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When preparing their applications, international students must be certain to provide legible, fully translated copies of their undergraduate transcripts.
Curriculum Vitae:
Résumé or vita is required.
Personal Statement:
The statement of purpose should describe succinctly the applicant’s background, proposed course of study, and future goals in one to two typed pages. Be as specific as possible regarding the areas of interest and the languages proposed for Ph.D. work. The statement of purpose assists the admissions committee to assess a possible match between applicant goals and program resources. The statement of purpose should also identify the principal faculty members with whom the applicant wishes to work. Use the Program Application Form as the cover page of the Statement of Purpose.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation submitted online. (These should be academic references. If possible one should be a language reference, and at least one should be from a scholar familiar with the applicant’s work in the humanities, history and/or social sciences. Lacking one of these, a professional/employer letter may be submitted.)
Writing Sample:
Writing sample–preferably an academic work.