Lettres et Langues
Research program in Francophone literature and creative writing, English- or Spanish-speaking literatures and cultures; trilingual translation and new media specialization and internship program
This degree course brings together a total of three Master's programs which are taught in two universities under the umbrella of UPS:
- The Trilingual Translation and Transmedia Master’s program (UEVE)
- The Research Master's program in Cultural Studies of English-speaking countries and/or Spanish-speaking countries (UVSQ)
- The Research and Literary Creation Master's program (UVSQ).
Information
- Identifying adequate resources and archives for a research investigation; framing a research topic and question; writing a 100-page thesis in French, English or Spanish
- Critically analyzing a variety of sources in at least three languages; framing and discussing a complex topic; constructing a research project from initial to final stage; writing and delivering a research paper in three languages; working autonomously and on a team; becoming an expert in cultural and legacy studies specific to English- and Spanish-speaking societies.
- Developing proficiency in academic English, Spanish and French to write a 100-page paper in one of these languages, translate academic sources, exchanging with scholars and other research professionals in dissemination contexts; communicating effectively in multicultural professional environments.
- Developing autonomy and creativity in the handling of digital tools for research, publishing and dissemination of research.
Learning outcome targets
The combination of the three existing Master's programs makes sense because of the twofold link between European and international cultural studies (Literature and civilizations of the French, English and Spanish speaking worlds) and studies of intermediality and the structuring of narratives (study of texts, visual and new media). These areas and themes are common to each of the existing disciplinary fields and courses; each student can choose from the course offerings of the three Master's programs the seminars and French, English or Spanish language courses best suited to their level of proficiency and professional aspirations.
The three Master's programs are part of the Graduate School "Humanités et Sciences du Patrimoine", as their scientific field of study is the tangible and intangible heritage of French, English- and Spanish-speaking worlds. The seminars and language courses are taught in these three languages, by faculty whose research is done within the research centers SCRIPT (UEVE), DYPAC, and CHCSC (UVSQ).
Target audience
- Higher intermediate, native or near-native proficiency in French, English and Spanish
- Holders of a BA in Literature, Social Sciences, Modern Languages (French and Francophone Studies, American Studies, English, British and Commonwealth Studies, Latinx Studies), Political Science, Humanities, Foreign Languages Applied to Business, Visual Arts, Film Studies, Gender Studies.
- Research project in cultural or legacy studies in the English- and/or Spanish-speaking societies.