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Students in the Master of Arts in French program acquire a solid foundation in the literature and culture of the Francophone world. They become adept at various modes of textual analysis and learn to approach literary works in ways that show their continued vitality and relevance. Course work also includes advanced grammar and stylistics and research methods. Note: This program is not accepting applicants for 2024-25.
This program prepares students for further study at the doctoral level and for employment in middle and high school language departments.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2023–24 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Students in the M.A. in French program acquire a solid foundation in the literature and culture of the Francophone world. They become adept at various modes of textual analysis and learn to approach literary works in ways that show their continued vitality and relevance. Coursework also includes advanced grammar and stylistics and research methods. This combination prepares students either for employment in middle and high school language departments or for further study at the doctoral level.
Applicants must offer at least 18 credits in advanced courses in French.
General matriculation and admission requirements of Graduate Studies are in the section “Admission.”
Thirty to 42 credits are required for the degree.
Students must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination or complete both of the following:
Information about requirements for the comprehensive examination is in the section “Academic Regulations and Procedures.”
Courses in the Modern Languages and Literatures Department offered toward the degree must be 7000-level courses.
The following courses are required: French 7170X and 7010X.
The program of study must be approved by the department.
Note: This program is not accepting applicants for 2024-25.
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Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Modern Languages and Literatures offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the French M.A. program access to internships at a variety of companies.
Brooklyn College French alumni have found employment with many organizations, including:
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