Dr. Marie Claire Vallois

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marie-Claire Vallois is an Associate Professor of French Literature at Cornell University, where she earned her doctorate from the University of Nice. Her teaching includes courses in French literature, French culture, and Women's Studies. Her research primarily focuses on 18th-century French literature, especially during the Age of Revolution, with critical interests in semiotics, narratology, and the history of ideology within French and Francophone contexts. Vallois authored the book 'Germaine de Staël, Fictions féminines: Mme de Stael et les voix de la sybille' and is currently completing another book titled 'Displacing Femininity: Women, Gender, Revolution (1650-1850).' She is dedicated to exploring themes of feminism and women's literary contributions in historical contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

FREN 4200: Special Topics French Literature FREN 4300: Honors Work in French FREN 6400: Special Topics French Literature

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture