PhD Program

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Ph.D. in Hispanic Cultural Studies

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The Ph.D. program in Hispanic Cultural Studies prepares students in the literatures, languages, and cultures of the Hispanic world. Students who are enrolled in this program will select a primary and a secondary area of emphasis, and may elect an emphasis in interdisciplinary studies.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Hispanic Cultural Studies prepares students in the literatures, languages, and cultures of the Hispanic world. Students who are enrolled in this program will select a primary and a secondary area of emphasis, and may elect an emphasis in interdisciplinary studies, comparative literature, or Romance languages and literatures.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and the College of Arts and Letters, students must meet the requirements specified below.

• Complete at least 24 credits at the 800 level and above.
• Complete the following seminar course:
  • SPN 807 Critical Theory (or equivalent)
• Demonstrate a reading proficiency in two languages other than Spanish that have a body of literature or criticism relevant to the student’s area of specialization.
• Teach at least one college-level course in Spanish.
• Pass comprehensive examinations.
• Submit a 15-20-page prospectus of the final dissertation project and a preliminary bibliography to the guidance committee.  The dissertation prospectus is to be defended during the oral examination.
• Submit a dissertation based on original research.
• Successfully defend the dissertation to the dissertation committee.

See the Spanish Graduate Student Handbook, section “Ph.D. in Hispanic Cultural Studies” for additional information.