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Graduate Assistant Handbook 07-08. (pdf)

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University Resources

ISU Admissions

Graduate School Website

How To Apply

Undergraduate

First, you must apply to the University.
If you are a new student and unsure of where to start in the sequence of classes, click here for placement information.
If you are a transfer student, click here for transfer student information.
If you are interested in teaching, check out the Teacher Education Program.
If you are interested in literature from around the world, check out the Comparative Literature Minor.
Click here if you are interested in our B.A./M.A. Program

Graduate

Admission to the Master's program in Foreign Languages normally requires an undergraduate major in the intended language. Applications may be submitted for either the fall or spring semesters. There is no deadline for students from the United States. Deadline for international students is November 1st for Spring Semester and May 1st for Fall Semester.

BA/MA

Contact the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

Graduate Assistant

Applicants may also apply for a graduate assistantship which includes a complete tuition waiver. Assistants may teach one four-hour introductory language course, assist in the computer or audio laboratories, or serve as research assistants. Teaching assistants are required to take a teaching techniques course (Further details are given below).

More information about Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Application

All applications are submitted via the ISU Admissions office. After applying you may be asked to provide supplemental materials.

Apply Online or Download an Application

Masters in specific languages

Contacts

Stacy Albright
Graduate Secretary
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Tel: 309 438-3604

Dr. Maria Pao
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Tel: 309 438-7374

Address
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Illinois State University
Campus Box 4300
Normal, IL 61790-4300