The M.A. in French Studies in a Global Context provides an interdisciplinary framework for the study of modern French and francophone cultures. Students explore the history, politics, social dynamics and cultural productions of France and its former colonies in courses taught at Reid Hall, Columbia University’s Center in the heart of Paris, and at selected institutions of higher learning, e.g. the Sorbonne ( Université Paris 1 and Université Paris 4) and the École des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales. Courses are taught by visiting Columbia faculty and by professors from French universities. Students’ academic progress and overall wellbeing is overseen by a resident program director. They also receive advanced-level training in oral and written French and tutorial support to enhance their courses in the French university system. Each student writes a Master's essay (in French or in English) under the direction of a faculty advisor. They may conduct fieldwork during Spring break or the summer in an African or Middle Eastern Courntry, a region in France or another European country, depending on the topic of their essay. The program is completed in a calendar year during consecutive fall, spring and summer terms. Classes are held in the fall and spring semesters; the latter ends at the end of June. July and August are reserved for fieldwork, travel and completion of the Master’s essay. Partial fellowhsips are available to highly qualified applicants. Application deadline: April 15 Deadline for fellowship applications: February 15
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