World Languages and Applied Intercultural Studies, M.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The program leverages the unique international resources at Georgia State University as well as the cultural and historical ties of the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: World Languages and Cultures | Duration: Full-time students can complete the program in 4 semesters or 2 years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: May 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: Does Not Admit Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Students may choose from one of three concentrations: French and Francophone Studies; Spanish; and World Language and Applied Cultural Studies, wherein they can also take advantage of language and cultural training in Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese and Korean. Each concentrations has a thesis track and a non-thesis track. In each case, students take a total of 30 credit hours of coursework. In the thesis track, six of these hours are thesis research rather than regular courses. Courses pertinent to the degree may only be repeated if failed or if special topics vary. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in those courses counting toward the MA degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Department of World Languages & Cultures has the following requirements: An undergraduate degree. A complete dossier which must include: A letter of intent expressing the objectives of the student in entering the program; Two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the candidate’s academic work; and A writing sample of an analytical nature in the target language. At the discretion of the Graduate Committee, an entrance exam may be required. World Language Reading Exam

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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