Overview

Courses are available in the traditionally recognized historical periods of French literature and culture, as well as in various literary genres and critical theories.

Key Features

The Department provides a wide variety of courses in Francophone literatures and cultures from, Canada, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, North and sub-Saharan Africa, in the literatures of immigration in France as well as in Film Studies and Gender Studies.

The Ph.D. program in French and Francophone World Studies at The University of Iowa has specific strengths in interdisciplinary studies notably in the areas of comparative arts, early modern studies, film studies, francophone and postcolonial studies, history, and women’s studies.

Programme Structure

Graduate students in French and Francophone Studies benefit from the expertise of a nationally and internationally known faculty.

Courses are available in the traditionally recognized historical periods of French literature and culture, as well as in various literary genres and critical theories.

The Department provides a wide variety of courses in Francophone literatures and cultures from, Canada, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, North and sub-Saharan Africa, in the literatures of immigration in France as well as in Film Studies and Gender Studies.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Languages View 91 other PhDs in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Iowa City

1187 - 1841 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for French and Francophone World Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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