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How to address an academic with a PhD in Spanish?

A friend of mine is defending his PhD thesis in the Netherlands this week.

It is a custom to formally address them directly after the defense ceremony, where we use the Dutch term "welzeeredelgeleerde heer" , which is something like 'very honourable well-learned gentleman' in Dutch and it very precisely corresponds to the title of PhD.

However, this friend was born and raised in Mexico, and I would like to also address him in Spanish. I have asked several native Spanish speakers (both inside and outside of academia), but nobody seems to know the correct translation of this terminology.

Does anyone happen to know this trivia?

Daniël Kleinloog-Fernández's user avatar

  • 2 I don't think what you actually want is a translation of that terminology, but rather to know the customs of addressing PhDs in Mexico. It's possible there is no equivalent to that long title in Spanish; there certainly isn't in modern English. If you addressed me as a "very honorable well-learned gentleman" I would assume you were being sarcastic. –  Bryan Krause ♦ Commented May 30, 2017 at 22:27
  • I know nothing of Mexican customs, but for this American PhD I found the Dutch defense ceremonies (which were great fun to be on the committee for) certainly more 'ceremonial' than American. At best I think I got a 'Whats up Doc?' at the end from my friends, and then we went to dinner... –  Jon Custer Commented May 30, 2017 at 23:28
  • @BryanKrause There is also no equivalent in modern Dutch (beyond "Dr."); it is archaic and its use is purely ceremonial nowadays. The custom to use it congratulatory after the ceremony could even be exclusive to the university or department of OP's friend, it certainly doesn't happen where I'm at. –  J. Doe Commented May 31, 2017 at 12:30
  • @J.Doe Got it - yeah I would say in the US even just "doctor" fulfills the same role among friends - people will say it to you immediately after your defense and you expect them never to say it again, the only exceptions being formal correspondence and undergraduates. –  Bryan Krause ♦ Commented May 31, 2017 at 15:13
  • Thanks for the input. It is indeed very much related to the ceremony, which is different amongst different universities in Holland, and Leiden University is known to be one of the most archaic. If you would address people like this outside of the ceremony, it is generally sarcastic, although it is used in formal writing as well. –  Daniël Kleinloog-Fernández Commented May 31, 2017 at 22:52

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I am a mexican, I dont think we use anything other than:

"Doctor" + Lastname

or if you want to use "very honourable well-learned gentleman"

Honorable y muy sabio caballero

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  • I don't think anywhere in the Spanish speaking world there's a phrase like that even at a place fixated on customs/traditions for the defense like Salamanca. As you said, just "doctor(a) X", with the most common congratulatory comment being simply felicitaciones/felicidades. (You may want to give the feminine form of honorable y muy sabia dama too even though the OP specified a male student) –  user0721090601 Commented May 31, 2017 at 1:50
  • Sabio is good! –  aparente001 Commented May 31, 2017 at 3:34
  • @guifa I was given the translated version of what he wanted to say, but yes its not commonly used. –  luisluix Commented Jun 1, 2017 at 15:26
  • 1 @luisluix oh I wasn't trying to criticize your answer, quote the opposite. Quise expresar que no existe una fórmula especial aparte de los saludos normales, tal y como dices para Méjico, pero también es el mismo caso en —que sepa yo— el resto del mundo hispanohablante. Caso hubiese una, tendría que ser en las antiguas del Perú, Méjico o España y nunca he escuchado nada parecido. –  user0721090601 Commented Jun 1, 2017 at 20:58

It sounds like it would give you pleasure and satisfaction to lay it on thick for this special occasion. I think it would probably please your friend, too! I will suggest something pompous and hopefully lovely for you. I'm not getting this from tradition, but I think it will work for your purposes. (If you want to see some votes to guide you, you could ask that your question be migrated to Spanish SE.) Let's suppose your friend's name is Rafael Pérez Hernández.

Muy buenas tardes a todos. [That's to get people's attention and attune their ears so they'll understand that you have switched to Spanish.] Felicidades al muy estimado y honorable Doctor Rafael Pérez Hernández.

It means: Good afternoon, everyone. Congratulations to the admired and honorable Dr. Rafael Pérez Hernández.

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  • Thank you very much for the suggestion. It will help me out! –  Daniël Kleinloog-Fernández Commented May 31, 2017 at 22:52

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(school, university: extended essay)tesis
  monografía
 All final year students have to write a dissertation on a topic of their choice.
 Todos los estudiantes de último año redactan una tesis sobre un tema de su elección.
(doctoral thesis)tesis doctoral
 The student was pleased to have finally finished the dissertation for her doctorate.
 La estudiante estaba contenta de haber por fin acabado la tesis doctoral para su doctorado.
(master's extended essay) ( )tesis
 You will need to write a 20,000-word dissertation for this master's course.
 Vas a tener que escribir una tesis de 20.000 palabras para este curso de maestría.
 
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(formal text or speech)disertación
 The philosopher wrote a dissertation on freedom.
 El filósofo escribió una disertación sobre la libertad.

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How To Say "Dissertation" In Spanish

If you are studying Spanish or working on academic projects in a Spanish-speaking environment, you may find yourself needing to discuss the concept of a "dissertation." In this article, we will explore how to say the term "dissertation" in Spanish, analyze its meaning, and provide you with helpful examples to enhance your language skills.

