credit hours
30 Credit Hours
Spanish, M.A.
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Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Spanish serves individuals who seek a greater understanding of Spanish language, literatures and cultures, and who seek career and professional advancement opportunities in education, translation, interpreting, applied language (Business Spanish), and who contemplate pursuing a Ph.D. in fields such as Hispanic literature, linguistics, translation and interpreting studies, intercultural communication, or international studies. The program provides a rich variety of graduate coursework in a major world language that is becoming increasingly important in the United States. The program builds on a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum and consists of two concentrations: Language, Literature, and Culture (LLC) and Translation and Interpreting Studies (TIS).
Program Contact
Chris Mellinger
Languages, Cultures and Translation Graduate Program Director
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Language, Literature, and Culture (LLC) Concentration
The Language, Literature, and Culture Concentration allows for an in-depth development of Spanish language skills and is especially recommended for teachers of Spanish. It also provides excellent preparation for individuals who may wish to pursue the Ph.D. in Spanish, for whom courses in literature and linguistics are especially recommended
Translation and Interpreting Studies (TIS) Concentration
The Translation and Interpreting Studies Concentration serves individuals interested in a career in professional translation or in enhancing their career or work opportunities as specialists in the language and culture industries. It also provides preparation for those who may wish to pursue a Ph.D. in fields such as Spanish, linguistics, translating and translation studies, intercultural communication, or international studies.
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