1) COURSES. The total 30 credits for the MA must include:

• Courses in literature of specialization (27 – 30 credits)
• Thesis Seminar: required of all students who elect to write master’s essay (3 credits)

2) LANGUAGES

• In addition to a high degree of competence in the language of specialization, candidates must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a second Romance language, German, or Latin.

3) COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

• Candidates must pass a written examination on the field of study, in the language of specialization. Please click here for the Reading Lists in FRENCH.

4)  MASTER’S ESSAY

• The master’s essay is optional. Topic is determined in consultation with the principal adviser. Thesis Seminar, to be taken concurrently with preparation of the essay, is completed when the essay is approved be the principal adviser and another faculty member.