Overview

The department of French and Francophone Studies at Michigan State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in French, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, and Spanish. The wide range of courses taught encompasses the wealth and diversity of the cultural history around the globe where these languages have been spoken.

Learning outcomes

Many courses cross disciplinary boundaries to examine topics in philosophy, comparative literature, religion, political theory, and also cultural, gender and diaspora studies.

In addition to regular course offerings, the department also provides a number of opportunities for immersion through our study-abroad programs.

Students with previous foreign language experience must take a placement test to continue study in that language at the appropriate level.

The study of languages is an integral part of undergraduate liberal education. It is also an essential component of graduate education in many fields, such as art history, history, literary and cultural study, anthropology, and linguistics. Knowledge of foreign languages and cultures can be key to any career path having a global dimension, such as engineering, agriculture, the military, journalism, business, law, and medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Criticism and Theory

Introduction to Critical Theory

Topics in Critical Theory

Studies in Medieval French Literature

Studies in 16th-Century French Literature

French Literature of the 17th Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the Master of Arts degree program in French on regular status, an applicant must have:

A bachelor's degree in French, or have completed the courses in French that are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in French at Michigan State University or their equivalents.

A grade–point average of at least 3.00 in undergraduate French language and literature courses.

The results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) forwarded to the Department of Romance and Classical Studies.

Tuition Fee

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International

28528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

28528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

14734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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