Master's DegreeEnglish and American Studies
Diploma in agreement with l’Université d’Artois
Undertake original research in English studies!
Presentation
This course enables students to specialise in one of the major fields of English and American studies (literature, linguistics or civilisation) while increasing their knowledge of the English- speaking world in general. Each student will prepare a research project under the supervision of a specialist in the field and write a final dissertation. At the same time, they will attend seminars in each discipline and also classes in research methodology.
International students who speak good French may also take translation classes and those whose French needs improvement have the opportunity to take French language classes.
Students will have the opportunity to attend, and sometimes participate, in international conferences and study days.
Language of instruction: Mainly English Students with a
level of French below C1 on the European scale will be invited to take French language classes.
Academic calendar
Fall semester from mid-September to Christmas, spring semester from mid-January to mid-May
Teaching hours
220 teaching hours in the first year, 160 teaching hours in the second year.
Advantages
Research seminars
Study a abroad possibilities
Professional experience
Program
- British and American literature
- Oral experience
- Research Methodology
- Research project
- Civilization of English-speaking countries
- Translation and translatology
- Linguistics and grammar
30
students per class
12h
teaching hours per week
Internships and Work Experience
Students may, but are not obliged to, do internships in the areas of teaching or translation. It is also possible for students to teach part-time during their studies.
Entry Requirement
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree either in English or in another arts or humanities subject. Students whose degree is not in English must prove that they have already taken classes in English literature and in the history, politics or culture of at least one English-speaking country. Non-native speakers of English must prove they have attained the level C1 on the European scale (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE etc.) Although no diploma in French is required, students are advised that a level of at least B1 on the European scale is highly recommended.
What next?
Most graduates from this degree course either continue to do a PhD or go into teaching either in France or abroad. European students have the opportunity to take the French national teaching qualifications during their second year.
TESTIMONIALS
"Cette expérience était simplement la plus belle expérience de ma vie, j’en suis sortie grandie et bien plus autonome."
Un semestre d'études en Inde, une aventure inoubliable
Julie, Licence LEA
Un semestre d'études en Inde, une aventure inoubliable
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En stage chez Decathlon
Louis, Master communication numérique
En stage chez Decathlon
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En échange en Corée du Sud
Emilie, licence LEA
En échange en Corée du Sud
Staff and contact
Program director
Professor Suzanne Bray
Send e-mail
03.20.13.47.03
Staff
- Professor Suzanne Bray (English literature and civilisation)
- Dr Gérald Préher (American literature and civilisation)
- Dr Vincent Roger (English literature)