Location:

Chicago, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Linguistics

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Arts in Latin American Literatures and Cultures at NEIU offers students the opportunity to engage in a theoretically informed exploration of a wide range of Latin American cultural forms of expression, including literature, film, music, and art. The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking and research skills in the Humanities, as well as written and oral proficiency in Spanish at the advanced level. These skills, in turn, enhance students’ ability to work with Latin American and US Latina/o populations in linguistically and culturally appropriate ways. Careers • Teaching • Translation and Interpretation • Publishing • Travel and Culture Industry • Public Service • Public Relations Program of Study 1. Two required courses (six credits) to be completed during the first year of the program: • SPAN 400: Visión de América I • SPAN 420: Visión de América II 2. Nine electives, including: • Up to nine SPAN 400-level courses • Up to two courses in French and/or Portuguese • Up to three graduate-level courses from other departments • Up to three of the following SPAN 300-level courses: SPAN 352 (Puerto Rican Literature) SPAN 358 (Modernismo), SPAN 373 (Latin American Short Story), and SPAN 377 (Caribbean Literature) 3. One additional SPAN 400-level elective (3 credits), or SPAN 499 (Thesis).

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The University has regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition, the university also is accredited through several disciplinary bodies.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Applicants are also required to have native or near-native proficiency in written and oral Spanish. Oral proficiency is determined by means of an interview with the Graduate Advisor. Written proficiency is determined with a 2-page Statement of Purpose submitted as part of the application. GRE: Not required