Spanish: Spanish MA; Field: Hispanic Literatures and Cultures

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 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.

Completion 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.

    • SPA1096H From Reflective Planning to Delivery in Language Teaching.

    • 1.0 to 1.5 elective FCEs dependant on the geographic area of study. Courses should be in the student's area of academic interest and chosen in consultation with the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies. 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).

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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