grad study in history info please....

josephine
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 09:29:18 +0000

Here is a list of some history Ph.D programs and their requirements (obviously these are very competitive ones so it will vary depending on the level of the program)-

Columbia-Middle Eastern and Central Asian history: three languages: one chosen from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Uzbek, Hebrew, Armenian; and two from French, German, Italian, Spanish. Oral examination: sixth term.

Yale-Middle East: Arabic, Persian, or Turkish (or modern Hebrew, depending on area of research) and a major European research language (French, German, Russian, or an approved substitute).

Stanford-Competence in Hebrew, Arabic, or Turkish sufficient to carry out independent research in the Middle East is required. Some students may need to master a second Middle Eastern language, depending on their area of research interest…Reading knowledge of a European language, usually French is also required.

Upenn-Students in the history of other parts of the world [not US or Europe] must demonstrate competence in at least two languages other than English.

Umichigan-Is a foreign language proficiency a requirement for admission?
Foreign language proficiency is not a requirement for admission, but previous training in a language relevant to one’s major field is highly desirable, and in some cases essential to admission.

Harvard-Language Requirements
French, German, and a Middle Eastern language