Learning Outcomes

The PhD is conferred upon candidates who have demonstrated substantial scholarship and the ability to conduct independent research and analysis in French culture and literature. By completion of advanced coursework and rigorous theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical training, the doctoral program prepares students to make original scholarly contributions to the knowledge of French literature, culture, and intellectual history, and to interpret and present the results of such research. Along with near-native or native language proficiency, students will be able to demonstrate substantial skills in critical, contextualized reading, close reading, writing in various genres, collaboration, and event organization. Further, they will receive intensive pedagogical and practical training in second language acquisition and teaching. They may seek professional certification and additional degrees in various second language acquisition specialties.