Hispanic Studies
| PROGRAM INFORMATION |
| Faculty: |
Faculty of Arts |
| Degree: |
Doctorate
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| Field of Study: |
Hispanic-Am./Puerto Rican/Mexican-Am./Chicano Studies;
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| Description: |
The aim of the Ph.D. program in Hispanic Studies is to offer students the opportunity to become effective teachers and scholars of Spanish language and culture. Hispanic Studies provides both a broad exposure to and in-depth training in Cultural Studies, Sub-altern Studies, Urban Studies, Gender-Queer Studies and Translation Studies. Our faculty focus their research on Renaissance Spain, the Hispanic Baroque and Enlightenment, as well as on Contemporary Latin American culture. Our objective is to prepare students to develop independently as critical beings, teachers and scholars. |
| Website: |
Hispanic Studies at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Thesis Based? |
Yes |
| Cost per year: |
| Provincial: |
$2,422 |
| National: |
$2,422 |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Prerequisites: |
Applicants must normally possess an M.A. in Hispanic Studies, or in a related discipline, from a university of recognized standing. These applicants will be admitted to Ph.D. 2 and follow the program requirements listed below. Exceptionally qualified candidates may apply to enter into Ph.D. 1 directly from the B.A. Honours, and will be required to complete an additional six 3-credit courses above those listed below.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish, and when appropriate in Portuguese, plus a working knowledge of either French or English. Applicants should submit samples of research papers that they have completed during the course of their previous studies. Submission of the results of the Graduate Record Examination is also encouraged.
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| Test Scores: |
Online application. Two certified copies of all university transcripts (all transcripts not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified English or French translation). Two letters of recommendation (in English or French). $100 application fee. Test results: TOEFL required of all applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone). Minimum score of 86, with each component score not less than 20, required on the Internet-based TOEFL examination. Proof of TOEFL must be presented at time of application or shortly thereafter. Sample of written work. Statement of academic intent.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: |
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
- Portfolio
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Program Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012
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