Ph.D. Program

90 units of graduate-level course work with a grade point average (GPA) of B or above. Units completed toward the M.A. degree can be counted for the Ph.D.

one course in Spanish linguistics, one course on methods of teaching Spanish, and one course on introduction to literary theory
a reading knowledge of Portuguese and one other foreign language
the qualifying paper, the comprehensive, and the University oral examinations, as described below
teaching of three to five courses in the department
completion of a dissertation

Independent study courses (299, 399) and cross-listed courses originating outside the department may not be used to fulfill requirements except by permission of the graduate adviser. For basic residency and candidacy requirements, see the Graduate Degrees section of the Stanford Bulletin. For further information, consult the department's Graduate Student Handbook.

Newly admitted students are required to take an oral proficiency examination in Spanish by the third week of Autumn Quarter to determine the level of previous preparation. The student is required to remedy deficiencies indicated by this examination before a teaching assignment is awarded. In preparation for teaching, Ph.D. candidates must take Spanish 301, and/or Spanish 300 in the first year.

Specialization

In consultation with the adviser, students select one major field of study from the following:

Spanish Literature of the Golden Age
Modern Spanish Literature
Spanish-American Literature to Independence
Spanish-American Literature of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Chicano Literature

In addition, candidates select two secondary areas of study outside the major field from the following:

Spanish Medieval Literature
Spanish Literature of the Golden Age
Modern Spanish Literature
Spanish-American Literature of the Colonial Period
Spanish-American Literature from Independence
Chicano Literature
Literary Theory
Linguistics
Spanish-American Film
Brazilian Literature

At least four courses must be taken in the major field of study. At least two courses must be taken in each secondary area. Students whose major field is in Spanish-American or Chicano Literature must choose one secondary area in Peninsular literature and vice versa. One secondary area of concentration may be taken outside the department in consultation with the adviser.

In addition to the department's course offerings, students may take relevant courses with the approval of their adviser in other departments and programs, such as the graduate programs in Comparative Literature, Feminist Studies, History, Humanities, or Modern Thought and Literature. It is also possible to complete a minor in another department with approval of the adviser. Normally, not more than 25 units are taken outside the department.