French - Master's degree
The Master’s course in French consists of an independent degree project at the advanced level. The course is intended for students who wish to deepen their knowledge of French linguistics, literature, or cultural studies through a scholarly work written in French, in close dialogue with a supervisor.
New library of Sainte Geneviève (Paris, 1859). Nouvelle bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève (Paris, 1859). Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The course consists of the writing of a 30-credit Master’s thesis in French. The student undertakes an independent scholarly project that is intended to contribute to the development of knowledge within the chosen field, either through empirical analysis, theoretical inquiry, or methodological reflection.
Particular emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to formulate relevant research questions, apply appropriate scholarly methods, and engage critically with previous research. The course also aims to develop the student’s academic writing skills in French, as well as their ability to discuss and defend their work orally in a scholarly context.
The Master’s course in French is structured around the completion of an independent degree project worth 30 credits. The course runs over one semester and is characterized by a progressive process in which the student develops, conducts, and completes a research project.
The work begins with the formulation of a topic, a research question, and a methodological approach, in consultation with a supervisor. Throughout the course, the student participates in seminars where different components of the thesis are discussed, such as the project plan, theoretical framework, methodological choices, and preliminary analyses. These seminars provide opportunities for peer feedback and for developing skills in scholarly discussion.
Supervision is provided individually or in small groups and comprises a total of 12 hours of contact time. The supervisor supports the student throughout the research process, while the thesis itself is carried out with a high degree of independence.
The course concludes with a thesis defense seminar, during which the student presents and defends their degree project and serves as an opponent on another student’s thesis. Through the opposition, the student develops the ability to critically review and discuss scholarly work at an advanced level. Teaching and assessment are conducted primarily in French, and the course structure is designed to progressively develop the student’s academic, analytical, and linguistic competence within the discipline.
Teaching Format
Teaching consists of individual supervision, seminars, and lectures. Work on the Master’s thesis involves a high degree of independent study, during which the student gradually develops their project in dialogue with the supervisor and the seminar group.
Teaching is conducted primarily in French. Certain components may be delivered in Swedish or English. The course may be offered as on-campus instruction, distance learning, or in a hybrid format, depending on the specific course instance.
Assessment
The course is assessed through a written Master’s thesis, an oral defense of the student’s own work, and opposition on another student’s thesis, or through the completion of an equivalent opposition assignment.
Examiner
Anders Bengtsson
Mickaëlle Cedergren
Hugues Engel
Per Förnegård
Sofia Lodén
Malin Roitman
Fanny Forsberg Lundell
Hans Färnlöf
Christophe Premat
