New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science 4 courses
The PhD program in French prepares students to teach in all areas of French and Francophone literature, stressing both breadth and depth through research seminars and qualifying exams. PhD students in French will complete coursework in all seven fields--Medieval, Renaissance, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, and 20th century and Francophone literatures--as well as a proseminar in textual analysis. The program also trains students to be outstanding researchers and important contributors in the field which best speaks to their intellectual passions. Students in the French track are allowed to take on an interdisciplinary approach to their studies that will enable them to conjoin the study of literature with cinema, fine arts, music or with the social and human sciences (history, linguistics, politics, sociology, anthropology). Students design a course of doctoral study that reflects their special interests and takes advantage of the exceptionally rich resources of New York University (Institute of French Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Dramatic Literature, Theatre History, Cinema Studies, etc.). Interested students should meet with the Director of Graduate Studies to discuss their desired track. All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include: See French Literature, Thought, and Culture for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
| Courses with Post-1800 Focus | 12 credits |
| PhD Electives | 40 credits |
| Course in Medieval or Neo-Latin or Early Vernaculars | 4 credits |
| Course in Medieval and Renaissance Media: Visual and Material Cultures | 4 credits |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies Elective | 4 credits |
| PhD Electives | 20 credits |
Major Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREN-GA 1012 | Teaching French as a World Language | 4 |
| FREN-GA 1101 | Proseminar / Textual Analysis | 4 |
| Total Major Requirements | 72 credits | |
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREN-GA 1012 | Teaching French as a World Language | 4 |
| FREN-GA 1101 | Proseminar / Textual Analysis | 4 |
Required Courses
Courses with Post-1800 Focus
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEDI-GA 1100 | Proseminar in Medieval & Renaissance Studies | 4 |
| MEDI-GA 2000 | Medieval & Renaissance Workshop | 4 |
| Total Required Courses | 12 credits | |
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