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What is "Dissertation" in Spanish?

In Spanish, the term "dissertation" can be translated as tesis (IPA: /ˈte.sis/) . This word is commonly used to refer to a substantial piece of academic writing, typically required for the completion of a university degree.

Meaning of "Dissertation " in Spanish

"Tesis" in Spanish has the same meaning as "dissertation" in English. It is a formal, written research project that explores a specific topic or subject in depth. A "tesis" is typically submitted by students to fulfill the requirements of their degree programs. Here are some key points regarding the meaning of "tesis":

  • A "tesis" is a comprehensive research document that demonstrates the author's expertise in a particular area of study.
  • It typically includes an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion sections.
  • The goal of a "tesis" is to contribute new knowledge to the field of study and present an argument supported by evidence.
  • It is often the final step in earning an academic degree, such as a master's or doctoral degree.

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  • Mi tesis de doctorado se centra en la biología marina.

( My doctoral dissertation focuses on marine biology. )

  • La tesis de María fue elogiada por su originalidad.

( Maria's thesis was praised for its originality. )

  • El profesor García dirige un seminario sobre la redacción de tesis.

( Professor Garcia leads a seminar on thesis writing. )

  • Comencé a trabajar en mi tesis hace un año.

( I started working on my dissertation a year ago. )

  • Las tesis de investigación a menudo requieren una revisión exhaustiva.

( Research theses often require thorough revision. )

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disertación, memoria, tesis are the top translations of "dissertation" into Spanish. Sample translated sentence: A dissertation should be divided into paragraphs. ↔ Una disertación debe ser dividida en párrafos.

A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis. [..]

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Disertación.

formal exposition of a subject

A dissertation should be divided into paragraphs.

Una disertación debe ser dividida en párrafos.

When I finish my dissertation , we can get married.

Cuando haya acabado mis memorias , podremos casarnos.

Incentives such as prizes are available for best dissertations from researchers.

Para el personal científico se han dispuesto incentivos tales como premios a las mejores tesis doctorales.

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2019  Fraser, B. “On Polysemiotic Interactions, Visual Paratexts, and Image-Specific Translation: The Case of Rodolfo Santullo and Matías Bergara’s Dengue (2012/2015).” Studies in Comics 10.2, pp. 279-95.

  2019  Fraser, B. “Joaquim Jordà and Nuria Villazán’s Mones com la Becky [Monkeys Like Becky] (1999) and the New Global Disability Documentary Cinema.” Disability Studies Quarterly 39.2, no pag.

  2019  Fraser, B. “Obsessively Writing the Modern City: The Partial Madness of Urban Planning Culture and the Case of Arturo Soria y Mata in Madrid, Spain.” Journal of Literary and Cultural Disability Studies 13.1, pp. 21-37.

2019 Geyer, Charlie. “Creolizing the Canon: Manuel Puig, Junot Díaz, and the Latino Poetics of Relation.” The Comparatist , 43 , 173–193.

2019 Murphy, Kaitlin M. “Against Precarious Abstraction: Bearing Witness to Migration Through Moysés Zúñiga Santiago’s “La Bestia” Photographs.” Journal of Latin American and Latinx Visual Culture 1.1, pp. 7-22.

2018 Acosta, A. “Crisis and Migration in Posthegemonic Times: Primitive Accumulation and Labor in La Bestia.” Dialectical Imaginaries: Materialist Approaches to U.S. Latino/a Literature in the Age of Neoliberalism . Marcial Gonzalez and Carlos Gallego editors. University of Michigan Press. Pages 241-262.

2018 Acosta, A. “The Posthegemonic Turn.” New Approaches to Latin American Studies: Culture and Power . Juan Poblete, editor. New York; London: Routledge. Pages 255-271.

2018  Acosta, A. Introduction to Special Issue, "Unsettling Coloniality: Readings and Interrogations". Edited by Abraham Acosta. Journal of Commonwealth and Postscolonial Studies . 6.1: 3-16.

2018 Bezerra, K. “Urban Space in the Lusophone World: Contesting Inequality and Constructing Citizenship.” Edited in collaboration with Leila Lehnen and Jeremy Lehnen. [Special section] Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies ..

2018  Fraser, B. “El lenguaje visual innovador de Pere Joan: el pictograma analógico frente a la cultura digital en el cómic español contemporáneo.” Romance Studies 36.4, pp. 180-95.

  2018  Fraser, B. “Urban Difference ‘On the Move’: Disabling Mobility in the Spanish Film El cochecito (Marco Ferreri, 1960).” Freakish Encounters . Ed. Sara Muñoz-Muriana and Analola Santana . Hispanic Issues Online , vol. 20, pp. 234-51.

  2018  Fraser, B. “Miguel Brieva, quincemayista : Art, Politics and Comics Form in the 15-M Graphic Novel Lo que (me) está pasando (2015).” Transmodernity: Journal of Peripheral Cultural Production of the Luso-Hispanic World 8.1, pp. 42-62.

  2018  Fraser, B., A. Masterson-Algar and S. L. Vilaseca. “Cultural Studies, Behind the Scenes: Notes on the Craft of Interdisciplinary Scholarship.” Journal of Urban Cultural Studies 5.1, pp. 3-14.

