Overview

Graduate Romance Languages students at The University of Alabama have the chance to learn and research in an engaging environment, as well as teach while supported by training and mentorship.

Features

The department is committed to providing this training by means of the best facilities and technology available, and by relying on a staff of teachers and scholars with commensurate international experience and expertise.

The Romance Language, Phd program has four main focused areas of study, French, Spanish, and French and Spanish and Linguistics with either French or Spanish.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Quantitative Methods in Linguistics

Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa

Bande Dessinée

Quebecois Lit & Culture

Writing Immigration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Linguistics View 62 other PhDs in Linguistics in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

Video Recording in the target Language: Submit a 3-5 minute (.mpv4 or .mov format) video recording in which the applicant speaks freely about themselves in a conversational manner in the target language (do not read a prepared text). Then read a paragraph from a target language text of the applicant's choice or a short poem.

A resume

3 letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

32400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16200 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

32400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16200 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

11100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Tuscaloosa

850 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Romance Languages.

Available Scholarships

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