Application Procedures for Graduate Studies in Languages and Linguistics
In order to be admitted to the Graduate program in French, Linguistics, Spanish or Comparative Literature, you must complete the following procedures.
- Apply for admission to the Graduate School of the Florida Atlantic
University. You can download application forms and learn more details
about graduate studies at this website: http://www.fau.edu/academic/gradstud/grad.htm
A. Fill out and submit the application to Graduate Admissions.
B. Submit an official transcript of undergraduate and graduate work completed. If you studied at a non-U.S. institution, you must provide an official evaluation/translation of your transcript. See list of acceptable evaluators and translators available from Graduate Admissions. - Apply for acceptance to the specific graduate program in
Languages and Linguistics, i.e. French, Spanish, etc. The following items
should
be delivered to the Department of Languages and Linguistics, AH 118,
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. For more information
on specific programs, visit our website at http://www.language.fau.edu/
A. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from university professors who can attest to your academic ability and potential for graduate study.
B. A “statement of purpose,” which is a brief essay (220-440 words) that outlines your interest and goals in pursuing graduate study. This should be written in English.
C. A “writing sample,” preferably a scholarly paper written during your undergraduate career. If you are planning to study in one of the languages, it is recommended that the sample be written in that language.
D. A copy of the Graduate application and a copy of your transcript. (Remember, you must submit these items to Graduate Admissions, too.)
Please be sure to include contact information (phone number and email) so that the Director of Graduate Studies can reach you in a timely manner. - There are a limited number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships available
for full-time students. These awards provide an annual stipend and
tuition remission, in exchange for teaching or assisting in the Department
of
Languages and Linguistics. If you are interested in applying for this
financial support, please be sure to indicate this on your application
and in your statement of purpose.
- The Department of Languages
and Linguistics has a policy of “rolling
admissions,” which means we accept students for Fall, Summer and
Spring enrollments. It is recommended, however, that students interested
in full-time study and teaching assistantships apply as early as possible.
The teaching assistantships are competitive and a student stands a better
chance of receiving one when applying early.
- It is recommended that International Students begin this process as early as possible. In most cases, international students must obtain a student visa, which requires additional paperwork. More information for international students is available at http://www.fau.edu/academic/gradstud/grad.htm