  2018  Fraser, B. “Paco Roca’s graphic novel La casa (2015) as Architectural Elegy.” European Comic Art 11.1, pp. 87-106.

  2018  Fraser, B. “Visual/Geo-Spatial Knowledge and the Digital Library: On the ‘Mutaciones’ Section of Agustín Fernández Mallo’s  El hacedor (de Borges), Remake (2011).” Hispanic Studies Review 3.1, pp. 63-77.

  2018  Fraser, B. “The Public Animal in Barcelona: Urban Form, the Natural World and Socio-Spatial Transgression in the Comic “Un cocodril a l’Eixample” (1987) by Pere Joan and Emilio Manzano.” Journal of Spanish Cultural Studies 19.1, pp. 89-110.

2018 Geyer, Charlie. “Rethinking Todorov.” Chasqui , 47(2), 176-189.

2018 Harden, Faith. "Hacia una historia de la autobiografía militar del siglo XVII: el militar perfecto y las «vidas» de soldados." Aspectos actuales del hispanismo mundial . De Gruyter, pp. 317-324.

  EDITORS-IN-CHIEF OF ACADEMIC JOURNALS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Arias, S. Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies Fitch, M. Studies in Latin American Popular Culture (University of Texas Press) Fraser, B. Hispania (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese) Fraser, B. Journal of Urban Cultural Studies

BOOK SERIES EDITORS/DIRECTORS

Fitch, M. Co-director, Studies in Latin American Culture and Literature Series, Anthem Press.  Fraser, B. Founding Co-editor, Hispanic Urban Studies Book Series. Palgrave McMillan.

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Ph.D. in Spanish

Below are the specific requirements to earn a Ph.D. in Spanish. Please also see the timetable to earn the degree and the checklist for course requirements .

Ph.D. in Spanish Requirements

  • Maintaining good standing in the progress toward the degree
  • Language requirement
  • M.A. Thesis
  • Selection of Academic Adviser
  • Successful Comprehensive Exam
  • Successful Qualifying Exam
  • Successful Dissertation Defense

1. Student standing

Students must maintain a B+ average or better every semester in all graduate courses to remain in good standing. Students may request up to a maximum of two Incompletes (I) while enrolled at Vanderbilt and cannot carry an Incomplete (I) for more than one semester. Students must be conscientious classroom instructors and advance toward their degrees in a timely fashion. Students should participate actively in the academic life of the department, attending lectures, presentations, and other activities sponsored by the department. Only students in good standing may take the Comprehensive Exam, submit a dissertation proposal; and take the Qualifying Exam. Good standing is a prerequisite for financial assistance, including summer support, teaching assistantships, and dissertation fellowships.

2. Language requirement

As part of the M.A. students must demonstrate competence in Portuguese by taking PORT 5203 or a more advanced course taught in the target language. Other possibilities for meeting this requirement will be entertained and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

3. Coursework

The Ph.D. in Spanish requires 63 credit hours of coursework, including the 30 credit hours earned for the M.A. at Vanderbilt.

Required courses (12 hours):

  • SPAN 6010 Literary Analysis and Theory;
  • SLS/SPAN 6030 Foreign Language Learning and Teaching;
  • SPAN 6020 Ibero-Romance Philology (Students entering with a B.A. or Licenciatura should take SPAN 6020 in the 5 th semester of residence, if offered; students entering with an M.A. must take 6020 in the 3 rd semester of residence, if offered);
  • SPAN 6040 Research and Grant Proposal Writing (Students entering with a B.A. or Licenciatura should take 6040 in the 5 th semester of residence, if offered; students entering with an M.A. should take 6040 in the 3 rd semester of residence, if offered).

Core courses (36 hours):

A minimum of 36 additional credit hours should be in graduate seminars in Spanish, numbered 7000 and above.  A maximum of 6 credit hours of Independent Study (SPAN 9560, 9660, 9670) may be applied to the Spanish requirements. Each Independent Study must be approved by the DGS upon the submission of a detailed syllabus prepared by the instructor. Note that SPAN 6080, a special graduate course to be used for Comprehensive Exam preparation, does not count toward these required credit hours.

Required minor (9 hours):

There is a mandatory minor for the Ph.D. in Spanish, which consists of a minimum of 9 credit hours. This minor is often Portuguese. After the Comprehensive Exam and within the following academic year, students will send their academic advisor in writing their plan to complete the minor. The academic advisor will assess the coherence and relevance of the minor and send the plan for the minor to the DGS. Some minors are pre-established and do not require prior approval; they must simply be declared. These minors are: 1. the Certificate in Latin American Studies issued by the Center for Latin American Studies, 2. the interdisciplinary minor in Philosophy and Literature; and 3. the Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies, issued by the Program of Women’s and Gender Studies (for details see the Graduate Catalog and contact the director of the program).

Electives (6 hours):

6 additional hours of graduate-level courses in Spanish, Portuguese or another discipline approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.

4. M.A. Thesis

See Master of Arts in Spanish .

5. Selection of Academic Adviser

6. comprehensive exam.

A Comprehensive Exam is mandatory for all students (accepted with or without an M.A. from another institution) and will be completed by the end of the fourth semester of residence.

