Spanish: Spanish MA; Field: Hispanic Literatures and Cultures

Master of Arts

Program Description

The application process for the Master of Arts 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.

Field: Hispanic Literatures and Cultures

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 literature, normally demonstrated through undergraduate coursework.

  • 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.

Program Requirements

  • Students must select and specialize in one geographic area of study in accordance with distribution requirements for the field:

    • Latin American Literature and Culture.

    • Spanish Peninsular Literature and Culture.

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

    • 1.5 FCEs in their chosen geographic area of study.

    • 0.5 FCE in the other geographic area of study.

    • For students specializing in Latin American Literature and Culture, an additional 0.5 FCE in pre-1700 literature and culture.

    • 1.5 FCEs in electives in the student’s area of academic interest in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator. Up to one half course (0.5 FCE) may be taken outside the department from a cognate unit (for example, Comparative Literature; French Language and Literature; History; Linguistics; Medieval Studies; Women and Gender Studies).

Program Length

2 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W);
6 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time