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The Department of French and Italian offers a Master of Arts program with a specialization in either French & Francophone Studies or Italian Studies.
Undergraduate students who are on track to complete the Combined BA/MA in French and Francophone Studies should also use this application during the third year of their BA.
The Master of Arts gives students who are looking to complete an MA degree advanced skills in research, critical thinking, and pedagogy, and a specialization in either French and Francophone Studies or Italian Studies. In conjunction with the faculty advisor, students plan a program of study which builds upon their undergraduate education and allows them to develop a comprehensive understanding of important developments in French and Francophone or Italian Studies. Department faculty are committed to interdisciplinary research and teaching.
Beyond our core faculty, students also have access to affiliated faculty across the campus with expertise in several exciting fields in French, Francophone, and Italian Studies.
Graduate students are part of a collegial department offering a variety of courses in literature, culture, film, critical theory, and language pedagogy. Graduate students are also provided instruction in the technical and interpretive skills necessary for graduate-level research and teaching.
Deadlines
- The application deadline for students who wish to be considered for a Fellowship: November 30
- The application deadline for students who wish to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Associateship: January 30
Applications received after this date may still be considered for Graduate Teaching Associateships if funding remains, but students are advised to submit their application as early as possible after this deadline if it cannot be met.
The application deadline for students not requesting funding:
- June 1 for international students
- July 29 for US students
Learn more at Graduate Studies at FRIT.