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Bangor University: French and Francophone Studies

Institution Bangor University View institution profile
Department School of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
Web postgraduate.bangor.ac.uk
Study type Research

Summary

The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in French Studies (three years full-time; six years part-time). The School has a long tradition of excellent postgraduate student support. Depending on the chosen research area, students will be assigned one or two supervisors and are guaranteed full access to computing facilities (including translation memory software), library provision and all School resources including the film library. There is a dedicated postgraduate study area within the School which students are encouraged to use as often as they can.

Research Areas Our academic staff in French Studies can offer MPhil/PhD supervision on a wide variety of topics, a selection of which are listed below:

  • Race, immigration and national identity in France

  • French cinema

  • Cultural representations of the banlieues

  • Multiculturalism and humour in France

  • Contemporary French politics

  • French Travel Writing

  • Urban Cultures

  • Theories of Space

  • Transnationalism

  • Bande dessinée

  • Adaptation from/into literature, film, comic art and theatre

  • Cultural representations of Brittany

  • Theories of ‘voice’ in French-language literature and film

Co-supervision of comparative topics within the School can also be offered.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

Bangor University

Between the mountains and the sea in North Wales, Bangor University’s campus is surrounded by a breathtaking natural landscape. Bangor offers the highest quality teaching in a supportive learning environment with courses across the arts, humanities and sciences. Most postgraduate taught courses are offered on a full-time and part-time basis, allowing you to fit your studies around your life. In addition, the selection of distance learning courses, as well as ‘blended’ courses that combine remote and face-to-face study opportunities allow for further personalisation.

Bangor University provides strong support for research activities, and there are several subject related specialist resources …

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