Program Overview

Études françaises

Program Overview

The Études Françaises program focuses on French literatures and the evolution of ideas and literary fields, as well as offering research training in French linguistics. This unique interdisciplinary program features a double specialization in French Literature and French Linguistics, with courses delivered exclusively in French across both campuses of York University.

Students will have the opportunity to engage in research and study concerning French literature and the language as it pertains to France, French Canada, and French-speaking communities around the globe. Notable research areas include North African literature and Canadian French, along with immersion programs in French.

Active student involvement in research is encouraged through opportunities as graduate or research assistants, participation in the Centre for Research on Language Contact located at Glendon, and organization and participation in student colloquia that showcase their research.

Stream and Specializations

Literature Program Areas of Specialization:

• Literary theory and fields
• Women's literature
• Literature and society (France, French Canada, and the Francophone world)

Linguistics Areas of Specialization:

• Descriptive and theoretical linguistics
• Historical and Romance linguistics
• Enunciative linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• French language learning in a Canadian context

Degrees Offered

MA

Program Length (Full-time)

• 5 terms

Program Component(s)

• Major research paper
• OR Thesis
• OR Coursework only

Minimum Required GPA

• B

Fall Entry

• Available for full-time and part-time study

French Proficiency Requirement

Additional Admission Requirements

Required Forms

• Informations complémentaires (PDF)
• Formulaire d'évaluation (PDF)

Number of Recommendation(s)

• 3 recommendations

Other Requirements

• Applicants must demonstrate excellent, close-to-native written proficiency in French.
• A 1.5-page letter of motivation in French is required.
• A résumé or CV must be submitted.
• An interview may also be required.