Romance Languages MA in Spanish
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Thesis Option
Candidates for the Romance Languages MA in Spanish must complete 36 hours of coursework and are required to take comprehensive exams upon the completion of the required coursework. Students that select the thesis option must complete 30 hours of coursework with 6 hours of thesis credits.
M.A. Exam in Spanish
The Master’s examination is designed to test the students’ ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the assigned texts, apply critical skills in the analysis of those texts and organize and write coherent, substantial essays in Spanish. The Master’s examinations are written exams from the areas the student has chosen.
To view the exam procedure thesis option please click here.
Reading List For the M. A. Exam in Spanish
To view the reading lists please click here.
Course Overview
From the 36 required hours, at least 15 hours must come from the courses designated as core courses. At least two courses must come from the Peninsular section and two from the Spanish American section, and one from the section designated as “other areas.” Students may declare a minor as part of the required 30 hours of coursework from a variety of areas. Some frequent choices for minors are: Portuguese; Linguistics; Comparative Literature; Women’s Studies.
To view the core courses, electives that you can choose from please click here.
Non-Thesis Option
Candidates for the Romance Languages MA in Spanish must complete 36 hours of coursework and are required to take comprehensive exams upon the completion of the required coursework.
The Master’s examination is designed to test the students’ ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the assigned texts, apply critical skills in the analysis of those texts and organize and write coherent, substantial essays in Spanish. The Master’s examinations are written exams from the areas the student has chosen.
To view the exam procedure non-thesis option please click here.
Reading List For the M. A. Exam in Spanish
To view the reading lists please click here.
Course Overview
From the 36 required hours, at least 15 hours must come from the courses designated as core courses. At least two courses must come from the Peninsular section and two from the Spanish American section, and one from the section designated as “other areas.” Students may declare a minor as part of the required 30 hours of coursework from a variety of areas. Some frequent choices for minors are: Portuguese; Linguistics; Comparative Literature; Women’s Studies.
To view the core courses, electives that you can choose from please click here.