Explore our four unique graduate research tracks.

Gender & Sexuality Track

From medieval “courtly love” to the work of such influential French feminists as Simone de Beauvoir and Hélène Cixous, issues of gender and sexuality have been at the core of French and Francophone literature and thought for centuries... read more here.

Language Pedagogy Track

In this track you will acquire the theoretical and practical foundations of foreign-language teaching. Our innovative pedagogy program offers students the opportunity to learn about curricular design, creation of teaching materials, methods of bilingual education, and multicultural classroom instruction... read more here.

Black Atlantic Track

Navigate the intricate currents and undercurrents of the Black Atlantic, a dynamic field where culture, history, and politics intersect in fascinating ways. Learn from faculty specializing in African and Afro-Caribbean Studies as you explore the nuanced origins and lasting legacies of colonialism, emancipation, and decoloniality... read more here.

Comparative Track

Immerse yourself in the cross-disciplinary and multimedia world of the Comparative track, guided by our faculty's wide-ranging expertise in animal, media, performance, and science studies... read more here.