Overview

Courses are frequently interdisciplinary, combining the study of literature with philosophy, history, art, and film. The small size of our programme (typically 6-8 graduate students) allows for close mentoring relationships with faculty.

In addition, students accepted into the French and Francophone Studies programme at Syracuse University 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 Programme and earn a Certificate in University Teaching or earn a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Language Teaching.

Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize and use different levels of French languages, demonstrating competency in grammar, vocabulary, and phonology

Describe and analyze different literary traditions, genres, periods, and movements

Identify and apply different literary theories, analyze and critique a variety of literary and cultural productions of or from the French and Francophone world

Conduct original research in French on literary texts and cultural productions (i.e., theater, films, performances, TV or radio programmes, web sites, etc.)

Programme Structure

Students must take a comprehensive examination. They have an option of:

An oral defense of a Dossier of three term papers (one hour), or

A Written Examination (two sessions of three hours each)

If they choose option 1, they will be required to present and defend a dossier consisting of three term papers, revised by the student and approved by each faculty member for whom they were originally written.

The examination is normally administered during the first two weeks of December or the last two weeks of April. All students are required to take the examination no later than one semester after they have completed 30 credits of coursework. All students planning to take the oral examination must consult with their graduate advisor concerning the date of their examination.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 79 other Masters in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Online application forms

Application fee (non-refundable)

Official transcript

Letters of recommendation (as required by the programme you’re applying to)

Personal statement

Résumé

Portfolio (if required by your programme)

Writing sample (if required by your programme)

Official GRE scores (if required by your programme)

Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students only)

Military transcripts (for currently serving or veteran)

A writing sample of 5 to 15 pages in French (e.g., a paper written for an undergraduate French course, an honors or senior thesis). The sample should represent recent intellectual work relevant to your interests in French and Francophone Studies.

Tuition Fees

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36270 USD / year

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36270 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

36270 USD / year

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Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

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