Preparation

  • All students must take the Comprehensive Exam no later than the end of their fourth semester of residence.
  • The Spanish Comprehensive Exam is based on both the Spanish Peninsular and Spanish American literature lists.
  • Optional Comprehensive Research/Reading course: during their fourth semester, students may take a special graduate course to be used for Comprehensive Exam Preparation (SPAN 6080 Comprehensive Exam Study) for 3 credit hours. The course will not count toward the credit hours needed for completion of the M.A. or Ph.D. degrees. For this course, students will produce, in agreement with their academic advisors a list of works to be read during the semester.

Both parts of the Comprehensive Exam will be taken over spring break. One will cover the Spanish Peninsular list and the other will cover the Spanish American list. The questions for both parts will be sent to the student by 4:00 pm on the Friday before the beginning of Spring Break and the answers to all of the questions must be sent by email to the DGS by 9:00 am of the Monday following the end of Spring Break.

The exam is take-home and open book. The answers to all of the questions are expected to be fully original to each individual student. Examinees are expected to adhere to the Vanderbilt Honor Code: “Vanderbilt University students pursue all academic endeavors with integrity. They conduct themselves honorably, professionally and respectfully in all realms of their studies in order to promote and secure an atmosphere of dignity and trust. The keystone of our honor system is self-regulation, which requires cooperation and support from each member of the University community.”

  • Identifications with Brief Analysis: Answer six out of eight questions involving identifications and analyses of elements from literary works on the lists. These elements may be a character, a quote, the title of a book, a literary phenomenon, trend or school, among other features of works or literary criticism. The answers may run from one to two pages. At least four of the answers should be in Spanish.
  • Literary analysis in English: Answer one of two questions requiring literary analysis. This short essay should be written in English (four to five pages).Literary analysis in Spanish: Answer one of two questions with a longer essay written in Spanish (six to eight pages).

Comprehensive Exam committee

The Comprehensive Exam committee will be formed by three faculty members: the student’s academic advisor (chosen by the student during the third semester of study) and two other faculty members chosen by the DGS. If the student’s academic advisor is not available, a substitute member will be chosen by the DGS in consultation with the graduate student being examined. The Comprehensive Exam committee is ultimately responsible for the outcome of the Comprehensive Exam, and has the final say on the outcome of the exam. Exams will be made available to all Faculty members of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese upon request.

Possible outcomes of the Comprehensive Exam:

  • Pass with distinction and admission to the Ph.D. program.
  • Pass with admission to the Ph.D. program.
  • Fail with the automatic possibility of retaking the exam. The exam can only be retaken once. The retake will take place during the week immediately following the official final exam period of the same semester when the first exam is taken. The student will have one week to take the new exam under the same conditions as described above. The retake will be evaluated by the original committee. The outcome of the retake will be determined by the committee and will be final. The graduate student can opt out of retaking the exam, choosing instead to leave the program.

Possible outcomes of the retake of the Comprehensive Exam:

  • Pass and admission to the Ph.D. program.
  • Fail and dismissal from the program.

7. Qualifying Exam

  • There are two reading lists for the Qualifying Exam: the Period List and the Specialized Research List.
  • The Period List consists of primary and secondary works in all genres from a particular period that is directly related to the dissertation topic.
  • The Specialized Research List consists of works based on the dissertation topic. The dissertation and resulting list may be organized around a genre, an issue, a theme, or any combination of these elements, as well as around a particular theoretical problem. The list should include primary works as well as theoretical, historical, and critical works. It may, as deemed necessary by the doctoral committee, include works from different periods, from both sides of the Atlantic, and from Africa, Asia, or any other part of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world. Accompanying the Specialized Research List should be a two-page statement that explains and justifies it in relation to the dissertation topic and proposal.
  • Each list consists of approximately 30 to 50 books, as well as complementary chapters of books, articles, and specific works of literature, theory, and criticism. Each list should be compiled by the student in consultation with his or her advisor and committee.
  • The final proposal for the dissertation (including bibliography), approved by the student’s advisor, should be submitted to the dissertation committee and the DGS one month prior to the Qualifying Exam.
  • The dissertation committee will consist of three faculty members from the department and one outside member chosen by the student in consultation with his or her advisor. The student must appoint the dissertation committee in the semester prior to the Qualifying Exam. After securing the agreement and permission of all parties involved, the student must provide the DGS with a list of the faculty members who will serve on the committee and indicate who will serve as committee chair.

Qualifying Exam format

  • Written portion: The written exam will be designed by the student’s academic advisor and agreed upon in advance by the entire committee. It will be divided into two sections: one based on the Period List and the other on the Specialized Research List and the Proposal. The student will answer 3 of the 4 questions in each section. Each essay answer must be from 10 to 15 pages long (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point) and must demonstrate dedicated work and sophisticated thinking, and reflect the student’s readiness to begin work on the dissertation. Twelve days will be allotted for this exam. The dissertation advisor will distribute copies of the written exam to each member of the committee and the DGS.
  • Oral portion: Five to fifteen days after the satisfactory completion of the written exam, the student will take an oral exam. During this oral exam, the student will present the dissertation proposal, discuss it with the committee, and answer questions regarding the written exam. The main purpose of the oral exam is: 1) to strengthen the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of the proposal; 2) to discuss the material and content of the proposed dissertation; and 3) to define both a plan and a timetable for the completion of the dissertation.

