University Requirements for Master of Arts in French Language and Literature

Department

School of International Studies

Degree

Master

Length of Program (years)

2.5

Minimum Total Credits

30

Minimum Total Credits for General Courses

3

Minimum Total Credits
(Major Courses)

15

Minimum Total Credits for Major Courses

12

Academic Objectives & Requirements：

    1. Objectives
    To cultivate research-capable foreign language talents with high competency in French language and literature, possessing global vision, a rigorous academic attitude, an innovative mind, and the ability to adapt to international competition while catering to national development needs.
    2. Requirements.
    A. Personal Qualities:
    Strictly act in accordance with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, pursue an honest and prudent learning attitude, maintain academic morality, a spirit of social responsibility and teamwork, and be in good health.
    B. Knowledge:
    Proficiency in French language, basic foundation in French, Francophone literature, French linguistics, and intercultural communication, and capacity for research in one of the above disciplines.
    C. General Capabilities:
    Possess solid French listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; able to read and analyze academic papers proficiently; able to write essays in  standard academic language; able to conduct academic communication in oral or in written form.

Disciplines：

French and Francophone Literature, French Linguistics, Intercultural Communication

Academic Reports：

During the period enrolled, students are requested to deliver 4 book reports, including one at the Institute’s regular academic seminar (2 credits).

For instructions on submitting book reports, please see the website of the School of International Studies - Graduates - Full-time postgraduate students in foreign language colleges and the application for reviewing and defending the dissertation.

Thesis Proposal：

Deadlines for thesis proposals are as follows. For 2.5-year masters degree students: Before April 30th of the second year, i.e. 10 months before the thesis defense.


For instructions on submitting thesis proposals, please see the website of the School of International Studies - Graduates - Full-time postgraduate students in foreign language colleges and the application for reviewing and defending the dissertation.

Pre-review：

The master’s thesis uses a one-month pre-review system. Those applying for a degree in spring shall submit the draft for review before December 20 of the previous year; those applying for a degree in summer shall submit the draft before March 20 of the same year; if the degree is applied for in winter, students shall submit the thesis draft for review by September 20.

For instructions on submitting thesis drafts, please see the website of the School of International Studies - Graduates - Full-time postgraduate students in foreign language colleges and the application for reviewing and defending the dissertation..

Graduation & Diploma Requirements：

1. Complete the required courses and meet the minimum credit requirements for the program.
2. Complete all assessments and meet relevant requirements.
3. Successfully defend the dissertation.
4. Publication of academic papers: During the period of study for a degree, students must obtain research results corresponding to the guidelines for applied master’s degree students. That is, students must publish at least one academic paper in public publications (including collections of papers) under the name of Zhejiang University as the first author or, if the second author, the first author must be a mentor.

Quality Guarantee Systems：

The Quality Guarantee System consists of the Main Training Parts for Full-time Graduate Students, the Application, Anonymous Appraisal and Defense for Dissertation and Teaching and Management Rules of Graduate Students

Notes：

In order to cultivate students’ global horizons and to create an internationalized training environment for postgraduate education, the colleges and research institutes encourage graduate students to participate in international exchange programs. During the period of study, graduate students can participate in the corresponding courses of French universities who have established an interscholastic relationship with Zhejiang University or with the School of International Studies. The discipline encourages graduate students to actively participate in academic research and activities, and publish research results under tutors’ guidance. Graduate students have obligations and responsibilities to assist their tutor in teaching activities and in the management of the institute.

General Courses

Mandatory/Selective

Type of Course

Course No.

Course Name

Credits

Total Hours

Period

Notes

Mandatory

Public

3320001

Research in the Theory and Practice of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

2

32

All semesters

Mandatory

Public

0420002

Dialectics of Nature

1

24

All semesters

Mandatory

Public

0000999

At least 1 public quality course. (See the detailed list for specific courses. Please do not select specific courses as an alternative when making personal study plan.)

1

16

All semesters

Mandatory

Major

0521033

Literary Criticism of the 20th Century

2

32

Spring

Research methods development

Mandatory

Major

0521032

French Stylistics

2

32

Fall

Mandatory

Major

0521049

French Philosophy

2

32

Fall

Mandatory

Major

0521038

Linguistics Presentation

2

32

Spring

Mandatory

Major

0521037

Intercultural Communication

2

32

Fall

Mandatory

Major

0521052

The Literary History of France in the 20th Century

2

32

Fall

Module Courses

France and Francophone Literature, French Linguistics, Intercultural Communication

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Summary：

France and Francophone Literature, French linguistics, Intercultural Communication

Mandatory/Selective

Type of Course

Course No.

Course Name

Credits

Total Hours

Period

Notes

Selective

Major

0523082

Interpretation of Media Reports

2

32

Fall

Selective

Major

0523054

French Lexicography

1

16

Spring

Selective

Major

0521030

Sociolinguistics

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523120

Language, Philosophy and Culture

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523119

Literature and Philosophy

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523122

Contemporary French Thought

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523118

History of French Thought

2

32

Fall

Selective

Major

0523053

Pragmatics

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523070

The Art of Dissertations

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523057

Interpretation and Translation

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523121

Comparative Study in Aesthetics of Literature and Cinema

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0521031

Discourse Analysis

2

32

Fall