Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Maestría en Lingüística Hispánica is a postgraduate program offered by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive and solid foundation in the field of Hispanic linguistics, initiating them in research and preparing them for high-level teaching and professional activities related to language use.

Program Objectives

The primary objectives of the program are:

• To provide students with a broad and solid education in Hispanic linguistics
• To initiate students in research
• To prepare students for high-level teaching
• To develop students' professional capabilities in various areas related to language use

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Have a defined interest in the study of language in the fields of Hispanic linguistics and/or general linguistics
• Possess a background that has provided them with basic or introductory knowledge in the mentioned fields
• Demonstrate an explicit interest in research and possess the necessary skills to carry it out
• Have an adequate knowledge of the Spanish language in the four main skills, especially those necessary for understanding texts and academic writing
• Have a sufficient level of English reading comprehension to understand academic texts in linguistics

Program Structure

The program consists of a series of courses and activities designed to achieve the program's objectives. The structure includes:

• A comprehensive plan of studies
• Research activities under the guidance of tutors
• Participation in projects and seminars
• Development of a final research project

Fields of Knowledge

The program covers various fields of knowledge, including:

• Hispanic Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• General Linguistics
• Indigenous Languages Linguistics

Graduation Profile

The graduate of the Maestría en Lingüística Hispánica will be a specialist initiated in high-level research, capable of designing and conducting rigorous investigations in the field of linguistics, particularly in Spanish. They will be qualified to teach at higher education institutions and excel in professional activities related to language use. They will also be in a position to pursue doctoral studies to further develop their research skills.

Participating Entities

The program involves collaboration with several entities, including:

• Facultad de Filosofía y Letras
• Instituto de Investigaciones Filológicas
• Escuela Nacional de Lenguas, Lingüística y Traducción

Plan of Studies

The plan of studies for the Maestría en Lingüística Hispánica includes a range of courses and activities designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Hispanic linguistics. The program covers topics such as:

• Theoretical and applied linguistics
• Language teaching and learning
• Language policy and planning
• Discourse analysis and pragmatics

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Hispanic linguistics
• Applied linguistics
• General linguistics
• Indigenous languages linguistics

Degree Awarded

Upon completion of the program, students are awarded the degree of Maestro(a) en Lingüística Hispánica.