Dr. Alice Colby Hall

Professor

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Biography

Alice Colby-Hall is a Professor Emerita of French Literature who received her Ph.D. from Columbia University. Although officially retired, she continues to teach courses focused on medieval French literature. Her research interests encompass Old French epic poetry, courtly romance, the history of the French language, and Old Occitan literature. Colby-Hall is a recognized scholar, with a notable publication titled 'Portrait Twelfth-Century French Literature: Example Stylistic Originality Chrétien de Troyes' published in 1965. In 1997, she was honored as Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture, which signifies her contributions to the arts and her influence in her field. Currently, she is completing a book entitled 'Guillaume d’Orange et les légendes épiques de la basse vallée du Rhone.' Her scholarly work has significantly advanced the understanding of medieval French literary traditions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture