Spanish: Spanish MA; Field: Hispanic Linguistics

The application process for the Master of Arts (MA) program is competitive; meeting the minimum standards for admission does not guarantee acceptance.

The MA program is also available on a part-time basis. Applicants should be aware that part-time students are not eligible for funding.

MA Program, Field: Hispanic Linguistics

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Spanish's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • An appropriate bachelor's degree in Spanish or a cognate discipline from a recognized university with at least a B+ average in the final year or over senior courses.

  • Fluency in spoken and written Spanish with a general background in Hispanic linguistics, normally demonstrated through undergraduate coursework.

  • Applicants must have completed an introductory 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in linguistics at the undergraduate level (LIN101H and LIN102H, or equivalent). Applicants who have not completed an introductory linguistics course as part of their undergraduate studies must complete LIN101H and LIN102H in the summer directly preceding their admission to the MA program.

  • Applicants apply online and should arrange for electronic submission of the following materials:

    • A one-page statement of purpose, outlining the applicant's areas of interest (in English).

    • A sample of written work in Spanish (10 to 12 pages double spaced).

    • Two letters of recommendation, ideally in English (one of the letters must comment on the applicant's fluency in Spanish).

    • A curriculum vitae in English.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) at the graduate level as follows:

    • 1.5 FCEs in Hispanic Linguistics courses offered by the Department of Spanish.

    • 1.5 FCEs in linguistics courses offered by the Department of Linguistics. Students without a strong background in linguistics are encouraged to select from the following: LIN1028H, LIN1029H, LIN1032H.

    • 0.5 FCE in linguistics courses offered by cognate units, with departmental approval (for example, French Language and Literature; Italian Studies; Linguistics).

    • SPA1096H From Reflective Planning to Delivery in Language Teaching.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 2 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FW); 6 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 

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