TTU+Musicology+research-language+requirement

=TTU Musicology Research-Language Requirement= All graduate students majoring in Musicology (MM and FADP) are required to show competency in a language (other than English) as a research tool. Typically, the selection of the research language is expected to support the major area of research and/or the thesis topic, and is decided in conversation between the candidate and the thesis advisor. Candidates demonstrate competence //only// through sitting and successfully passing an individualized translation exam—there is no “coursework equivalency”. The exam typically consists of a sample of 3-5 pages of musicological literature in the research language, selected by that member of the Musicology staff (or a designee) with competence in the research language. The candidate sits a two-hour exam, generating an English-language translation of the language sample; the only permitted aid is a bilingual dictionary. The resulting translation is assessed by the designated staff member for accuracy and a grade of Pass/Fail is awarded.