Master’s Programme in Literature with a Specialization in French-language Literature, 120 ECTS
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Within the specialization in French Literature you will develop advanced analytical and interpretive skills for the study of literature. You will gain a deeper understanding of French literature from the Middle Ages to the present day and learn to use advanced methods for the exploration of literary texts, both in terms of form and in terms of their relation to history, politics and ethics. The theoretical level of the courses is high; at the same time, you will develop practical skills related to reviewing and editing literary works. As a student in the Master’s Programme in Literature you will have access to a large selection of courses in French Literature and in the wider Humanities. A combination of compulsory and individually chosen courses will develop your knowledge and skills in this area, forming the basis for the writing of a strong scholarly Master’s Thesis. Giving an international and transnational perspective, the programme qualifies the students for doctoral studies in literature, but is also useful for work outside of the university. This is especially the case in fields where there is a demand for knowledge about the significance of language for communication and social development, and which require international broad-mindedness, historical competence and the ability to deal with complex information in a systematic and critical fashion.
Area of interests: Arts and Humanities
How are different cultures created and how do they affect us? Arts and Humanities is an area of interest that includes a wide variety of subjects such as Archaeology, Philosophy, History, Religion, Ethnology, Literature, and Theatre and Performance Studies. In one way or another these subjects are an expression of how culture affects human beings and society. As a student you will improve your analytical skills and learn to identify different lines of development, often in an interdisciplinary context. Studies within Arts and Humanities give you broad general competence that is very useful in the job market, where autonomy, analytical and communication skills are in great demand.
Area of interests: Language and Linguistics
Languages open doors to other cultures, experiences, business contacts and collaboration between countries. At Stockholm University you can study nearly 30 different languages. You can also delve into more theoretical subjects such as Linguistics and Bilingualism. Language and Linguistics studies can lead to a large variety of professions within teaching, research and industry, the public sector, trade and tourism, and other areas.
Subject
Literature
French
French is the native language or one of the first languages of nearly 120 million people, making it the ninth largest language in the world. French is the official language or the language of instruction in about thirty countries of Europe, North and Central America, Africa and Asia. French and English are the only languages in the world to be used as first languages on all the continents. It is is one of the two working languages of the United Nations, the second largest working language of the European Union, and the principal language of the African Union. Finally, French is clearly one of Europe’s most important cultural languages. France set the tone in diplomacy, literature and philosophy in the 17th century, while no less than 15 French-speaking authors have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Knowledge of French is an important asset on the labour market, and Swedish industry and commerce have much to gain from having more Swedish people with a command of French. French is a practically essential tool for acquiring a deeper insight into European philosophy, culture, art and literary history.
At the University of Stockholm, successful and internationally recognised research is carried out in the sphere of French language and literature, such as language acquisition, medieval French, French in the media, grammar, translation theory, Francophone literature from North Africa, comparative literature and 19th century prose. Teaching and research are closely related in the department.
We offer instruction in French from the elementary to doctoral level. During the first semesters you improve your oral and writing skills while broadening your linguistic knowledge as well as your understanding of French literature as well as history, social life and culture in the French-speaking world. Already after the second semester you may choose to specialise in either literature or linguistic studies.