Curriculum
The M.A. requires completion of 40 units of course work, of which 36 are required courses. Beginning in 2005, all entering students will take the comprehensive M.A. exam at the end of the third summer. (Click here to download the comprehensive exam reading list..) In the second summer, students will turn in a 15-20 page Master's essay based on their coursework in the first summer (click here for details on the M.A. Essay and click here for Notes on How to Write a M.A. Paper). Students will select a topic from one of the following first-year courses: Cultural History of Spain (207ss), Cultural History of Spanish America (208ss), or Linguistic Analysis (200ss). A minimum grade of "B" is required in each course.
2008 Summer Course Schedule (pdf)
2008 Guidlines for Summer Registration (pdf)
Click on course numbers below for course descriptions.
*Designates first year courses.
**Designates second year courses.
***Designates third year courses.
E designates electives. These courses can be taken in any year of the program.
REQUIRED COURSES: PENINSULAR SEQUENCE
207SS *: Cultural History of Spain (pre-1700) (4 units)
203SS**: Spanish Peninsular Texts (1700-present) (4 units)
REQUIRED COURSES: LATIN AMERICAN SEQUENCE
208SS*: Cultural History of Spanish America (pre-1830) (4 units)
204SS**: Spanish American Texts (1830-present) (4 units)
REQUIRED COURSES: LINGUISTICS SEQUENCE
200SS*: Linguistic Analysis (Grammar) (4 units)
210SS**: Spanish Language in the World: History of the Spanish Language (4 units)
REQUIRED COURSES: WRITING & EXAM PREPARATION
201SS * : Writing Strategies & Approaches (Composition) (4 units)
500CS**: Comprehensive Exam Study for Second Year Students (4 units)
500DS***: Comprehensive Exam Study for Third Year Students (4 units)
ELECTIVES -- There are 36 units of required courses, which allows students the opportunity to take at least one elective of their choice. Electives can be taken in any year of study.
209SS -E: Don Quijote (4 units)
211AS- E: Approaches to the Spanish Curriculum (4 units) In 2005 taught as: Contemporary Latin American Literature
211BS- E: Technology and Language Learning (4 units)
216SS- E: Special Topics in Language and Literature (4 units)
217SS- E: Mexican Culture (4 units)
Transfer Credits
Up to eight quarter-units (or six semester-units) of appropriate work in an accredited graduate program may be accepted after completion of one summer at the Institute. Approved transfer of these units allows students to undertake a lighter course load during their residency. Transfer courses must have a "B" or better grade.
