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Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for the M.A. in Spanish:
- A baccalaureate degree in Spanish or in a related field that required upper-division coursework in undergraduate Spanish (e.g., Latin American Studies, International Studies, International Business), with an overall GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
- An acceptable score on the Aptitude Portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- An essay that addresses the applicant’s motivation for enrolling in the M.A. in Spanish, to include particular areas of research interests and career or professional goals. Students seeking enrollment in the LLC
track concentration should must write this essay in Spanish and demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Spanish by attaching an additional writing sample (a college term paper or similar document). Students seeking enrollment in the TTS track concentration may write the essay in either English or Spanish but must demonstrate high levels of literacy and proficiency in both languages by providing writing samples in each.
- An oral interview with the Graduate Program Director.
- Three letters of reference. For those interested in the LLC
track concentration, at least two of the letters must be from professors. For those interested in the TTS track concentration, at least one of the letters must come from a professor, and letters not written by a professor must be from professionals working in the field of Spanish, translation and interpreting, or a closely related area (Latin American Studies, International Studies, International Business, etc.). Letters not written by professors should not come from a friend or family member but from a work supervisor or somebody in a similar professional capacity.
Prerequisite Requirements
LLC applicants who do not have advanced-level undergraduate coursework in Spanish language and the literature and culture of Spain and Latin America will be required to take a minimum of two courses in these areas as part of their preparation for enrollment in the M.A. program. Such coursework may be taken as a post-baccalaureate graduate student (PBG), and up to six hours of such coursework with a grade of B or higher may be transferred forward to the M.A. program upon admission to the program. Applicants should consult with the program director for counseling.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Spanish requires 36 30 graduate credit hours: either 36 30 credit hours of graduate coursework or 30 24 credit hours of graduate coursework plus a master’s thesis (6 credit hours). For any course to count toward the M.A. in Spanish, it must have been taken within six years from the date of enrollment in the program. No more than six credit hours evaluated with a grade of C may be counted toward the minimum hours required for the master’s degree.
Admission to Candidacy Requirements
Upon successful completion of a minimum of 18 15 credit hours of graduate coursework, and in no case later than four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which he/she expects to complete all requirements for the degree, a student should file for admission to candidacy on a form that is available in the Graduate School or by logging into 49er Express (see graduateschool.uncc.edu/current-students/forms for details). This application is a check sheet approved by the student’s advisor, and program administrator listing all coursework to be offered for the degree (including transferred credit and courses in progress).
Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available on a competitive basis each year. Applications must be received no later than April 15 for assistantships beginning the following academic year. Further information is available in the Department of Languages and Culture Studies.
Internships
The Department approves a limited number of internships (SPAN 5410 and TRAN 6480S) which provide program-related experience for graduate students who seek to develop their Spanish skills in a professional setting. Further information is available in the Department of Languages and Culture Studies.
Practica
The Department offers TRAN 6481S – Translation Cooperative Education (1-3 hours of credit) to provide on-site work in translating texts or interpreting, English ↔ Spanish. Site, workload and remuneration to be determined in consultation with employer and one faculty co-op advisor. Provides practical and professional training experience under conditions that the University cannot duplicate.
Core Courses
All M.A. candidates, regardless of which track option is pursued Languages, Literature and Culture (LLC) or Translating and Translation Studies (TTS) must complete four graduate core courses (12 hours) distributed as follows: one in Spanish literature, one in Spanish American literature, one in Spanish or Spanish American civilization and culture, and one in Spanish liguistics.
Track Concentration Descriptions
Track I: Concentration in Language, Literature, and Culture (LLC)
In addition to the 12 core hours, The LLC track concentration formally consists of 24 30 hours of graduate credits-either 24 30 hours of graduate coursework or 18 24 hours of graduate coursework plus a master’s thesis (6 credit hours of SPAN 6902), in Spanish and Spanish American literature, Spanish and Spanish American civilization and culture (including literature and film studies), Spanish linguistics, methodology, applied language (Spanish for business and international trade), special topics in Spanish, and may include up to 3 hours of professional internship in Spanish. These courses may be taken from among the following: SPAN 5050, 5120, 5121, 5122, 5201, 5202, 5205, 5206, 5210, 5211, 5212, 5213, 6003, 6005, 6007, 6201, and 6901. The LLC track 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.
Track II: Concentration in Translating and Translation Studies (TTS)
All TTS graduate students must complete at least two graduate SPAN courses (any two 5000 or 6000 level courses, excluding SPAN 6902 – Thesis). In addition to these 12 6 SPAN hours, the TTS track concentration formally consists of 24 hours of graduate credits-either 24 hours of graduate coursework, or 18 hours of graduate coursework plus a master’s thesis (6 credit hours of TRAN 6902), in the history, and theory, and method of translation (TRAN 6001), linguistics for translators (TRAN 6002), translation project management and technologies (TRAN 6003 and 6004), and the analysis and translation of different types of texts and discourse: business, technical, medical, legal, scholarly, and literary (TRAN 6003, 6472, 6476, 6481, 6900, 6901). It may also include special topics courses in Spanish ↔ English translation, up to 3 hours of professional internship in translating (TRAN 6480), and a translation thesis (TRAN 6902 equivalent to 6 hours). Coursework in applied language areas such as Business Spanish is especially appropriate for the TTS track concentration. This specialized track 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.
Elective Courses
With the approval of the department, a student may take 3 hours of elective credit in related areas as part of the 30-36 24-30 hours. The student must submit a written request to the Graduate Program Director explaining how these hours of elective credit will enrich his/her program.
Advising
Graduate students are advised by the Graduate Program Director and by designated graduate faculty members in good standing.
Transfer Credit
Up to six hours of appropriate graduate credit may be accepted for transfer from another accredited institution. Additional non-residence credit for graduate study abroad may be possible via departmental pre-approval.
Licensure
Students seeking licensure in Spanish should obtain information on requirements from the Teacher Education Advising, Licensure, and Recruitment Office (TEALR) in the College of Education.
Comprehensive Examination
After Admission to Candidacy, each student must successfully complete a four-hour comprehensive examination, based partly on a core Reading List and partly on the coursework completed. The Reading List is published online at languages.uncc.edu. The student must be enrolled during the semester in which he/she takes the comprehensive examination, which is usually taken during a student’s final semester of enrollment in the program. The exams are scheduled twice a year: usually in mid to late November of each Fall semester and in mid to late April of each Spring semester.
Thesis
The M.A. thesis is optional for both tracks concentrations: Language, Literature and Culture (LLC) and Translating and Translation Studies (TTS).
Catalog Copy for new Course:
TRAN 6004 – Translation Project Management
Credit Hours: (3)
Provides a hands-on introduction to traditional project management and its application to translations and localization projects (cultural adaptation), enhancing one’s understanding of the language industry while providing preparation for a successful transition to the job market.
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