Doctor of Philosophy in French

The Department of French and Italian's intellectual vibrancy is embodied by its graduate programs, which welcome every year exceptional students in French, Italian, or French and Italian. All students admitted to the Ph.D. programs are provided with 5 years of funding, including summers, that cover tuition costs, health insurance, a yearly travel and research fund, and a salary in the form of a fellowship or teaching assistantship. Students accepted to the Ph.D. program with an M.A. or equivalent can transfer up to 45 credits towards the completion of required coursework, upon submission of their transcripts. They recieve a thorough training in literary criticism, literary history, critical theory and are offered extensive teaching experience as well as certification in the teaching of foreign languages. The French section provides students with the opportunity to pursue course work at all levels in French language, literature, cultural and intellectual history, theory, film, and Francophone studies. It understands the domain of French Studies as encompassing the complex of cultural, political, social, scientific, commercial, and intellectual phenomena associated with French-speaking parts of the world, from France and Belgium to Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean.

Minimum TOEFL Requirements ibt- 100
Applicants from institutions outside the U.S. must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
1. Electronically submitted application and statement of purpose.
2. Electronically submitted transcripts from every post-secondary institute attended. The graduate admissions website request that you send two official copies to departments. Please forward these transcripts to the address listed below. We recommend that applicants use some form of registered mail so that they can confirm arrival of their transcripts into the DLCL offices. We regret that we will not be able to update individual candidates on the status of their transcripts.
3. Writing samples vary by department. Please consult the appropriate link below for these requirements. Each writing sample submitted should be between 15-25 pages in length.
4. Three letters of recommendation must also be submitted. One letter of recommendation should focus on your language skills. You are also encouraged to upload a current ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) certificate if available. The OPI certificate is not required, but requested.