Literary Studies: French Literature and Culture

Universiteit Leiden

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Deze opleiding



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locatieLeiden
diplomama M Letterkunde
typeregulier
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur1 jaar deeltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60813
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
All classes taught in French, which will greatly improve your fluency in oral and written French. During this master’s programme you will study French literature from France and beyond, ranging from the Middle Ages to the present. The programme offers courses in the ‘traditional’ canon of French literature, but also goes beyond it, focusing on francophone literature from origins as diverse as the Caribbean and the Maghreb.

Customise your degree

You will be able to design your curriculum according to your career goals or interests. Concentrate on French literature from the 20th and 21st century, or on courses related to medieval or early modern literature. You will also be able to combine French literature courses with Masterlanguage and French linguistics courses.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorial
instruction modes

The master's programme consists of four courses and a thesis. 

  • Courses 1 & 2: Any two courses from the French Literature and Culture programme
  • Course 3: Any course offered from the French Literature and Culture programme or any other course within the MA Literary Studies
  • Course 4: Any course offered from the French Literature and Culture programme or any other course within the MA Literary Studies, a course on a literary subject taught in another master’s programme or as offered via Masterlanguage.


objectives

With the skills and knowledge you have gained during your master’s programme at Leiden University you will be able to work in a range of professional and academic careers. These include highly sought after skills such as:

  • to think critically;
  • the ability to write;
  • to organise your work and meet tight deadlines;
  • to convey meaning precisely;
  • to research and thoroughly analyse literary and academical texts;
  • to critically use literary and cultural theory.

The master’s programme in Literary Studies at Leiden University aims to equip you with these important skills and knowledge that will help you thrive in your future career. Your specialised knowledge is complemented by a strong, critical-thinking approach to problem-solving that can be applied to even the most complex conceptual problem.



Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/3 Leiden University
French Literature and Culture
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NAN% vrouw
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2/3 Leiden University
Literary Studies
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NAN% vrouw
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3/3 Leiden University
English Literature and Culture
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NAN% vrouw
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disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Create a world of opportunities with a master's degree from Leiden University

The master’s programme in French Literature and Culture prepares you for a wide range of positions. Our graduates can be found working in a great number of professions requiring specialist linguistic or communication skills.

Our alumni have taken positions as a:

  • French teacher in a secondary school
  • French teacher in professional higher education
  • Literary translator
  • Business translator
  • Editorial secretary & editor at a publishing house
  • PhD candidate at a Dutch or foreign university
  • Publishing assistant at a publishing house
  • Marketing and communications officer at a telecom company
  • Policy advisor at a Dutch university
  • Foreign rights manager at a publishing house
  • Journalist at a press company


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