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If a student chooses to take an exam, he or she should provide two books of critical literature in his or her subject for approval by the examiner. The exam will consist of material taken from these approved sources. Once the books are approved, the exam is set up by the graduate program assistant and the books are returned to the student for final review. The test is made up of two sections: 1) ten or fifteen lines for idiomatic translation into English or Spanish, and 2) a section, chapter, or article for summarizing (not paraphrasing) the main ideas only. The student may use a dictionary and has two (2) hours to complete the exam. The final product must read well in English or Spanish.
To arrange a foreign language reading exam, start by asking the graduate program coordinator what professor to contact based on the particular language. The foreign language reading exam guidelines for Spanish Students are here Foreign Language Reading Exam Guidelines.pdf
Ph.D. students must be in residence for a minimum of six regular quarters of full-time enrollment (12 units per quarter). Two six-week summer sessions may be counted as the equivalent of one regular quarter for purposes of satisfying this requirement. A minimum of two units must be taken in each summer session.
This list should consist of a minimum of 30-40 works of literature (or of nonliterary cultural production, such as film, where appropriate). In addition to these works, appropriate theory, criticism and/or literary/cultural history may be included in this field.
Application for Qualifying Exam
During the quarter prior to the Qualifying Exam the student, in consultation with his/her Major Professor and Graduate Advisor, nominates five faculty members to serve on his/her Examination Committee; the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) approves committees on a form, available in the graduate program coordinators office or on the OGS website. This committee should consist of the faculty members that the student expects to have on his/her Dissertation Committee, and at least one member of the Examination Committee must be from outside the faculty membership of the program and at least three should be from the graduate program. In addition, if the student has completed a Designated Emphasis, at least one member of the Examination Committee must be affiliated with that DE program. The dissertation director may not act as Chair of the QE committee.
The written examination will be administered in Spanish, although some parts of the exam (e.g. questions related to DEs) may be administered in English. Any question posed in Spanish should be answered in Spanish.
The written portion of the qualifying exam in literature will cover the depth, breadth, and third field areas covered in the student's approved reading lists. The exam will be given over the course of two eight hour days (with time allotted for a lunch break), and will consist of three questions the first day, and two the second day. While there is no prescribed length, answers will normally range from 12 to 20 typed pages per day (24 to 40 pages total). The student may not consult any notes or reference materials during the exam (currently not required)
Candidates in linguistics will be examined in four fields: two from Group I, one from Group II and one from Group III. The exam will consist of two questions in each field (8 questions).
Fourth Field Option: Students may opt for doing three areas of the written examination and fulfill the fourth area by presenting an original publishable quality paper in the field of their choice. This Qualifying Paper (QP) cannot be the same as the dissertation prospectus. The QP needs to conceptualize a research problem, situate the problem in an ongoing discussion in the field, and show awareness of different methodological avenues for addressing the problem. The paper should sustain an original and clear argument while integrating the knowledge of the topic in the field. The QP will be read by the examining committee and has to be presented in advance together with the dissertation prospectus.
At the conclusion of the oral exam, the committee will submit the results of the exam to Graduate Studies indicating all members who were in attendance or absent. There are four results the committee can make:
In all cases, the chairperson of the exam committee is responsible for reporting the votes and supplying other information as required to the Graduate Council. In all cases, the Associate Dean of Students shall inform the student in writing of the results of the Qualifying Exam.
Upon recommendation of the qualifying exam committee and with the approval of the Graduate Council, a student who has not passed the exam may repeat the qualifying exam once. The exam must be held by the same committee except that members may be replaced, with the approval of the graduate adviser and the Associate Dean, for cause such as extended absence from campus. Failure to pass the exam on the second attempt means that the student is subject to disqualification from further study for the doctoral degree in that program.
After a second exam, a vote of Not Pass is unacceptable; only Pass or Fail is recongnized by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
A dissertation on a subject chosen by the candidate, bearing on the principal subject of study, and of such character as to show ability to prosecute independent investigation must be approved by the committee in charge of the dissertation and by the Graduate Council before the degree will be recommended. Special emphasis will be laid upon this requirement, and in no case will the degree be granted merely for the faithful completion of a course of study, however extensive.
The student, in consultation with his/her major professor, nominates three (or more) faculty members to serve on his/her Dissertation Committee. These nominations are submitted to the Chair of the Graduate Committee for program approval. Once approved at the program level, they are submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies for formal approval in accordance with Graduate council policy. The major professor serves as Chair of the Dissertation Committee.
Detailed instructions on the format of the dissertation and abstract may be obtained at The candidate shall file with the Dean of Graduate Studies one copy of the dissertation approved by the committee in charge. There are forms that should be completed and submitted to Graduate Studies with the dissertation. Links to these forms can be found at the web address listed above.
Part-time students are limited to no more than 6 units per quarter. Doctoral students advanced to candidacy are not eligible for part-time status. To apply for part-time status, locate the form on the Graduate Studies website: -students/forms-information.
Teaching Assistants are expected to enroll in 12 units of course work while serving as a TA. To bring enrollment up to 12 units, professional development units (e.g., 390, 396, 397) can be used. Professional level courses (300s) do not contribute toward graduate seminar units required for the degree.
Students should not enroll in 299 until they have completed their required coursework. Once the required coursework is completed, the student will typically enroll in SPA 299 with his or her Major Professor. These units can help students to achieve full-time status while studying for exams or writing the dissertation. To set up a 299, seek permission from the instructor and then complete the Variable Unit Course Request form: -variable-unit-course-form. This form describes weekly contact hours and expectations of what will be completed during the quarter. Once you have permission from the instructor, request the Course Registration Number (CRN) from the Graduate Program Coordinator in order to enroll via sisweb.
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish engages students in the study of Spanish language, literature, and cultures. Students develop advanced proficiency in written and spoken Spanish, which they can apply in a variety of practical and professional settings. Students also deepen their understanding of their own culture and develop a greater appreciation of cultural differences, particularly in and among the Spanish-speaking world, both at home and abroad.
Students with proficiency and/or prior coursework in Spanish should consult the department for course placement. Students who have equivalent knowledge in Spanish may challenge intermediate-level language courses for credit by enrolling in the class and taking the challenge exam. All students challenging a course must submit an official letter requesting to challenge the course to the department chair by the end of the second week of the semester. See Course Credit Policy for more information.
To complete the total units required for the bachelor's degree, select additional elective courses from the total University offerings. You should consult with an advisor regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your University experience and possibly apply to a supportive second major or minor.
You must complete a minimum of two courses that focus primarily on cultural diversity. At least one course must be in US Diversity (USD) and at least one in Global Cultures (GC). See Diversity Requirements for a full list of courses. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.
Writing Across the Curriculum (EM 17-009) is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of four Writing (W) courses, two of which are designated by the major department. See Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning and Writing Requirements for more details on the four courses. The first of the major designated Writing (W) courses is listed below.
The second major-designated Writing course is the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GW) (EO 665). Students must earn a C- or higher to receive GW credit. The GE Written Communication (A2) requirement must be completed before a student is permitted to register for a GW course.
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