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French (MA)
Course Overview
IMPORTANT: this programme is not on offer for entry 2022.
You may be interested instead in our new Structured Masters (French) programme. Visit course website here.
Watch course video presentation here.
The MA in French is an appropriate means of achieving a very high degree of oral and written fluency in French in addition to developing competency in research methods and intellectual enquiry. It combines advanced linquistic work with in-depth literary and cultural analysis of France and the French-speaking world. It develops expertise appropriate to careers in secondary and higher education, the creative industries and other fields requiring high levels of communicative competence, intercultural awareness and critical insight.
Each master’s programme in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is made up of 60 taught credits and a dissertation worth 30 credits. Every programme has a minimum of 20 core compulsory credits in taught modules and students can complete the 60 credit requirement by selecting taught modules from all programmes in the school to build a tailored programme to suit their individual needs. Modules focus on developing advanced skills in language, literature or translation and students can select literature modules studied through the original language or international literature in English translation. Language specialisms in this programme are
currently, advanced French, Gaeilge, German, Italian, Spanish, and beginners and advanced Latin.
Applications and Selections
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Who Teaches this Course
- Dr Philip Dine
- Dr Catherine Emerson
- Dr Sylvie Lannegrand
- Dr Máire Áine Ní Mhainnín
- Dr Maura Stewart
Requirements and Assessment
Literature and culture seminars are examined by essay. Language proficiency is assessed continuously throughout the year. An oral examination is held, typically consisting of a research presentation. A minor thesis is also submitted by students.
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in French.
Additional Requirements
Duration
1 year, full-time
Next start date
Important: Not on offer for entry 2022.
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
15
QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Closing Date
Important: Not on offer for entry 2022.
NFQ level
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
90
Award
CAO
Course code
1MAF1
Course Outline
The programme comprises individual modules taught by experienced staff with a record of internationally recognised publications. The seminar-based format allows the productive combination of small-group tuition and varieties of student-centred learning, including translation experience. Tuition consists of specialist seminars in each semester and a year-long translation class. Seminars may include the following topics: Autofiction in French Literature: (Un-) Veiling the Self; Critical Approaches and Methods; Literature of Francophone Canada; Literature of France in Algeria; Representations of the Islamic Other in Medieval France; Spirituality and Literature; and Advanced French Language Studies. (Not all seminars will necessarily be offered each year.)
Together, these courses allow students to enhance and expand existing personal connections with, and insights into, French and Francophone societies and cultures. The specialised dissertation prepared in the second semester allows the student to engage in an individually negotiated project, which will generate a substantial piece of personal research.
The programme enables students to significantly develop their linquistic competence and analytical resources so that they may contribute effectively to professional and economic activities in a broad range of fields and/or pursue doctoral research in French.
Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Glossary of Terms
- Credits
- You must earn a defined number of credits (aka ECTS) to complete each year of your course. You do this by taking all of its required modules as well as the correct number of optional modules to obtain that year's total number of credits.
- Module
- An examinable portion of a subject or course, for which you attend lectures and/or tutorials and carry out assignments. E.g. Algebra and Calculus could be modules within the subject Mathematics. Each module has a unique module code eg. MA140.
- Optional
- A module you may choose to study.
- Required
- A module that you must study if you choose this course (or subject).
- Semester
- Most courses have 2 semesters (aka terms) per year.
Year 1 (90 Credits)
Required FR522: French Language I
FR522: French Language I
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Module Director
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile
- CORALLINE DUPUY: Research Profile
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Required FR508: Dissertation (Minor Thesis)
FR508: Dissertation (Minor Thesis)
15 months long | Credits: 30
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Research (100%)
Module Director
- SUZANNE GILSENAN: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Required FR523: French Language II
FR523: French Language II
Semester 2 | Credits: 10
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Module Director
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile
- MARY ANN MANNION: Research Profile
- CORALLINE DUPUY: Research Profile
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Optional FR527: Critical Approaches & Methods
FR527: Critical Approaches & Methods
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Module Director
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- MARY ANN MANNION: Research Profile
- MARIE BLOM: Research Profile
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Optional SH505: Translation Studies I
SH505: Translation Studies I
Semester 1 | Credits: 15
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Module Director
- MEL OLIVER BOLAND: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- MEL OLIVER BOLAND: Research Profile
- HANS W SCHMIDT-HANNISA: Research Profile
- GERALDINE SMYTH: Research Profile
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Optional FR525: Representations of the Islamic Other in Medieval France
FR525: Representations of the Islamic Other in Medieval France
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Module Director
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- CATHERINE EMERSON: Research Profile
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Optional FR528: The Literature of France in Algeria
FR528: The Literature of France in Algeria
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Module Director
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Optional FR530: Journaux D'ecrivains
FR530: Journaux D'ecrivains
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Module Director
- PHILIP DINE: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- SYLVIE LANNEGRAND: Research Profile
- MARY ANN MANNION: Research Profile
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Optional IT6101: Audiovisual Translation: Interlingual Subtitling
IT6101: Audiovisual Translation: Interlingual Subtitling
Semester 2 | Credits: 10
The module introduces theoretical principles, norms and technological tools for audiovisual translation, focusing in particular on subtitling and includes hands-on subtitling practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Define the main theoretical principles and accepted norms of audiovisual translation.
- Apply theoretical principles to audiovisual translation practice.
- Create subtitles for audiovisual texts.
- Appraise own and/or peer subtitles.
Assessments
This module's usual assessment procedures, outlined below, may be affected by COVID-19 countermeasures. Current students should check Blackboard for up-to-date assessment information.
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Module Director
- LAURA MCLOUGHLIN: Research Profile | Email
Lecturers / Tutors
- MARY ANN MANNION: Research Profile
- LAURA MCLOUGHLIN: Research Profile
Reading List
- "The Routledge Handbook of Audiovisual Translation" by Luis Pérez-González
ISBN: 9781138859524.
Publisher: Routledge - "Audiovisual Translation" by Jorge Díaz-Cintas,Aline Remael
ISBN: 9781900650953.
Publisher: Routledge
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
As well as developing advanced linguistic competence and inter-cultural awareness, the MA in French encourages transferable skills, such as information gathering analytical skills, presentational skills, time-management and project management.
Students are equipped to embark on a variety of careers, both in Ireland and abroad. Graduates have found employment in second-and third-level teaching, the media, administration, the cultural industries and journalism, and have gone on to do further research.
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
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Study Abroad
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Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
Please note: The fee payable by EU students is listed under "Fees: EU". This field is the sum of the student levy + tuition. Fees are payable each year and are subject to change year-on year.
Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant—please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €3,500 towards your full-time tuition. You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay full-time TUITION up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €140
Find out More
Dr Philip Dine
T: +353 91 492 391
E: philip.dine@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/french
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