COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Arts in French program offers a diverse range of courses that allow students to explore various aspects of French literature and culture across different periods and themes. Course offerings include studies of classical periods such as Littérature du 17e siècle and Lumières et révolution, which examine literature from the 17th century and the Enlightenment through the revolutionary era. Contemporary topics are also covered, with courses like De Jack Kerouac à Jack Kérouac and Ecriture autobiographique, which focus on autobiographical writing and the literary evolution of figures like Jack Kerouac. The program emphasizes critical engagement with francophone cultures through courses such as Littérature francophone et écologie, which explores ecological themes in francophone literature, and Le roman urbain africain, focusing on urban African novels. Other offerings include Ecrire pour la recherche, which develops academic writing skills, and Histoire des médias franco-canadiens de l'Ouest, examining the history of Franco-Canadian media in Western Canada. The program also embraces popular culture studies with Lire la bande-dessinée, analyzing graphic novels, and Roman et nouvelle du 19ème siècle, which delves into 19th-century novels and short stories. These courses collectively provide a rich interdisciplinary framework, encouraging students to critically engage with French literature and culture in both historical and contemporary contexts.