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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Graduate Studies Bulletin 2009-2010

Policies and Courses

Modern Languages and Literatures

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For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.

Department Chair: Russell Ganim, Ph.D.

Graduate Committee: Professors Carr (chair), Guevara, Pereira, Shirer

A bachelors degree and

  • 24 undergraduate hours in French;
  • 24 undergraduate hours in Spanish; and
  • 20 undergraduate hours in German;

on the junior/senior level, or the equivalent, constitute the prerequisite for registration in graduate courses. An examination may be required of students to determine undergraduate courses needed to remove deficiencies.

Master of Arts Degree.

While the general requirements for the masters degree apply (see ), a minor under Option I and II may also be selected from a second language (French, German, or Spanish) upon the approval of the major adviser.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate College for the degree of doctor of philosophy, the department requires a reading knowledge of French, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish, in addition to the target language and English, and the equivalent of two years of college-level work (101 through 202) of a second of the above languages.

In consultation with the supervisory committee and in accordance with the general provisions of the Graduate College, see , the candidate may select a minor from a second language (French, German, or Spanish).

Specializations available at the masters and doctoral levels:

French, German and Spanish

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