Department/Academic Unit: Department of French Studies Degree Program: PhD

Degree Level Expectations, Learning Outcomes, Indicators of Achievement and the Program Requirements that Support the Learning Outcomes

Expectations Learning Outcomes Indicators of Achievement Relevant Courses and academic requirements

Depth and breadth of Excellent knowledge of current historical, Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of PhD students are required to take 18.0 knowledge theoretical and critical approaches, issues authors, texts, approaches, theories, units from the departments 800 and 900 and trends pertaining to the chosen field, topics and issues pertaining to level course offerings (see below): If a within the disciplines of literature and chosen field and period of study course is not being offered in a particular linguistics; through in-class discussion, oral area or field, students may also choose to presentation, term papers, and take a directed reading course (FRAN996 Solid knowledge of current critical and thesis project; and FRAN997). With special permission theoretical approaches pertaining to form the graduate chair, students may related fields of study; Demonstrate ability to produce an also choose to take a course in a different Solid knowledge of key texts and authors original and critical analysis of texts department. Additionally, students are within chosen field of specialization and and issues using theoretical and required to take FRAN 800 a non-credit related fields; philosophical research tools through theory and methodologies course, pass in-class discussion, oral presentation, comprehensive examinations (for which Reading understanding of a third term papers, and thesis project; students specializing in literature must language. choose 3 topics of study in 3 of the Demonstrate ability to identify and following fields: Middle Ages, 16th Century establish connections between texts , 17th Century French and issues of inquiry within different Literature, 18th Century French fields of literature and linguistics and Literature, 19th Century French Literature, as well as within different time 20th Century French Literature, periods (classical and modern) Literature, Francophone through in-class discussions and Literature, Critical Theory and Linguistics; comprehensive examinations; students specializing in linguistics must Ability to produce research which choose 3 topics of study in 3 different has the potential to be an original fields. One of the topics must be chosen in contribution to discipline through the area of Literature and the other 2 in term papers and thesis; linguistics: phonetic, phonology,

morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicology, Demonstrate ability to conduct socio-linguistics, pragmatics, historical research in a 3rd language. linguistics, second language acquisition,

computer-assisted linguistics); students are also required to defend a thesis project (25 pages) as well as produce and defend a thesis (300 pages). In addition students must pass a third language requirement through a reading test or course work. Course Offerings French Literature: FRAN 825, 828, 829, 835, 836, 849, 850, 851, 861 : FRAN 883, 884, 885, 886, 887, 888 : FRAN 870, 871 Literary Theory: FRAN 837, 902, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 920, 950, 951 Linguistics: FRAN 803, 807, 811, 813, 815, 817, 823 Research and Ability to propose and produce original Demonstrate excellent knowledge of French Literature: FRAN 825, 828, 829, scholarship research contribution using current critical primary and secondary sources 835, 836, 849, 850, 851, 861 and theoretical literary and linguistic pertaining to subject of study and Quebec Literature: FRAN 883, 884, 885, approaches; ability to make innovative and critical 886, 887, 888 use of these sources Ability to conceive and produce an original Francophone Literature: FRAN 870, 871 research project with the potential to lead through in-class discussions, oral to a substantial contribution to the presentation, term papers, thesis Literary Theory: FRAN 837, 902, 912, 913, discipline; project and thesis; 914, 915, 916, 917, 920, 950, 951 Ability to identify theoretical and Demonstrate capacity to synthesize Linguistics: FRAN 803, 807, 811, 813, 815, conceptual research tools to conduct and apply acquired knowledge and 817, 823 research project; theoretical tools as well as FRAN 800: methodology and research contribute original research by Ability to conduct in-depth research tools; participating in academic and independently as part of producing professional research forums FRAN 996 and FRAN 997: directed reading original research contributions (i.e. (conferences, seminars, and research courses through archive or field research); groups) which engage and pertain to Submission and defence of a thesis project