Qualifying Exam outcomes

Possible outcomes of the Qualifying Exam:

  • Pass with distinction and Candidacy for the Ph.D
  • Pass and Candidacy for the Ph.D.
  • Depending on the nature of the failure, the student may be asked to repeat either part or all of the exam. If the exam shows that the student is unlikely to be successful in future exams, he or she may not be given the option of additional testing.

8. Dissertation Defense

Students are required to attend an oral defense of their dissertation. The Department strongly recommends that the final draft of the dissertation be in the hands of the “readers” at least one month prior to the anticipated date for the defense. The student, in consultation with the DGS, the advisor and with the members of the Dissertation Committee, will schedule an oral defense of the dissertation after the Dissertation Committee has received it. The form to request a date for the defense must be signed by the DGS and delivered to the Graduate School at least two weeks in advance.

Restrictions

  • Transfer credit from other institutions may not exceed 15 hours.
  • No undergraduate courses in Spanish may be transferred.
  • The Graduate School requires that the Qualifying Exam be taken within four years of admission to the Ph.D. program.
  • The Graduate School also requires that the dissertation be completed within four years after the student has been admitted to Candidate status (successful completion of Qualifying Exam).
  • The department considers these time limits to be reasonable and will not grant extensions except for compelling reasons related to issues of health.
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Ph.D. in Spanish with a Concentration in Linguistics or Literature (FACE-TO-FACE)

Department of Hispanic Studies University of Houston 3553 Cullen Boulevard, Room 416 Houston, TX 77204-3062 713.743.3007 Contact Us

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The Department of Hispanic Studies is at the forefront of research and teaching of Hispanic literature and Spanish linguistics. Our offering in Hispanic literature and Hispanic linguistics now encompasses the literatures written throughout the Americas and Spain. Given Houston’s location, as well as Arte Público Press and the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Project at UH, our Ph.D. program offers an optimal environment in which to achieve excellence.

For more information about the course work, expectations and the progression of the PhD program please see the PhD Students Handbook.

General Requirements

Minimum requirements for unconditional admission to the ph.d. in spanish.

  • A completed M.A. degree in Spanish,or its equivalent
  • Hispanic literature of the United States
  • Latin American literature through Modernism
  • Latin American literature since Modernism
  • Peninsular literature through the XVII century
  • Peninsular literature, centuries XVIII through XX
  • Formal linguistics
  • Applied linguistics
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Completed online application through CollegeNet   [all required documents are to be directly uploaded to your account during the application process. Please prepare them beforehand. Official individual mark sheets in certain countries, transcripts, and degree certificates must be sent directly to the Graduate school and to the Graduate Admissions Advisor in Hispanic Studies at the addresses included below]
  • A statement of research in Spanish (between 1000 and 1500 words) explaining your academic interests and projects (see this link to find the guidelines you must follow for writing your  statement ).
  • Three letters of recommendation from the applicant’s professors detailing the potential of the applicant at the Ph.D. level (sent directly by recommenders via CollegeNet)
  • Writing sample (Graded)
  • Transcripts that are not in English must be sent along with an official translation made by a certified interpreter .
  • Please see the Graduate School guidelines for transcripts and diploma verification

Additional Requirements for International Students

  • Certified copy of diploma: besides official transcripts and their translation, international students must send a copy of their graduation diploma. If the document is not in English, an official translation made by a certified interpreter must be attached. The diploma must be sent to the University of Houston Graduate School (102 E. Cullen Building Houston, Texas 77204-2012).
  • TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language: A score of at least 79 on the (international students only, unless they have earned a college degree from an American university)
  • Duolingo English Test for English proficiency exams. The exam costs $49 (USD) and may be taken from any computer that has a camera, audio and reliable internet. The exam portion of the Duolingo English Test contains a series of speaking, reading, writing and listening exercises. Following the exam, there will be an interview portion that will ask you to respond to various prompts in 30 to 90 seconds. The exam will take about 45 minutes to complete and you will need either a passport, driver license, or national or state ID to show the camera. The score results are generally received within a few days of exam completion. A minimum score of 105 is required.

For information on the TOEFL visit the Educational Testing Service web site . (UH Code: 6870)

IMPORTANT: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE BY JANUARY 15th (INCLUDING TRANSCRIPTS AND EXAM RESULTS TOEFL) IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING. INCOMPLETE DOSSIERS WILL NOT COMPETE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS . Click here to download the Spanish PhD application checklist

Once admitted to the program

  • No course in which a grade below B- (2.67) is received may count towards Ph.D. degree.
  • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) for all graduate courses attempted is required for a graduate degree; failure to maintain this average will result in a warning, probation, or suspension.
  • Qualifying written and oral examinations are required to obtain admission to candidacy
  • The student must develop a dissertation on a topic in literature which can be considered to be original and of significance to scholarship.
  • Four college semesters at the undergraduate level (or equivalent proficiency as demonstrated by testing) in another Romance language.
  • Reading knowledge of Latin or any other approved language, as demonstrated either by satisfactory scores on the Educational Testing Service examinations for that language, or the completion of two semesters of graduate reading courses in the language chosen with a grade of B- or higher.

