French Literature and Culture

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French Literature & Culture provides teaching based on research culture. Core module in research methodology and critical theory plus a wide choice of optional modules from Medieval Occitan to Contemporary French Women's Writing. Ideal preparation for research or careers in teaching, journalism, cultural management, financial sector and the EU.

KEY BENEFITS
* Unique range of modules across all periods of French and Francophone literature.
* Modules taught by established specialists in a department with a lively postgraduate culture and outstanding RAE 2008 rating.
* Particular strengths in literary and critical theory and medieval French and Occitan literature.
* Located in the heart of London.

PURPOSE
For students seeking to further their knowledge of French literature and culture and/or to prepare for research.

DESCRIPTION
The programme is centred around a core module in literary and critical theory. Optional modules reflect the research interests of staff and range from the Middle Ages to the present day (including modern French thought and Francophone literature), giving the programme a unique depth and range. Students also have the opportunity to take our innovative web-based modules in advanced French language as well as modules from other programmes.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content

* Reading Theory/Reading Practice
* Dissertation.

Indicative non-core content

Optional modules may include:

* The Troubadours and their Legacy
* Renaissance Transgressions: French in its European Context
* What is a Classic?
* Writing on the Right: Literature and Conservativism in nineteenth-century France
* Avant-Gardes of the 1920s & 1930s
* Contemporary French Women's Writing
* French Psychoanalytic Writing since 1945
* Francophone Literatures
* 'Life' & 'Living' in Recent French Thought
* Perversion: Theory, Literature, Film
* The Clinical Encounter in 20th century French Literature
* Rights before Human Rights: 18th Century Theories and Representations.

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
All modules taught by seminar. Core module and optional modules assessed by extended essay. Compulsory dissertation of 12,000 words.

MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.

* Reading Practice/Reading Theory - MA Core Course - Required
* Contemporary Francophone Literatures - Optional
* Contemporary French Women's Writing - Optional
* Desiring Obscure Objects:Avant-gardes In France In The 1920s And 1930s - Optional
* Life And Living In Recent French Thought - Optional
* Perversion: Theory, Literature, Film - Optional
* Rights Before Human Rights - Optional
* The Troubadours And Their Legacy - Optional
* What Is A (French) Classic? - Optional

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in French or in a combined honours degree including French. US applicants should have GPA 3.3 or above. We may consider other relevant experience or qualifications where appropriate. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)

One full AHRC studentship attached to the programme (home/EU applicants). Graduate School and School of Arts & Humanities studentships and bursaries including for overseas students, self-funded.