Overview

The specializations in Spanish Literature and Culture, which are intended to be as flexible as possible, establish broad areas of competence through an individualized program of study set with the supportive guidance of the student's advisor.

Graduate courses in literature and cultural studies focus on the production, distribution and reception of texts and their linguistics, either written or visual (e.g., photographs, films, visual narratives), and their linguistic, rhetorical and literary structure and functions, with an emphasis on literary theories and aesthetics.

Many literature courses at Arizona State University explore issues relating to gender, class, race, ethnicity, globalization, environmental humanities, disability theories, post-human theories and digital humanities.

Career examples include:

area, ethnic and cultural studies teachers and professors
editors
foreign language and literature teachers and professors
instructional design coordinators
interpreters and translators
lawyers
reporters and correspondents
social and community service managers

Programme Structure

Fields of study:

Literature studies: A typical doctoral program with a specialization on Literature will consist of a variety of graduate SPA courses in literature, selected among various geographical areas and historical periods, as approved by the student’s supervisory committee.
Cultural studies: A typical doctoral program with a specialization in cultural studies will consist of a variety of courses in culture, literature and linguistics, diversified between geographical areas and historical periods, as approved by the student’s supervisory committee.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature Iberian studies View 128 other PhDs in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in Spanish or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants from other academic backgrounds with relevant coursework in Spanish language and cultural studies also may be evaluated by the admissions committee.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
writing sample
personal statement
resume
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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