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The M.A. in French and the M.A. Only Program
First year graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in French and Romance Philology or a Ph.D. in French and Comparative Literature must first fulfill the requirements for the M.A. in French. These include writing and defending a M.A. Thesis. Continuation of study beyond the master’s degree must be authorized by the departmental Committee on Higher Degrees
Course Requirements: Ten courses of which seven must be taken for E(letter grade) credit. These seven must include the Stylistics (French G6005), the M.A. essay direction (French G8092), a course on Literary Theory (see Director of Graduate Studies for list of approved courses), three Century Surveys, and one 6000- or 8000-level seminar. The three remaining courses are the M.A. proseminar (French G8091, to be taken Pass/Fail) and two 6000- or 8000-level seminars (to be taken for R credit). Up to two 6000- or 8000-level seminars may be taken outside the department with prior approval of the director of graduate studies.
Examinations: In lieu of each of the Century Surveys, students may elect to take a three-hour Qualifying Examination. The passing grade for this examination is B. Candidates graded lower than B on a qualifying examination may take that examination a second time but not a third.
M.A. Thesis: Candidates must defend an essay of approximately fifty pages before a committee of two, one of whom is the director of the essay. The use of French is strongly recommended for the M.A. essay.
Further details may be found on the G.S.A.S. web site.
Students who are not interested in seeking a degree beyond the M.A. may apply to the M.A. Only program. The requirements for the M.A. Only are the same as the requirements of the M.A. in French that is taken in preparation for the Ph.D. No fellowships are available for the M.A. Only program. Part-time study and spring semester admission are possible.
The M.A. in Cultural studies is offered through Reid Hall (Columbia's Paris campus). Consult the M.A. in Cultural Studies page and the G.S.A.S. web site for requirements and additional information.
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