The Master in French Language and Literature will perfect your skills in French and will give you the opportunity to develop an analytical framework in French linguistics and literature. You will benefit from the teaching of recognized specialists, who will guide you in their field of expertise towards the development of a personal research project.

Our BA specializing in French studies will allow you to hone your reading and writing skills, but above all to carry out an in-depth study of French literature, linguistics, history and cultures.

The objective of this Master's training is to provide students with in-depth knowledge in the fields of French and French language, literature, linguistics and civilization. The diploma also includes knowledge of French at level C2, and makes it possible to hire the holder in intermediate or senior positions where adequate use of French, and literary, linguistic and cultural skills are necessary.

This specialized program offers an intensive preparation for master studies in the field of French Language, Literature, and Culture for BA degree holders. It provides students coming from different academic fields with an introduction to literary and cultural studies, linguistic theories, and literary criticism, as well as to French and Francophone arts, history, geography, and civilization.

The Master's track in European Literature and Interculturality is located at the Department of European Languages and Cultures. This international, interdisciplinary and multilingual environment offers excellent opportunities for research and immerses them in vibrant networks of experts across different European countries and languages. The following languages can be chosen as major languages: French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.

The S05 evening course takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. or from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.), this formula offers language lessons that allow students to progress in their mastery of French (grammar, conjugation, spelling, vocabulary, approach to literary texts, written and oral expression).

Taking general or intensive French courses in the form of summer courses offers many advantages for students who wish to learn French, whether they are beginners or already initiated. Lasting one month, this summer program is designed to meet the specific needs of students and help them achieve their linguistic and cultural goals.

The objective of this course is to immerse participants in an overview of several disciplines taught at the Sorbonne.

From medieval fables and magical stories of chivalry to the 20 th century’s Sartre and Foucault such as today’s Modiano or Houellebecq, French literature has always been at the forefront and a major influence on world literature and thought. Students taking this course will study the allure of French literature from various perspectives. The course has been designed to satisfy a wide array of interests. Lectures and classes cover the medieval period through the modern age as well as the full range of genres, including novels, poetry, plays, philosophy, and French linguistics.

The French Literature program is dedicated to French literary texts spanning all genres, novel, poetry, plays, philosophy, and criticism, from the medieval to the modern age. The course offers practical and creative educational activities that capture the range of rich meaning within these genres based on a broad spread of research encompassing the long traditions of literature, art, cultural and social events. Our department publishes the internationally renowned journal Gallia and hosts research conferences twice a year.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: Explore, develop and discuss themes and analyze characters; Explore, develop and discuss the distinctive use of language, style, and register; Increase confidence by developing analytical, collaborative, and independent learning skills.