M.A. Programme in Comparative Canadian Literature

The M.A. Programme in Comparative Canadian Literature is the only M.A. programme in the world dedicated exclusively to the comparative study of the literatures and cultures of Canada and Québec (since 1963). During course work students explore comparative methodologies and Canadian and Québécois literatures in English and French, often in the context of other literatures or disciplines. Individual thesis projects, written in English or French, develop specific interests and research topics that relate literary texts or other cultural expression in Canada or Québec to other literatures, cultures, languages, or disciplines. Possible specializations include the novel, theater, poetry, theory, translation, postcolonial studies, cultural studies, studies in film or other fields, and literature and second language acquisition. A thesis option is the translation of a Canadian or Québécois literary text.

Graduates now work for government, national and international cultural organizations, as translators and professional writers or in publishing, or teach at CEGEPs and universities (including Sherbrooke); many have gone on to doctoral programmes at Sherbrooke or elsewhere in Québec, Canada, or in other countries.

For more information: http://www.usherbrooke.ca/dlc/deuxieme_cycle/maitrise/lit_can.html

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Ph.D. Programme in Comparative Canadian Literature

The Ph.D. Programme in Comparative Canadian Literature, unique in the world, trains future researchers and academics in many fields related to literary and cultural achievement in Canada and Québec. On the basis of previous graduate training in literary or cultural studies or related fields, students during course work advance their knowledge of methodologies, theory, and the literatures and cultures of Canada and Québec in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives. Individual thesis projects, written in English or French, develop original research contributions that treat literary or cultural achievement in Canada or Québec in the context of other literatures, cultures, languages, or disciplines.

Graduates now work for government, cultural organizations, and universities. Alumni include professors at McGill, Concordia, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, the University of New Brunswick, in Dublin, and several department chairs.

For more information: http://www.usherbrooke.ca/dlc/troisieme_cycle/lit_can.html