Overview

Through the French Studies coursework at University of Minnesota, you will increase your expertise in textual analysis and critical methods, gain greater knowledge of the historical and social context that shapes literature, and begin working with faculty advisors.

What you'll learn

Graduate reading groups and departmental lectures will expose you to current developments in our field, while your research skills will be honed through workshops on the basic methodologies, ethics, and practices of the academic profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Early Modern French & Francophone Literatures and Cultures
The Novel of the Ancien Regime
Topics in French & Italian Literatures & Cultures
Narrative, History, and Memory: Topics
Staging the Common
Jean Genet's Writings and French Institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Plan A: 34 credits

Plan B: 30 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Literature French studies View 84 other Masters in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their scholarship and research potential, a complete set of official transcripts, a sample of their academic writing, evidence of spoken French proficiency (audio sample or phone interview), and a written statement of research interests and goals.
A BA in French (or equivalent), with a literary emphasis, is required for the MA programs. Applicants have generally completed at least 18 credits in French literature and culture. Prospective students whose undergraduate degree is in another field, but who have taken substantial coursework in French and are strongly motivated to pursue literary studies, are invited to contact the director of graduate studies in French.

Tuition Fee

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International

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9552 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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