M.A. in French
HEGIS code 1102
NYS SED program code 02026

M.A. in French; M.A. in Spanish
Students in these programs acquire a solid foundation in the literature and culture of either the Spanish-speaking or 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.

Program/Department Advisors

Advisor Name Title Phone Location Email Office Hours Fernandez-Olmos, Margarit Graduate Deputy 718-951-5451 4231 Boylan Hall mfolmos brooklyn.cuny.edu call/email for appointment

Building codes:    A-Whitehead;   B-Boylan;   J-James;   N-Ingersoll;   NE-Ingersoll Extension;   R-Roosevelt;   RE-Roosevelt Extension;   WEB - West End Building

Students in this 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.

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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must offer at least 18 credits in advanced courses in French.
General matriculation and admission requirements of the Division of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission."

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Degree requirements
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Thirty to 42 credits are required for the degree.

Students must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination or complete both (a) and (b):

(a) complete 12 credits of course work in addition to the credits otherwise required;
(b) and write a substantial research paper, in French, acceptable to the department.

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 700-level courses.

The program of study must be approved by the department.

Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in courses in French. The following courses are required: French 703X and 717X.

The program of study must be approved by the department.