of 10 to 20 pages, excluding the bibliography.