World Languages (Spanish) [M.A.]
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in World Languages - Spanish program aims to improve students’ cultural knowledge and linguistic proficiency, enhancing their professional skills and/or preparing them for further graduate study.
Objectives
General objectives of the program include:
- Development of advanced-high level skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the chosen foreign language;
- Analysis of current cultural patterns, literary material, and/or technical information; and
- Acquisition of research skills.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in World Languages - Spanish program aims to improve students’ cultural knowledge and linguistic proficiency, enhancing their professional skills and/or preparing them for further graduate study.
Objectives
General objectives of the program include:
- Development of advanced-high level skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the chosen foreign language;
- Analysis of current cultural patterns, literary material, and/or technical information; and
- Acquisition of research skills.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
- Candidates must hold an undergraduate major or minor in Spanish
- Two letters of recommendation
- A personal statement in Spanish ( Instructions [PDF] )
- Candidates must complete an oral proficiency interview in the language of their specialization with a rating of “Advanced-low” on the ACTFL scale ( Additional Information ).
Conditional admission may be granted to candidates with deficiencies in Spanish. Such candidates must complete deficiency courses including, but not limited to, SPNH 343L5 Spanish Grammar and Composition and SPNH 344L5 Spanish Conversation and Composition . Graduate credit will not be granted for these courses.
The Spanish faculty will review applications.
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