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dogma · Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Los Angeles

This has been a SUPER informative thread. Thank you.

My question is what exactly does a lectuerer do?

and

Do you have to be a French major to to get a job as one?

I am in the middle of doing an Art History extension masters program, would that work?

Please advise!

Nmarie · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 85 Location: Paris

Does anyone know if you can get around the 2-year maximum and renew for a third year as a lecteur if you're a graduate student in France?

medusa · Joined: 26 Nov 2005 Posts: 50 Location: France / India

Hello Nmarie,

I have a few freinds who have managed to "get around" the two year deal, but that was purely because the replacements either never turned up or went home after finding it hard to adapt to way of living etc. So it can be done, but it all depends on the Uni and the person who takes care of the paperwork!

As far as being a french major: no it isn't an obligation but does help, you may have a good level of french but not major in it at University. Many french Uni's have agreements with US/UK ones and lecteur exchange progammes.
A lecteur basically holds conversation classes with students from all different areas of study. It all depends on the University; some may provide you with lesson plans, others may expect you to create your own. You will generally be expected to work a 12h week (yes not too painful is it?) and you'll get student holidays too. All of that for a wage you can live off if you're not in Paris!!!!
Enjoy................

mesomorph · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 63

lolwhites · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 158 Location: France

I had high school French and it was considered good enough to do the job. From a purely practical point of view though, it helps to have enough French to deal with the secretaries and paperwork.

If you get a job, use those two years wisely! Spend time working out your next move and preparing for it.

mesomorph · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 63

Your high school French was C1!

I just finished A1 in May!

Although I have improved quite alot over the summer (but not through study - <Plus Belle La Vie> avec sous-titre - lol).

I will be starting A2 on Wednesday.

Good advice on the time thing.

Je voudrais fais un Master en Anglais Litterature et apres un Doctorat en Anglais Litterature tout ecrite en Langue Anglais mais c'est un peu difficile a organise ca pour maintenant.