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French, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The French PhD sits within the Modern Languages and Literatures graduate programme, which emphasizes literary history, close textual analysis (including explication de texte) and theory of interpretation.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Modern Languages and Literatures  |  Duration: About five years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Two to three years of graduate courses, a fourth year of study and research abroad, and a dissertation proposal before candidacy; proficiency in one or two other languages is required, and Latin for early modern specialists by the end of the third semester. Exchange with the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris is available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be accepted into the Ph.D. program, students must demonstrate by an exceptionally strong academic record that they are capable of advanced study in literature. More information about admissions requirements to the program can be found on the Modern Languages and Literatures department page. To apply, please visit the Krieger Graduate Admissions website and select 'Apply Now'.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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