This track gives the students a choice of writing a Master s Thesis or passing a Comprehensive Examination to qualify for the degree. Students who have completed the provisional requirements to teach languages in secondary schools, and are required by state regulations to complete a Master degree. The new track for secondary school teachers is specifically designed for those students who have completed the Teacher Preparation Program in Foreign Languages at the undergraduate level. It also engages students in a research project that is relevant to their profession. This track is designed for students who wish to proceed subsequently toward a Ph.D. program in language, literature, arts, thought, and culture.
Emphasis is the study of literature, language and linguistics, and culture.
These courses may include three courses in related disciplines. This requirement may be fulfilled through a departmental examination or a suitable language course designed for graduate students. Upon completion of the thesis, the student prepares a formal presentation of the thesis. The examination is based on a comprehensive reading list in the student s area of specialization. Three faculty members will serve as examiners.