The Master of Arts degree in Latin provides advanced coursework in Latin literature and the history and culture of the Roman civilization.
Latin - M.A.
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Program Information for Latin - M.A.
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Program Description
Full Description
The Master of Arts degree in Latin provides advanced coursework in Latin literature and the history and culture of the Roman civilization.
The Latin major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration is designed for students already certified to teach Latin and classics in elementary and secondary schools and who wish to increase their language proficiency and effectiveness as teachers.
- The Literature concentration is designed for those who anticipate continuing their studies beyond the master's degree level, who plan to teach Latin and classics at the college or post-secondary level, and who wish to pursue scholarly research in classical studies.
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Admissions
for Latin - M.A.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Goal statement
- Research paper or essay in English (5-10 pages), which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation
- Three letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Priority deadline: January 1
Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
- Priority deadline: January 1
- Spring Semester
- Rolling admissions
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Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in the analysis of Latin literature.
- Read Latin proficiently and demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, history and culture of Roman civilization.
- Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of second language acquisition and linguistics.
- Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and applied skills in the teaching and assessment of outcomes for second language learners.
Graduates of the Literature concentration will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in Latin composition, Latin comprehension, the analysis of Latin literature and understanding of the Roman cultural context within which Latin literature was produced.
- Read Latin proficiently and demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, history and culture of Roman civilization.
- Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between ancient and modern cultural values, recognize historical biases and use primary source materials to better understand the culture of ancient Rome.
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Coursework
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Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements CLAS 51006 ROMAN HISTORY 3 CLAS 51402 ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART 3 LAT 61001 RESEARCH AND WRITING 3 LAT 66211 ADVANCED PROSE COMPOSITION 3 Major Electives, choose from the following: 6 CLAS 61404ANCIENT CHRISTIANITIES CLAS 66398RESEARCH LAT 61214LATIN EPIGRAPHY LAT 66391SEMINAR IN CLASSICAL LITERATURE Other approved 60000-level courses, including MCLS coursesConcentrations Choose from the following: 18 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 36 Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy Concentration
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Concentration Requirements MCLS 60622 TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE 3 MCLS 60661 THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 3 MCLS 60663 SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT 3 MCLS 63049 SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS 3 Second Language Pedagogy Electives 6 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 18 Literature Concentration
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Concentration Requirements LAT 66199 THESIS I 6 or LAT 66398 RESEARCH Latin Language and Literature Electives 1 12 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 18 - 1
Any Latin (LAT) course
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA - 3.000 - Students in the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration must successfully complete a final project, a portfolio or a comprehensive examination. In addition, students must complete an exit oral interview and an exit essay examination.
- Students in the Literature concentration must successfully complete a thesis or final project. Students are encouraged to enroll (with departmental permission) in study-abroad programs (maximum 6 credit hours) and in specialized workshops in advanced language or pedagogy (maximum 4 credit hours).
- No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
- Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
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Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- Fully online (Literature concentration only)
- Mostly online
- Location:
- Kent Campus (Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration only - hybrid online/on-ground)
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