Master of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature
Explore Hispanic linguistics, literature, and cultural contexts in a comprehensive Master's program at the University of Basel.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in Spanish philology seeking advanced specialization in Hispanic linguistics and literary history.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature at the University of Basel offers advanced study divided into two main areas: Linguistics and Literature. Hispanic Linguistics focuses on geographical, social, and stylistic varieties of European and American Spanish, diachronic and synchronic descriptions, and specific research emphases like language contact, Judeo-Spanish, and onomastics. Hispanic Literature covers works from the Middle Ages to the present day, with dedicated focus on Early Modern Spanish Literature (Siglo de Oro) and cultural, social, historical, and political contexts. Students engage with rigorous academic methodologies and tools to analyze the Spanish language and its literary traditions within world literature.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across the core areas of Hispanic linguistics and literature
- Examine historical and modern-day varieties of European and American Spanish
- Analyze literary texts from the Middle Ages through the contemporary period
- Conduct specialized research in areas such as language contact or Early Modern literature
- Prepare and write a Master's thesis based on independent academic investigation
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: Spanish / Castilian
Instruction: Spanish
- Foundational knowledge of Hispanic linguistics or literature
- Academic writing and critical text analysis capabilities
- Research methodology skills in humanities
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Deadline: April 30 / November 30
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