concentration: comparative Literature 

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) in LLCL 

Research Areas:  Spanish and Latin American Literature and Culture, French and Francophone
Literature and Culture, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and ESL Studies, Italian and
Italian American Literature and Culture, Translation Studies.                                                                             

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • GRE not required
  • Video clip
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Statement of personal objectives in essay form (in English)
  • One writing sample (in the language of your primary literature; Spanish, French, or Italian)

International Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • GRE not required
  • Video clip
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Statement of personal objectives in essay form (in English)
  • One writing sample (in the language of your primary literature; Spanish, French, Italian, or English)
  • A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110
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Contact/Information

Viktor Kharlamov
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Department of Languages, Linguistics, and
Comparative Literature
Culture and Society Building (CU-97)
Room 268
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.4676
(E) vkharlamov@fau.edu
(W) fau.edu/artsandletters/llcl/graduate/

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: February 1
Spring: November 1
No Summer admission

International Students
Fall: February 1
Spring: September 1
No Summer admission