The Departement of French Literature and Civilizations offers, among other things, degrees of French Literature and History.
Summary
- Study French Literature in Lyon
- Study History in Lyon
- Discover our courses
- Languages requirements
- Why choose Lyon?
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Study French Literature in Lyon
The degree of French Literature provides multidisciplinary education, combining Literature and 5 minor courses:
In this degree you will learn to study texts, French language and humanities. You will acquire knowledge in French literature, from the Middle Ages to modern era and understanding of French language mechanisms and structures.
Study History in Lyon
The degree of History opens up a large and transdisciplinary field of study. It covers the four historical periods (ancient history, medieval history, modern history and contemporary history). You will study political, ideological, social and economic issues, as well as International relations history.
This degree offers 2 minor courses:
- Political Science - Geopolitics
- To study International Relations, global conflicts, diplomacy and politic
- To progress, from a generalist approach to specifics and specialized teaching
- Political Science - Geography
- To study regions and global spaces
- To master territorial systems and heritage enhancement
You can choose any courses you want in the program
Discover our courses
Courses per semester
September to december
Courses delivered in the degree of French Literature
- English language and culture Level 1
- English language and culture Level 2
- English Literature
- Contemporary issues 1
Courses delivered in the degree of History
- Imperial History 1 (United states 1789-1860)
- Imperial History 3 (Tudor and Stuart)
- Imperial History 5
Courses delivered by the DFH
January to April
Courses delivered in the degree of French Literature
- English language and culture Level 1
- English language and culture Level 2
- English Literature
- Contemporary issues 2
Courses delivered in the degree of History
- Imperial History 2 (United states 1860-1917)
- Imperial History 4 (Britain at the heigt of her power, 1815-1918)
- Imperial History 6 (The Great War)
Courses delivered by the DFH
As part of our partnership with ESTRI, additional courses are available.
Courses per semester
September to december
Major
- Littérature du XIXe siècle 1
- Histoire littéraire 1
- Genres poétiques
- Méthodes d’analyse littéraire 1
- Grammaire 1
- Arts et littérature 1
- Littérature du XVIIe siècle 1
- Roman du XXe siècle
- Théorie Littéraire 1
- Théâtre 1
- Stylistique 1
- Technologies de l’information et de la communication
- Latin
- Littérature du XVIe siècle
- Introduction à l’écopoétique + Anthropocène et transition écologique
- Littérature comparée 1
- Poésie du XXe siècle
- Un auteur, une œuvre
- Littérature et opéra 1 + Écoute musicale
Reinforced Literature
- Littérature antique
- Programme de lecture 1
- Littérature épistolaire
- Grammaire et stylistique 1
- Études textuelles 1
Culture
- Qu’est-ce que la culture ?
- Sociologie des pratiques culturelles
- Écrire sur l’art 1
- Médiation culturelle
- Conduite de projets culturels 1
- Communication culturelle
- Culture et mécénat
Education
Society and Politics
- Histoire de la République française (1789-2017)
- Questions internationales
- Introduction au Droit et aux institutions 1
- Institutions et politiques culturelles
- Géostratégie : enjeux défense et sécurité
Journalism
- Économie des médias
- Genres rédactionnels : les fondamentaux (CFJ)
- Histoire de la France et du monde depuis 1945
- Droit et déontologie de la presse
- Les sources journalistiques (CFJ)
- Les institutions et la vie politique
- Préparer les écrits du concours (CFJ)
- Genres rédactionnels : la newsroom (CFJ)
- Actualité et culture générale
Exams
December 09 2024 to January 12 2025
January to April
Major
- Littérature du XIXe siècle 2
- Histoire littéraire 2
- Littérature du XVIIIe siècle
- Méthodes d’analyse littéraire 2
- Grammaire 2
- Arts et littérature 2
- Littérature du XVIIe siècle 2
- Poésie du XIXe siècle
- Théorie Littéraire 2
- Théâtre 2
- Stylistique 2
- Francophonie
- Latin
Reinforced Literature
Culture
- Politiques publiques de la culture
- La culture et ses institutions
- Écrire sur l’art 2
- Statut juridique de l’œuvre d’art
- Conduite de projets culturels 2
Education
Society and Politics
- Histoire de la France et des Français dans la mondialisation (XIXe-XXe siècles)
- Relations internationales contemporaines
- Introduction au Droit et aux institutions 2
Journalism
- Histoire du journalisme et des médias
- Genres rédactionnels : le quotidien (CFJ)
- Initiation à la radio (CFJ)
- Sociologie des médias
- Genres rédactionnels : magazine, podcast et télévision (CFJ)
- Initiation à la vidéo incarnée (CFJ)
Exams
April 28 to May 18 2025
Courses per semester
September to december
Major
- Histoire moderne (France XVIe – mi XVIIe)
