Explore Our Programs Our PhD packages provide in-depth examine in three areas:
- French and Francophone Studies
- Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Studies
- Italian Studies
Our college students work carefully with college in and past the division, accessing the University’s many interdisciplinary packages for a well-rounded tutorial expertise. Discover our alumni outcomes here!
Joint PhD Program in Theater & Performance Studies (TAPS)
Students can improve their Romance Languages and Literatures doctoral research by partaking with Theater & Performance Studies (TAPS), integrating tutorial and inventive work tailor-made to their pursuits. Learn more about the TAPS program here.
Program Details
Program Size
Each PhD cohort contains roughly 4 to seven college students, making certain a centered, personalised expertise.
Time to Completion
While every space has particular necessities, PhD college students are anticipated to succeed in “All but Dissertation” (ABD) standing by their third 12 months and sometimes full their diploma inside six years, with an possibility for a seventh 12 months upon approval.
PhD Timeline:
- Year 1: Coursework, language prep, first-year examination
- Year 2: Complete coursework, language necessities, qualifying paper, educating mentorship
- Year 3: Comprehensive exams, lectureships, dissertation proposal
- Year 4-6: Dissertation analysis and writing, fellowship purposes, job purposes
See the RLL Student Handbook for detailed program requirements.
Courses and Teaching Experience
PhD college students sometimes enroll in three programs per quarter in their first two years. They additionally achieve hands-on educating expertise in numerous roles, supported by our pedagogical coaching program. View current course offerings here.
Funding and Support
All admitted PhD college students obtain full funding by way of the University and exterior sources for this system’s period—no separate funding software is required. Visit the Humanities Division website for more funding information.
Application Requirements
Our PhD software contains:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts (for all earlier coursework)
- Writing Sample (15–20 pages, English or Romance language)
- Statement of Purpose (in English)
- English Language Proficiency Test (for non-native audio system, if required)
Important Notes:
- An undergraduate diploma in a Romance language isn’t required.
- GRE scores aren’t required.
- We don’t provide a part-time, on-line, or night program.
Further details on admissions requirements can be found from the Humanities Dean of Students.
Master’s Program in Humanities (MAPH)
Our one-year Master of Arts Program in Humanities (MAPH) gives superior examine in Catalan, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, permitting college students to design their curriculum and full a thesis. For college students looking for in-depth language coaching, the MAPH Two-Year Language Option (MAPH TLO) is accessible, integrating language research over two years. Learn more about MAPH options here.
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