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The Ph.D. in Literary, Cultural, and Linguistic Studies offers two major concentrations: 1) Literary and Cultural Studies and 2) Critical Studies of Language/Linguistics. Students in each concentration may opt to develop a secondary field of expertise in the other.
The program is designed primarily to prepare students for careers as university professors and research scholars. Students develop advanced language, teaching, and research skills that lend themselves to other professions, as well. A variety of geographic, temporal, and theoretical concentrations allow students to carry out innovative and interdisciplinary research projects, often with a transnational focus.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures accepts applications to the Ph.D. program for Fall admission only from students holding (or completing during the time of application) B.A. or M.A. degrees in a related discipline (e.g. Spanish, French, Luso-Brazilian Studies, History, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Philosophy, Journalism). The Department does not admit students who seek terminal M.A. degrees.
The Graduate Committee will begin reviewing complete applications January 15th. All applicants will automatically be considered for Departmental TAships and University-wide fellowships.
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We only accept online applications. Please upload statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and writing samples via the online application. Official transcripts and test scores need to be mailed to our office.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please send all printed materials to the address below:
Graduate Program Admissions
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
University of Miami
PO Box 248093
Coral Gables, FL 33124-4650
For questions, consult the Graduate Program webpage or contact the department at mllgraduate@miami.edu or call 305-284-5585.
We strongly encourage African- American and Hispanic candidate to apply for the McKnight Doctoral Fellowships. Applications must be postmarked no later than Jauary 1st of each year. The Fellowship is open to incoming domestic Ph.D. African American or Hispanic students in any discipline. You may apply online at www.fefonline.org The Florida Education Fund may be reached at 813-272-2772. If an applicant accepted into our Ph.D. program receives a McKnight Fellowship, the College of Arts and Sciences will increase the stipend amount to match the current TS stipend.