PhD Romance Languages at University of Alabama

Entry requirements

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include: Writing Sample: In the target language (French, Spanish) the writing sample should be about 10 pages (double spaced) in length and the candidate seeking admission will need to demonstrate a commensurate level of proficiency in the target language as well as critical thinking skills. Statement of Purpose: The applicant should describe how prior academic experience has prepared them for graduate study in the target language at The University of Alabama (UA) and specify the fields of interest. The statement should indicate how the Modern Languages and Classics (MLC) Department's programs and courses align with the applicant's goals both as a student at UA and after graduation. PhD applicants, need to describe their research goals in detail and refer to the MLC professor whose research most aligns with their research. If the applicant is interested in GTA s