Languages and Cultures
Supported Degree Objectives
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Non Degree
Required Supporting Documents
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Critical Essay
- This should be a writing in English and a writing in the language you wish to pursue a graduate degree in.
- Speaking Sample
- The speaking sample should demonstrate both your spoken English and the language in which you are fluent to teach. The digital MP3 may give autobiographical information, describe your reasons for seeking a graduate degree, or be a brief commentary about a favorite work of fiction or a significant current event. Do not read from a prepared script. Use spontaneous speech, please.
- Resume
English Proficiency Requirements
- This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.
Master's Degree Program Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.5 or equivalent in the language, linguistics, or literature (A=4.0)
- 3.0 or equivalent average, overall (A=4.0)
- Academic Preparation Background in the proposed area of study
Doctoral Degree Program Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.5 or equivalent in the language, linguistics, or literature (A=4.0)
- 3.0 or equivalent average, overall (A=4.0)
- Master's Degree Completion:
- Required, in a pertinent discipline from another credited graduate school and whose likelihood of achieving success in pursuit of their PhD studies is verified by their references.
Application Deadlines
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Fall Spring Summer December 12 No Entry No Entry
Program Contact Information
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Name Tatiana Elistratova Phone 765-496-2817 Email telistra@purdue.edu Web Program Website Address Graduate Study Programs
Department of Languages and Cultures
Purdue University
640 Oval Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2039
USA
Additional Information
- Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.
