Beyond the requirements for the M.A., our continuing students are required to complete 24 units of coursework for the Ph.D. in addition to the requirements listed below. Those students who have earned the M.A. at another institution must pass a pre-qualifying examination at the end of their first year, complete 32 units of graduate seminars at UCSB, and fulfill the requirements below.
1. Documented proficiency in French, English, and a third language.
2. Reading knowledge of Old French.
3. One course in literary theory (in addition to the course on contemporary criticism required for the MA).
4. At least one paper must be written in English, even if the student's native language is not English.
5. 3 quarters' experience as a Teaching Assistant (students sign up for 4 units of French 500 [Apprentice Teaching] every quarter during which they serves as a TA).
6. Successful completion of the Comprehensive and Field exams.
7. Writing and defending the doctoral dissertation.