Application Fees

Fees payable by check, money order or online (Credit Card) with application

  • Total cost, $50
  • Payable to University of Houston
  • Total cost, $80
  • The Spanish PhD Program only has admissions for the Fall semester.
  • All documents and information must be uploaded through CollegeNet and/or sent to the University of Houston by January 15 th

For applications and advisement, please write, call, or e-mail:

Dr. Paola Arboleda-Ríos, Interim Graduate Director, at [email protected]

* Phone interviews will be conducted after application file is reviewed.

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Spanish Language and Literature Ph.D.

The Ph.D. is primarily a research and specialization degree, culminating in the writing of a dissertation.

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Our graduate programs include a Ph. D degree with specializations in both Spanish and Latin American Literature and Culture. Our Ph.D. students are mentored by our faculty, engage in substantive research projects, and benefit from rigorous teaching training. We offer courses that cover most geographical areas and time periods and guide students through relevant theoretical and methodological developments. Courses are complemented with lecture series and events that enrich our students’ intellectual and life experiences.

To be considered for admission applicants must:

  • Have earned an M.A. degree or have equivalent training;
  • Submit a paper in Spanish produced at the M.A. level;
  • Submit a statement of purpose;
  • Submit three letters of recommendation from academic references;

In addition, non-native speakers of English are required to take the TOEFL examination prior to admittance. Candidates must meet the minimum TOEFL standards established by the University of Maryland Graduate School (score of 100). For information students should contact the SLLC graduate coordinator.

Students on the "short list" may be interviewed by the graduate director in person or by phone.

Prior to admission to candidacy the student must demonstrate/fulfill the following:

  • A thorough knowledge of the literary and cultural production in the main area of study;
  • An in-depth knowledge of research tendencies in the field of specialization;
  • At least two courses in the secondary area;
  • A graduate course in the History of the Spanish Language;
  • A minimum of one course in literary theory and/or criticism;
  • A total of 30 credits of coursework (in very exceptional cases, fewer);
  • Reading proficiency in a third language other than Spanish or English, appropriate to the student's field of study.

What do I need to apply?

To be considered for admission applicants must submit:

  • Online application
  • Application fee $75 -> Information about fee waiver
  • Official transcripts of an M.A. degree or equivalent training.
  • A paper in Spanish produced at the M.A. level.
  • A statement of purpose.
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic references.
  • Non-native speakers of English are required to take the TOEFL examination prior to admittance. Candidates must meet the minimum TOEFL standards established by the University of Maryland Graduate School (score of 100). For information students should contact the SLLC graduate coordinator. Apply here Step-by-Step Guide to Applying English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students **Due to deferrals, graduation delays during pandemic and reductions in available funding, admissions to our graduate programs will be more competitive for Fall 2021. Applicants should note that we are an affirmative action department and that we remain especially interested in recruiting strong African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students to our Ph.D. and M.A. programs. 

Qualifying Examination: Procedures and Evaluation

Students who obtained their M.A. at another institution must take a qualifying examination after their first semester in the Ph.D. program. The goal of the exam is to ensure that students have both the specific field knowledge and the theoretical and/or critical background to continue in the program.

A student must declare her/his intention to take the qualifying examination in writing to the director of graduate Studies at least 60 days prior to the examination date, and at this time s/he should select the areas or fields and faculty advisor with whom s/he wants to work in preparation for the qualifying. The exam will be given every January, before the beginning of the spring semester. A committee consisting of two department faculty members (including the advisor) will meet to evaluate the examination and discuss the student's overall progress in the Ph.D. program. Written notification of the results will be sent to the student within one month of completing the exam. In the event that the student does not pass the exam, her/his advisor and the director of graduate studies may recommend that the student retake the examination in May. If a student does not pass the retake exam, s/he will not be allowed to continue in the Ph.D. program.

The examination is based on a list of 10 primary texts in the fields of Latin American and/or Spanish literature chosen by the student in consultation with her/his faculty advisor. The list of 10 books should focus on the student’s specific area of interest, as the purpose of the exam is to evaluate a student’s reading and writing skills as s/he continues to pursue a doctoral degree. The director of graduate studies must receive and approve the list of 10 texts as soon as the decision is made. Once the list is approved by the DGS, the student will have a maximum of 10 business days to select five (5) books from the list of 10 primary texts to prepare for the exam and inform the DGS and her/his faculty advisor of her/his decision. The DGS will then, in consultation with the student, establish the exact date of the examination in January (or May in the event of a retake).

The examination will be formulated by the faculty advisor and will include the following: (a) a close reading of a passage of no more than 500 words from one (1) book from the student’s list of five, which would lead to (b) an extrapolation to a wider set of ideas pertaining to the whole book and/or to the five (5) books selected. The student will receive the examination question by hand at the time of the exam and will have 4 hours to answer it in a room on a computer provided by the department with no internet access. The exam will be written in Spanish, with the exception of English for students who are specialized in U.S. Latina/o Studies. No notes or bibliography may be consulted, although a bilingual dictionary may be used.

The exam will be proctored by the Director of Graduate Studies or the SLLC Graduate Coordinator.

Route to Ph.D. Candidacy

After Ph.D. coursework has been completed, students proceed through a pre-candidacy stage consisting of three components: the comprehensive examination, the language reading (or “translation”) exam and the dissertation proposal and defense. Following successful completion of these three elements, students are advanced to candidacy and are considered “ABD” (all but dissertation). 

