Overview

Kent State University’s Master of Arts in French offers an advanced study of the French language, literature, and culture, emphasizing critical analysis and scholarly research.

The French master’s degree program at Kent State University encourages students to explore various literary movements, cultural contexts, and contemporary issues in Francophone societies.

With a focus on developing advanced language proficiency and analytical skills, the M.A. in French prepares graduates for careers in education, translation, international relations, and cultural institutions, as well as for further academic pursuits in French studies and related fields. Students engage deeply with the language and its cultural heritage, equipping them to contribute meaningfully to diverse professional environments.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Communicate in French at advanced-mid or higher proficiency level as measured by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview Test and ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test.

Demonstrate skills in the analysis of French culture, literature and language.

Demonstrate an ability to carry out and present research projects in their respective concentration areas.

Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in their respective concentration areas.

Careers

Graduates of Kent State’s M.A. in French are well-equipped for advanced careers in education, translation, and cultural analysis. The French master’s degree program curriculum emphasizes advanced language skills, literary criticism, and cultural studies, which prepares students to engage deeply with French literature and society.

Graduates often pursue roles as university educators, professional translators, cultural consultants, and researchers, contributing to fields such as academia, international relations, and the arts.

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

Interpreters and translators

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Composition-Advanced

Contemporary French Culture

Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages

Linguistics for the Language Professions

Second Language Research Methods

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Goal statement

CD or MP3/wav file with a 5-10-minute oral sample in the applicant's first and second languages (conversational, not read from a script)

Writing sample(s) in the applicant's second language, which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation. International applicants should also submit a writing sample in English

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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20332 USD / year

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20332 USD / year

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10706 USD / year

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Living costs

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1036 - 1710 USD / month

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