Study in Lyon, France

The Departement of French Literature and Civilizations (Faculté des Lettres et Civilisations) offers, among other things, degree of French Literature and History. The Faculty supports students in their studies and their professional project construction.

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 languages and humanities. You will acquire knowledge in French literature, from the Middle Ages to modern era and understanding of French Language mechanisms and structures.

You can choose any courses you want in the program. Courses are mostly delivered in French. C1 in French is recommended. See courses in english.

French Literature - Courses per semester

Study History in Lyon

The degree of History opens up a large and transdisciplinary filed 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 Internationals relations history.

This degree offers 2 minor courses:

  • Political Science and Geopolitics
    • To study Internationals Relations, global conflicts, diplomacy and politic
    • To progress, from a generalist approach to specifics and specialized teaching
  • Tourism and Territories
    • To study regions and global spaces
    • To master territorial systems and heritage enhancement

You can choose any courses you want in the program. Courses are mostly delivered in French. C1 in French is recommended. See courses in english.

History - Courses per semester

  • September to December
    • Histoire contemporaine (du XXe siècle)
    • Histoire moderne
    • Latin
    • Méthodologie
    • Histoire des mondes contemporains
    • Histoire médiévale
    • Histoire des relations internationales (origines antiques et médiévales)
    • Histoire approfondie (la révolution et l’empire)
    • Introduction au droit
    • Histoire des idées politiques modernes
    • Introduction au droit constitutionnel

     

    Political Science and Geopolitics

    • Culture générale et Histoire renforcée
    • Histoire des idées politiques antiques
    • Relation internationales
    • Conduite de projet collectif

     

    Tourism and Territories

    • Géographie, territoires et sociétés
    • Introduction à la géographie
    • Sociologie des territoires
    • Géographie économique
  • Exams

    December 19 2022 to January 14 2023

  • January to April
    • Histoire ancienne
    • Histoire médiévale (+ Histoire des idées politiques en TD)
    • Historiographie
    • Latin
    • Méthodologie de la Science Politique : la ville de l’Antiquité à nos jours
    • Histoire moderne
    • Histoire des relations internationales (âge classique)
    • Histoire des idées politiques contemporaines
    • Introduction au droit constitutionnel

     

    Political Science and Geopolitics

    • Initiation à la géographie politique et à la Géopolitique
    • Culture générale et Histoire renforcée : introduction à la pensée économique
    • Sociologie politique
    • Organisations Internationales

     

    Tourism and Territories

    • Introduction à l’Histoire du patrimoine en France
    • Initiation à la géographie physique
    • Géographie de l’aménagement
    • Conduite de projet collectif
  • Exams

    May 09 to May 24 2023

Courses in English

Languages requirements

English B2 recommended for English courses.

French C1 recommended for French courses.

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 Faculty 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 Faculty 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.

International Relations Office

Contact

Paule Boissard
Head of international mobility

04 81 09 85 61
lettres.international@univ-catholyon.fr

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Faculty of Modern Languages and Literature Pôle Lettres et Langues

The Faculty of Modern Languages and Literature brings together a diverse group of schools and institutes for multidisciplinary teaching.