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Master Ecritures De La Modernite (lettres)

Université Paris Nanterre

Nanterre, Île-de-France, France•QS 2016 #701-891

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Master Ecritures De La Modernite (lettres) is a master's degree in Literature programme offered by Université Paris Nanterre in Nanterre, France. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Literature
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

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Information for the 2026/27 academic year · Last checked October 2026 · Source: formations.parisnanterre.fr ·

Program details

Overview

The track trains students in the historical, aesthetic and ethical features of French-language and comparative literature from the 19th to the 21st century, in relation to foreign literatures, artistic change, linguistic evolution and socio-cultural contexts. It gives particular attention to intermediality and to cultural and intercultural studies. The track is run in agreement with Sorbonne Nouvelle, which requires a secondary enrolment at that university. Students build a personal project supported by rigorous research method. It runs two years and 120 ECTS.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A Lettres Modernes licence or a licence with a large literature component is expected; other social-science or language licences are considered case by case. M1 via Mon Master.

About Université Paris Nanterre

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 1964
Students: 33,673
QS rank: #701-891
Programs: 566
Location: Nanterre, Île-de-France, France

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Master Ecritures De La Modernite (lettres) award?

Université Paris Nanterre awards a Master's Degree in the field of Literature on completion of this programme.

How long does Master Ecritures De La Modernite (lettres) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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