Comprehensive Examination  The comprehensive examination consists of three essays written over a span of three weeks. The essays are based on the courses a student has taken and on reading lists tailored to his or her sub-fields of focus (two in the main area and one in the secondary area). The three reading lists are created in consultation with faculty specialists in the areas of examination.

The comprehensive examination is offered three times per year, in January, May and August. On three consecutive Mondays, the student will receive a question to be answered in essay form, each related to a particular sub-field. These essays will be due by 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday of each respective week.

Sixty days prior to the desired examination start date, the candidate must inform the director of graduate studies as well as the professor assigned to administer the exam of his/her intention to sit for the examination. This notification should be submitted in writing, outlining the areas and sub-fields in which the student will be examined.

Exams will be evaluated by a committee consisting of two faculty members per subfield.  Where appropriate, and in only one instance per student, the same faculty member may be called upon to evaluate two of the essays.

In the case of an unsuccessful examination, the student’s Ph.D. advisor and the director of graduate studies may recommend that the student sit a second time for the comprehensive examination. Continuation in the Ph.D. program depends on the successful outcome of any second attempt.

Language Reading (“Translation”) Examination                                                         This examination consists of a “for sense” translation from a third language into English or Spanish. The topic of the text will be related to the student's field of specialization. The choice of the language will be determined by its usefulness as a tool for the student's dissertation research. This exam may be repeated once. The student will choose a book or a long article together with a professor qualified to evaluate the third language (the examiner) and then notify the DGS of when the exam is to take place. The examiner will select a passage from the book or long article, which must be between 1,000 and 1,500 words. The examiner must submit the passage to the DGS for review at least two weeks prior to the exam. The student will have three hours to complete the exam, which will take place on campus and be proctored. Please note that only a printed dictionary (not an electronic source) is allowed to assist with the translation exam. For your information, please note that professors Igel and Lima are authorized to conduct examinations in Portuguese; and professors Naharro and Benito-Vessels are authorized to conduct examinations in French. Any questions about who is qualified to conduct the exam should be directed to the DGS. Please note also that dissertation advisors are not allowed to administer exams to their advisees. The examiner evaluates the exam and communicates the result directly to the DGS, who will then advise the student. The reading exam can be taken at any point prior to advancement to candidacy. 

Dissertation Proposal and Defense The final stage of the pre-candidacy period is focused on preparation for the writing of the dissertation. In consultation with an advisory committee consisting of the dissertation director and three members of the faculty, the student will write a dissertation proposal that aims to give a clear sense of the intended corpus of study, intellectual aims and methodology. The proposal should include a review of the literature, an outline of projected chapters and a selected bibliography. Proposals should be about 25-30 pages in length and are expected to be completed within four months to one year after the comprehensive examination.

The advisory committee and the candidate will then convene for the defense of the proposal. All faculty in the department are welcome to attend the defense.

The Dissertation

As stated previously, the Ph.D. is essentially a research degree. This means that coursework taken for the Ph.D. is intended as a preparation for the dissertation. It is therefore of the utmost importance that the student identify his/her field of interest as soon as possible. Early in the first semester, students should consult with one or more professors and explore the research possibilities in the field, period, genre, author(s) of his/her particular interest and select an academic advisor accordingly.

Dissertation Defense

When the candidate has completed the dissertation, the director of graduate studies notifies the Graduate School of its completion. The dean of the Graduate School, upon the recommendation of the director of graduate studies, appoints an examining committee for the candidate. This examining committee will include four members of the department and one member from another academic unit who acts as the graduate dean's representative. The committee will be chaired by the dissertation director.

All members of the examining committee will read the dissertation in its final form and take part in an oral examination in which the candidate defends his/her findings. Copies of the dissertation must be given to members of the examining committee at least 10 days before the date set for the oral examination. The Graduate School has established procedures for the dissertation examination. For details on these and all other aspects regarding the dissertation, please see the Thesis and Dissertation Forms and Guidelines. In addition, the student must provide the department with one copy of the final version of his/her dissertation.

Students are expected to defend the dissertation within 4 years of advancing to candidacy.  The director of graduate studies may approve an extension of up to one year in cases of extenuating circumstances.

Application for Graduation

Students must apply for a graduate diploma early in the semester in which they intend to receive their degree. Deadlines are published in the Schedule of Classes.

Note: Once students are done they MUST file an EXIT form with the Graduate School and, if applicable, an address change form.

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  1. Dissertation in Spanish

    shihn. ) noun. 1. (extended doctoral paper) (United States) a. la tesis. (F) Robert's dissertation for his PhD discussed the optimal choice of vocabulary in pedagogical settings.La tesis de doctorado de Robert versó sobre la elección óptima de vocabulario en contextos pedagógicos. 2. (extended master's essay) (United Kingdom)

  2. How to address an academic with a PhD in Spanish?

    A friend of mine is defending his PhD thesis in the Netherlands this week. It is a custom to formally address them directly after the defense ceremony, where we use the Dutch term "welzeeredelgeleerde heer", which is something like 'very honourable well-learned gentleman' in Dutch and it very precisely corresponds to the title of PhD.. However, this friend was born and raised in Mexico, and I ...

  3. dissertation

    dissertation n. US (doctoral thesis) tesis doctoral nf inv + adj. The student was pleased to have finally finished the dissertation for her doctorate. La estudiante estaba contenta de haber por fin acabado la tesis doctoral para su doctorado. dissertation n. UK (master's extended essay) (de maestría) tesis nf inv.

