Spanish (Master of Arts)
Department of Literature and Languages

For more information, see MA Requirments

The graduate program in Languages leads to a Master of Arts degree in Spanish, and is designed to achieve the following objectives:

• To fulfill the needs of students who wish to pursue advanced or graduate work in a particular language its culture, and literature for intellectual growth and scholarly activities.
• To prepare graduates to teach a modern foreign language in elementary and secondary schools and to provide advanced study to those now teaching who wish to improve their skills. Note the requirements in professional education courses that are specified by the educational agencies of the cities, counties, and states that the student will have to meet.
• To accommodate students who take graduate work in other programs and who wish to supplement their work by studies in modern foreign languages and literatures.
• To accommodate students in business, health sciences, communications, community services, music, education, and other fields where knowledge of a foreign language and its culture are essential or useful.

In view of these objectives, the program offers courses taught in the following areas:

Language Courses

Courses in grammar review, composition, and conversation. These courses are designed to increase the student’s ability to speak, understand, read, and write the language fluently. They also provide the student with the necessary knowledge to teach effectively or translate accurately. Taught in Spanish.

Literature and Criticism

Comprehensive courses in literary movements and periods, as well as intensive courses dealing with writers and genres. Courses are designed to increase students’ analytical and critical interpretation of literature and to provide the necessary background in literary history and theory so that students will be able both to develop ideas and also be able to express these ideas in a clear, precise, organized manner. Taught in Spanish.

Courses on Culture and History of Ideas

These courses analyze, compare, and contrast components of Hispanic culture. In addition, courses surveying the intellectual history of a region or epoch and examining the major literary works are offered.

Admission

To apply for admission to the Masters Program, students must submit the following:  (1) evidence of language proficiency in Spanish by having completed a minimum of 3 courses at the 300 level or equivalent or by approval of a faculty member in Spanish, (2) a transcript that reflects a 3.0 GPA in Spanish and a 2.5 GPA overall or permission of Spanish faculty, (3) two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors, (4) a statement of purpose describing the reasons for pursuing an advanced degree in Spanish.

Students may apply for scholarships and financial aid.  Contact the “Office of Admission” and the “Office of Financial Aid” for applications.

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