PhD in French

The PhD is an opportunity to engage in advanced research. This research can be carried out in any area within the Faculty of Arts, provided that supervision is available and the research proposal and supervision arrangements are provided by the University.

The PhD consists of a thesis of an internationally recognised standard that makes an original contribution to knowledge or understanding in its field. Normally the thesis my not exceed 100,000 words or 250 pages. An oral examination takes place after the thesis has been submitted.

Research opportunities

Theoretical and applied linguistics
Psycholinguistics
History of linguistics
Phonology
Grammar
Medieval to Early Modern French and English literature
Anthropology of love in medieval and early-modern literature
Literary theory
Feminist theory
Lyric poetry
20th and 21st Century French and Francophone literature
Women’s writing
Violence in literature
Gender in literature
French Pacific Literatures
French Women in politics
Contemporary French Writing including Women’s Self-writing
The French New Novel and New Autobiography
Francophonie (Francophone literatures) and Littérature-monde (World literature in French)
Postcolonial theory
Poststructuralism and Deconstruction
French Cinema: self-reflexivity, gendered subjectivity, cognitive and evolutionary film theory; Film noir
Postcolonial Translation theory
Translation of Pacific literatures
Audiovisual translation
Translation and Metaphor

Duration

The PhD is expected to be completed in three or four full-time years, although it may be possible to complete on a part-time basis.

Admission

The usual requirement is a master's degree with Honours (First Class or Second Class, First Division) from the University of Auckland, or an approved equivalent qualification. You must also have demonstrated an ability to pursue doctoral level research. All candidates must submit a research proposal and obtain registration.

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