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    Many translated example sentences containing "doctoral dissertation" - Spanish-English dictionary and search engine for Spanish translations.

  5. Dissertations

    A subset of WorldCat containing records of dissertations, theses, and published material based on theses; many international titles not included elsewhere. Overviews of recently defended, unpublished doctoral dissertations in a wide variety of disciplines across the Humanities and Social Sciences. Dissertations from universities outside the U.S ...

  6. Learn How To Say "Dissertation" in Spanish!

    How to Say "Dissertation" in Spanish: Sample Sentences. Here are five sample sentences you can use to say "dissertation" in Spanish: Mi tesis de doctorado se centra en la biología marina. (My doctoral dissertation focuses on marine biology.) La tesis de María fue elogiada por su originalidad. (Maria's thesis was praised for its originality.)

  7. Spanish translation of 'doctoral dissertation'

    English-Spanish translation of "DOCTORAL DISSERTATION" | The official Collins English-Spanish Dictionary with over 100,000 Spanish translations.

  8. Spanish translation of 'dissertation'

    A dissertation is a long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree. He is currently writing a dissertation on the civil war. American English: dissertation / dɪsərˈteɪʃən /. Brazilian Portuguese: dissertação. Chinese: 论文 学位.

  9. Doctoral dissertation

    Translate Doctoral dissertation. See Spanish-English translations with audio pronunciations, examples, and word-by-word explanations.

  10. DISSERTATION in Spanish

    DISSERTATION translate: tesina, tesis [feminine]. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Spanish Dictionary.

  11. doctoral dissertation

    doctoral dissertation: Spanish translation: tesis doctoral: Entered by: Ltemes: 20:46 May 19, 2004: ... AnaAngelica Amador: Generally, a thesis is the written document submited for a doctoral degree, the dissertation is an oral presentation discussing one's thesis or someone else's. 14 mins: agree : Marocas: 16 mins: agree : Joao Vieira ...

  12. dissertation translation in Spanish

    dissertation translation in English - Spanish Reverso dictionary, see also 'doctoral dissertation, dissection, distraction, disputation', examples, definition ...

  13. dissertation in Spanish

    Translation of "dissertation" into Spanish. disertación, memoria, tesis are the top translations of "dissertation" into Spanish. Sample translated sentence: A dissertation should be divided into paragraphs. ↔ Una disertación debe ser dividida en párrafos.

  14. Doctorate (PhD) in Spanish

    The PhD in Spanish prepares students for careers in university teaching and research through an integrated program of advanced course work and the preparation of a doctoral dissertation. Each program is flexible enough to provide for comprehensive coverage in the student's primary area while assuring ample coverage of the broad field of ...

  15. Spanish translation of 'doctoral dissertation'

    Spanish Translation of "DOCTORAL DISSERTATION" | The official Collins English-Spanish Dictionary online. Over 100,000 Spanish translations of English words and phrases.

  16. Ph.D. in Spanish

    Below are the specific requirements to earn a Ph.D. in Spanish. Please also see the timetable to earn the degree and the checklist for course requirements. Ph.D. in Spanish Requirements Maintaining good standing in the progress toward the degree Language requirement Coursework M.A. Thesis Selection of Academic Adviser Successful Comprehensive Exam Successful Qualifying Exam Successful...

  17. Doctoral in Spanish

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  18. doctoral dissertations translation in Spanish

    Methods and technology innovations will be developed in learning alliances with the industry within the framework of master theses and doctoral dissertations.: Se desarrollarán métodos e innovaciones tecnológicas en alianzas de aprendizaje con la industria en el marco de tesis de maestría y disertaciones doctorales.: Among the outputs are ca. 30 doctoral dissertations and a few hundred MSc ...

  19. Spanish translation of 'dissertation'

    Spanish Translation of "DISSERTATION" | The official Collins English-Spanish Dictionary online. Over 100,000 Spanish translations of English words and phrases. TRANSLATOR. ... Such glitches betray the book's origins as a doctoral dissertation. The Times Literary Supplement (2010) I am on my last assignment with just a dissertation to write ...

  20. Ph.D. in Spanish with a Concentration in Linguistics or Literature

    A completed M.A. degree in Spanish,or its equivalent; Students who have a M.A. degree in a field other than Spanish and plan to concentrate in literature must take, concurrently with the other courses normally required for the doctoral program, one course from each of the following groups: Hispanic literature of the United States

  21. Spanish Language and Literature Ph.D.

    Spanish Program Graduate Funding. Our graduate programs include a Ph. D degree with specializations in both Spanish and Latin American Literature and Culture. Our Ph.D. students are mentored by our faculty, engage in substantive research projects, and benefit from rigorous teaching training. We offer courses that cover most geographical areas ...

  22. Doctoral in Spanish

    Say It like a Local. Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country. Translate Doctoral. See authoritative translations of Doctoral in Spanish with example sentences, phrases and audio pronunciations.

  23. Phd in Spanish

    1. (Doctor of Philosophy) a. el doctorado. (M) Gene just completed his PhD in English literature.Gene acaba de concluir su doctorado en literatura inglesa. 2. (form of address) a. el Dr. (M) The lecturer was Robert Verne, PhD.El ponente era el Dr. Robert Verne.