M.A. (French Studies)
The Master of Arts in French Studies programme is geared towards training of personalities who are proficient in the French language, French linguistics and literature. Kenya is an Englishspeaking country that belongs to a regional economic bloc that has among its members Frenchspeaking nations. French as a language becomes a handy and indispensable tool to facilitate communication and also to help in drafting development policies within the larger East African Community Economic bloc. Developing French language prowess is therefore essential and crucial to facilitate professional integration and competence. Herein lies the importance of this Master of Arts in French Studies Programme. While offering every advantage of a large research institution such as Maseno University, our programme retains its individual character to ensure a training that is rigorous, innovative and in line with the current socio-economic trends within the Eastern African region and beyond.
YEAR I SEMESTER I
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AFR 809 |
Research Methodology |
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AFR 803 |
Communication and Interaction |
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AFR 809 |
Advanced Syntax |
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AFR 805 |
Psycholinguistics |
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AFR 807 |
Sociolinguistics and the Francophony Movement |
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AFR 811 |
Advanced Lexicology and Semantics |
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AFR 813 |
Semiotics of the French Language |
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AFR 815 |
Discourse Analysis |
YEAR I SEMESTER II
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AFR 802 |
Context and Language Acquisition |
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AFR 806 |
Research Proposal |
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AFR 814 |
Advanced Translation and Interpretation |
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AFR 804 |
French for Specific Objectives |
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AFR 808 |
Major Literary Genres |
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AFR 810 |
Pragmatics of the French Language |
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AFR 812 |
Text Linguistics |
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AFR 816 |
Advanced Phonetics |
YEAR II SEMESTER I
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AFR 899 |
Research |
YEAR II SEMESTER II
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AFR 899 |
Thesis |
Admission requirements
i. Applicants must satisfy minimum Maseno University admission requirements.
ii. Holders of at least an upper second class honours in Bachelor of Arts (French) with IT or Bachelor of Education (Arts) French with IT of Maseno University or any other recognized university.
iii. Holders of a lower second class honour in Bachelor of Arts (French) with IT or Bachelor of Education (Arts) with IT of Maseno University or any other recognized University and Postgraduate Diploma of Maseno University or any other recognized University or evidence of at least two (2) years research experience as demonstrated by publication in peer-reviewed journals.
iv. Holders of a pass degree in Bachelor of Arts (French) with IT or Bachelor of Education (Arts) with IT of Maseno University or any other recognized University and evidence of at least five (5) years research experience as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals. v. In addition to the above, applicants must meet the specific requirements of the Master of Arts in French Studies programme as approved by Senate.