Graduate Studies
Our M.A. in Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature (LLCL) prepares students for careers in teaching, government and public service, translation and interpretation, publishing, cultural and literary work, international companies, and NGOs. Many of our students continue on to Ph.D. programs in discipline-specific areas or comparative & cultural studies, including the Comparative Studies Ph.D. Program at FAU.
We accept students for Fall and Spring enrollments. Most students complete the M.A. degree in two years. Students choose either a thesis track (30 credits) or a non-thesis track (36 credits) for one of the available M.A. concentrations:
- French & Teaching of French
- Spanish & Teaching of Spanish
- Comparative Literature (French, Spanish, Italian)
- Linguistics
We offer graduate courses in a variety of areas:
- Course descriptions (FAU Catalog)
- Searchable course schedule
- Spring 2025 graduate course offerings (click on the image to enlarge):
The Linguistics concentration can be combined with a Graduate Certificate in ESL Studies, with the same five courses double-counting toward the degree and the certificate. Students in other LLCL concentrations are able to take two or more classes toward the certificate during the M.A. program and can finish the certificate coursework as non-degree students.
The Linguistics concentration also offers a combined BA-to-MA degree option. Current BA in LLCL: Linguistics students can apply to the BA-to-MA program. Combined degree students take up to 12 graduate credits in their senior year that double-count toward both degrees, allowing students to complete the M.A. in under two years.
Full-time domestic and international graduate students can apply for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions that come with a tuition fee waiver, a stipend, and access to a health insurance plan. (Tuition fee waivers cover tuition fees and non-resident fees, if applicable; they do not cover non-tuition fees, such as activity and service fees, athletic fees, technology fees, health fees, etc. For a full list of fees, see the Tuition Fee Calculator). GTAs assist with grading, teach introductory courses in linguistics (taught in English) or teach one of the languages offered by our department (Arabic, French, Italian, Spanish). GTAs receive pedagogical training and gain teaching experience under faculty supervision.
MA and combined degree students can also apply for stipends and fellowships offered by the department, university, federal programs, or external organizations.
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