- Histoire contemporaine (France – Europe du XIXe siècle)
- Histoire approfondie 1 (Histoire du XXe siècle)
- TIC
- Histoire médiévale (Moyen âge central)
- Histoire moderne (France mi XVIIe – XVIIIe)
- Imperial History 3 (Tudor and Stuart)
- Histoire des relations internationales de l’époque médiévale
- Histoire approfondie 3 (Project collectif professionnalisant)
- Histoire des mondes modernes et contemporains (Histoire de l’anthropocène)
- Histoires des relations internationales 3 (Des Empires aux guerres mondiales)
- Histoire approfondie 5 (Histoire de la guerre)
Political Science – Geopolitics
- Introduction au droit
- Introduction à la pensée économique
- Histoire des idées politiques antiques
- Introduction aux Relations internationales
- Introduction au droit constitutionnel
- Histoire des idées politiques modernes
- Politique comparée
- Géopolitique
- Relations internationales
- Histoire des idées politiques et sociales du temps présent
- Droit international public
- Institutions européennes
Political Science – Geography
- Introduction au droit
- Introduction à la pensée économique
- Histoire des idées politiques antiques
- Introduction à la Géographie
- Introduction au droit constitutionnel
- Histoire des idées politiques modernes
- Politique comparée
- Géographie de l’aménagement
- Géographie urbaine
Exams
December 16 2024 to January 12 2025
January to April
Major
- Histoire médiévale (Haut moyen âge)
- Histoire ancienne (Empire romain)
- Histoire des Relations internationales de l’époque antique
- Histoire approfondie 2 (Enjeux historiographiques contemporains)
- Histoire ancienne (monde grec et hellénistique)
- Histoire contemporaine (France au XXe siècle)
- Histoire des relations internationales à l’époque moderne
- Histoire approfondie 4 (La Révolution et l’Empire)
- Histoire des mondes anciens et médiévaux
- Histoire des relations internationales 4
- Histoire de Lyon (Archives)
- Latin
Political Science – Geopolitics
- Introduction à la science politique
- Histoire des idées politiques médiévales
- Initiation à la géopolitique
- Introduction aux Relations internationales
- Introduction au droit constitutionnel
- Histoire des idées politiques contemporaines
- Sociologie politique
- Cartographie numérique et géopolitique
- Relations internationales
- Géostratégie : enjeux de défense et de sécurité contemporains
- Économie internationale contemporaine (mondialisation, maritimisation)
- Droit européen
- Enjeux de société contemporains (Géographie de l’anthropocène)
Political Science – Geography
- Introduction à la science politique
- Histoire des idées politiques médiévales
- Introduction à la géographie
- Introduction au patrimoine
- Introduction au droit constitutionnel
- Histoire des idées politiques contemporaines
- Sociologie politique
- Cartographie numérique et aménagement
- Géographie rurale
Exams
April 21 to May 18 2025
These French as a Foreign Language courses are open to all international exchange students at UCLy, through their academic unit.
Taught throughout the two semesters of the academic year, the course covers the 4 CEFR skills :
- Oral production
- Oral comprehension
- Written production
- Written comprehension
Once enrolled, students take a test to determine their language level.
Hours
3h per week for 10 weeks | 30h per semester.
Timetable
2 sessions of 1h30 per week Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Location
Carnot campus
ECTS Credits
3 Level of French on enrolment : A2 to B2
These 30 hour courses per semester earn 3 ECTS credits.
Fees
Free
Contact
ilcf@univ-catholyon.fr | Courses delivered by ILCF
Please note that incoming students have the possibility to enroll in a French language program before or after their exchange semester. The French Program is led by UCLy’s French Language and Culture Institute (ILCF) and is available to all learning regardless of their current level of French.
It incurs a fee, however discounted for partner’s universities students.
Why choose Lyon?
Because it is simply the best place to discover the French culture, the French architecture and obviously the French gastronomy!
UCLy welcomes students from different countries every year, promoting intercultural exchange.
Studying at the Department of Literature and Civilizations is to benefit from:
- Few students and personalized follow-up
- Quality education approaching differents aspects of literature and French language, and an openness to other aesthetics fields
- Great cultural offer
Exchange students or free movers, the Department of Literature and Civilizations will be thrilled to welcome you. As a Free mover you can join a full year academic program with the minor course of your choice. As an exchange student you can choose a personalised program depending on your study objectives and credits number required by your home university.
You want to study in Lyon? Consult our pages dedicated to international students.
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