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Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended for course credit.
The majority of graduate programs use the Graduate School application, through CollegeNet.
Personal Statement:
A statement of purpose written in English: explain the connection between USC’s programs and your personal goals
Recommendation Letter:
3 letters of recommendation from professors familiar with student’s academic work and preparation for graduate work.
Scholarly Paper:
Provide and scholarly paper (between 2500-5000 words), perhaps written for a course taken during undergraduate/ graduate program. Paper should be on a literary/cultural studies or language acquisition topic related to the program you are applying to. It must demonstrate knowledge of the topic, with a well thought out argumentation, and with clarity of expression.
Sample:
For those applying for a teaching assistantship in Comparative Literature, French, German, Spanish, an audio (MP3) recording of language speech sample from non-native speakers, limited to 5-15 minutes is required. Communication in the target language should be fluid and clear, containing a brief summary of college career, academic interests, and plans for the future. Depending on background and previous degree, some students may be contacted for a phone interview.