French Language and Literature: French Language and Literature MA; Field: French Linguistics

The Master of Arts (MA) program is both a self-contained program and the first stage towards doctoral studies. It has two objectives:

  • to allow students to develop a thorough knowledge of the discipline through a program of coursework in French linguistics and

  • to develop an aptitude for research.

It is a 12-month program for full-time students; the program is available on a part-time basis.

At the beginning of their program, students meet individually with the Associate Chair, Graduate in order to determine course selection with the objective of ensuring that the student has a well-rounded program and broad knowledge of the discipline.

MA Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of French Language and Literature's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • B+ average standing or better, with at least B+ in French. A B+ average does not automatically lead to admission.

  • Competence in French.

  • Concentration in French linguistics, with a minimum of seven full courses, or equivalent, in French. A minimum of three of the seven full courses, or equivalent, should be in the proposed area of study (i.e., linguistics).

  • Admission is based upon the evidence of the supporting letters and the applicant's academic record.

Completion Requirements

  • Prerequisite work, if necessary.

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • FRE1103H Séminaire de linguistique I : Phonétique et phonologie;

    • FRE1104H Séminaire de linguistique II : Syntaxe;

    • FRE1141H Séminaire de linguistique III : Linguistique expérimentale et linguistique de corpus;

      • 2.5 FCEs from the regular graduate offerings; or

      • 2.0 FCEs and FRE5001H Research Essay, a mémoire of approximately 35 pages; or

      • 1.5 FCEs and FRE5000Y Research Essay, a 65- to 75-page mémoire.

  • Students must maintain a B average in order to be recommended for the degree and must obtain a minimum of mid-B in the Research Essay if taken. Students must also obtain a minimum of mid-B for the graduate seminars in linguistics (FRE1103H, FRE1104H, and FRE1141H).

  • Up to 1.0 FCE may be taken outside the department, with the permission of the Associate Chair, Graduate.

  • Normally, part-time students take the graduate seminars in linguistics during Year 1.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 6 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

French Language and Literature