Graduate Programs

Explore our Graduate Programs

For graduate students, the Department of Romance Languages offers programs of study leading to the degree of master of arts in Romance languages, French, Italian, or Spanish and to the degree of doctor of philosophy in Romance languages or Spanish.

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Master’s Degree

Students pursuing a master’s degree may specialize in French, Italian, or Spanish, or combine two of these fields for a major in Romance languages. In addition to their coursework, students in the MA program must present a short paper, pass a written examination, and complete a research project.

Master’s Requirements 


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Doctorate Degree

Doctoral students pursue a special interest within the wider context of Romance languages and literature while developing a thorough familiarity with several fields. Our PhD program was designed to equip students with the tools necessary for high-level engagement with literary issues as well as the ability to examine challenging literary or theoretical perspectives.


Graduate Courses

Graduate students in the Department of Romance Languages complete coursework under the guidance of faculty specialists who work on all aspects of the Romance-speaking world, including North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Courses


Graduate Student

Funding Your Graduate Studies

The Department of Romance Languages offers multiple sources of funding for graduate students. PhD students making satisfactory progress toward the degree are eligible for funding packages in the form of graduate teaching fellowships.

Funding and Research Support


Prepare for Your Career

Learn about actual alumni jobs and discover resources to help you prepare for your chosen career path.

Career and Professional Development

Our Graduate Students

Connect with our vibrant community within the Department of Romance Languages.

Resources for the Graduate Community


Events

Let's Talk - Wednesdays 2-4PM @ BCC
Dec6
Let's Talk - Wednesdays 2-4PM @ BCC Dec 6 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
Special Collections Research Fellows Speaker Series: Zoey Kambour, 2023 Martha Thorsland Baker Fellow
Dec21
Special Collections Research Fellows Speaker Series: Zoey Kambour, 2023 Martha Thorsland Baker Fellow Dec 21
Reading by Claire Luchette & Morgan Thomas
Jan10
Reading by Claire Luchette & Morgan Thomas Jan 10 Knight Library
Special Collections Research Fellows Speaker Series
Jan18
Special Collections Research Fellows Speaker Series Jan 18
New Media and Culture Certificate Open House
Jan22
New Media and Culture Certificate Open House Jan 22 Knight Library
Wine Chat: "The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture"
Jan25
Wine Chat: "The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture" Jan 25 Capitello Wines
Never Convicted, Never Prosecuted: How Traitors Wrote Their Way Out of Prison and Into Lost Cause Mythology
Jan30
Never Convicted, Never Prosecuted: How Traitors Wrote Their Way Out of Prison and Into Lost Cause Mythology Jan 30 McKenzie Hall
Winter Career & Internship Expo
Feb1
Winter Career & Internship Expo Feb 1 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Guest Worker: Lives across Borders in an Age of Prosperity, 1919-75
Feb13
Guest Worker: Lives across Borders in an Age of Prosperity, 1919-75 Feb 13 McKenzie Hall
Poetry Reading by Aaron Baker 
Feb14
Poetry Reading by Aaron Baker  Feb 14 Knight Library