Ability to draw on 3rd language resources topic of research inquiry. (25 pages); submission and defence of a (texts) to further understanding and thesis (300 pages). exploration of research topic. Application of Ability to conduct independent research Demonstrate ability to conduct FRAN 800: methodology and research Knowledge with potential to lead to academic independent research with potential tools; presentations and conferences as well as to lead to academic presentations Comprehensive exams; publication in renowned and respected and conferences as well as journals in chosen discipline; publication in renowned and Submission and defence of thesis project; respected journals in chosen Ability to participate in research groups Students may choose to present their discipline through the preparation of and seminars both in the Department and research in the context of the articles and book reviews for outside of Queen’s; Departmental seminar series; submission to journals ; participation Ability to participate in various in various research forums (class Students may choose or be invited to committees and initiate new projects; discussions, departmental seminar participate in Departmental research series, research groups, professional groups. Ability to adapt and make use of new associations, academic conferences); technologies both in the areas of research participation in research and and teaching.* research-related initiatives (conference and seminar organisation, membership and participation in Revue Frontenac editorial board); Development of new research and teaching tools (using new technologies)*; comprehensive exams; submission and defense of thesis project. Professional Mastery of language and literature skills Participation in various projects and French Literature: FRAN 825, 828, 829, capacity/autonomy which enable student to adapt and apply initiatives which demonstrate 835, 836, 849, 850, 851, 861 knowledge and skills to a variety of acquired knowledge and skills; Quebec Literature: FRAN 883, 884, 885, professional contexts (universities, Demonstrate initiative and a capacity 886, 887, 888 colleges, public and private schools, to take part in a range of research or government…); Francophone Literature: FRAN 870, 871 public forums (presentation of Ability to think critically and to adapt to research at conferences, in research Literary Theory: FRAN 837, 902, 912, 913,

new contexts and issues enabling student groups, in seminars, professional 914, 915, 916, 917, 920, 950, 951 to take part in a range of cultural and organisations, schools and public Linguistics: FRAN 803, 807, 811, 813, 815, social venues and initiatives; forums); 817, 823 Ability to innovate: initiate new Demonstrate ethical conduct which FRAN 800: methodology and research programmes and projects in which critical is consistent with academic integrity tools; thinking and language and communication and the use of appropriate guidelines skills are required; and procedures for responsible FRAN 996 and FRAN 997: directed reading conduct of research. courses Demonstrate ethical conduct which is consistent with academic integrity and the Submission and defence of a thesis project use of appropriate guidelines and (25 pages); submission and defence of a procedures for responsible conduct of thesis (300 pages). research Communication Skills Ability to express ideas in a coherent and Demonstrate ability to produce and French Literature: FRAN 825, 828, 829, clear fashion; communicate academic research in 835, 836, 849, 850, 851, 861 French through active participation Ability to make use of current literary and Quebec Literature: FRAN 883, 884, 885, in class and seminar discussions, linguistic theoretical and critical 886, 887, 888 conferences and research-related approaches both orally and in written forums; class presentations; Francophone Literature: FRAN 870, 871 form; comprehensive exams; Literary Theory: FRAN 837, 902, 912, 913, Ability to produce academic research in 914, 915, 916, 917, 920, 950, 951 French; oral defense of thesis project; oral thesis defense. Linguistics: FRAN 803, 807, 811, 813, 815, Ability to teach a range of courses in 817, 823 French; Students who choose to can demonstrate their ability to teach FRAN 800: methodology and research Ability to engage in professional French language and/or literature at tools; discussions and debates which pertain or various levels* relate to area of research and study. FRAN 996 and FRAN 997: directed reading courses. Submission and defence of a thesis project (25 pages); submission and defence of a thesis (300 pages). Possibility of taking courses in other departments related to student’s area of interest. Awareness of limits of Learning of French language and literature Demonstrate ability to identify gaps French Literature: FRAN 825, 828, 829,

knowledge seen as ongoing process; in knowledge; to independently find 835, 836, 849, 850, 851, 861 tools to address these gaps, to Students need to be open to learning new Quebec Literature: FRAN 883, 884, 885, enable progress within field of approaches to teaching and research as 886, 887, 888 research and foster ongoing personal well as to new ideas. and professional development. Francophone Literature: FRAN 870, 871 Demonstrate ability to respond Literary Theory: FRAN 837, 902, 912, 913, effectively to the critical evaluation 914, 915, 916, 917, 920, 950, 951 of course work and thesis by fellow Linguistics: FRAN 803, 807, 811, 813, 815, students and professors, and to 817, 823 consider the plausibility of alternative perspectives on one’s FRAN 800: methodology and research research and analysis. tools; FRAN 996 and FRAN 997: directed reading courses Submission and defence of a thesis project (25 pages); submission and defence of a thesis (300 pages).