Graduate Studies
The departments of the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages offer several Ph.D. and M.A. programs, as well as co-terminal M.A.s for Stanford undergraduates and Ph.D. minors. Each program is unique and is described on the department sites. Below is a list of links to the specific requirements and procedures for each program.
If you are interested in applying for a graduate degree in the DLCL, please read the Application sections below. The application procedure is the same for all departments of the DLCL. Question may be answered in the FAQ section or can be directed to dlclgrad@stanford.edu.
Degree Programs
Each department within the DLCL offers at least one Ph.D. and M.A. degree. Please see the following links for information about each program.
- Comparative Literature
- French and Italian (offering French, French and Italian, or Italian)
- German Studies
- Iberian and Latin American Cultures
- Slavic Languages and Literatures
Ph.D. Minor in Humanities
The Ph.D. minor in Humanities is a sequence of interdisciplinary seminars covering the following five periods: Antiquity, Medieval, Early-Modern, Enlightenment, and Modern. A framing seminar that leads students to reflect on what it means to teach and study the humanities in the 21st century will also be required. The Program is designed to provide students with broad historical knowledge and skills for conducting interdisciplinary research; to prepare students to teach beyond their area of expertise; and to create communities of students and faculty from different departments working on similar periods.
Application
Please visit our Graduate Studies Application page for general information regarding the application process, a list of required materials, and frequently asked questions. Note: the online application system for the 2013/14 academic cohort is closed. Admissions for the 2014/15 academic year will be available in September 2013.
