Department of Portuguese
North Dartmouth, MA
11
Students
Suburban
Setting
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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth / Department of Portuguese is located in North Dartmouth, MA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Luso-Afro Brazilian studies and theory | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Portuguese studies |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Written exam or project |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4
Applied
2
Accepted
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | October 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (recommended) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Statement of purpose (minimum of 300 words), resume, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, writing samples in Portuguese (minimum of 10 pages of writing) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE (recommended) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Statement of purpose (minimum of 300 words), resume, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, scholarly writing sample (minimum of 10 pages) | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
11
Total Graduate Students
45%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
54%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 27.27% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 36% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 9.09% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (27%)
Female (72%)
Faculty
7
Total faculty
Full-time (5)
Part-time (2)
Male (5)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Teaching and learning Portuguese as a heritage language, literature in Luso-Afro-Brazilian studies, studies in ethnicity and migration, bi- and multi-linguicism, histories of translation and gender in romance literary traditions |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 308,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
United States
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
United States
Contact
Victor Mendes
Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Portuguese
Email: vmendes@umassd.edu
Phone: 508-999-8338
Fax: 508-910-9272
Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Portuguese
Email: vmendes@umassd.edu
Phone: 508-999-8338
Fax: 508-910-9272