Is it OK to get Rec letter from Spanish prof (when applying for MA English)?

[bck203]

Is it acceptable for one of my letters of recommendation to come from a Spanish professor, not an English one? I'm applying to MA in English lit programs.

I could ask 3 English profs, but I think this Spanish professor would write me a stronger letter because I did a research project/ won a fellowship to work with him, and I never did any other research with English profs.

Is this OK or should I ask an English prof who wouldn't write as personal a letter? thanks.

Edited October 25, 2010 by bck203

[Alette]

Is it acceptable for one of my letters of recommendation to come from a Spanish professor, not an English one? I'm applying to MA in English lit programs.

I could ask 3 English profs, but I think this Spanish professor would write me a stronger letter because I did a research project/ won a fellowship to work with him, and I never did any other research with English profs.

Is this OK or should I ask an English prof who wouldn't write as personal a letter? thanks.

When I applied to my MA program (successfully), I had two English professors and one Art History professor. It worked because all three knew me quite well and could speak to my academic ability, which it sounds like your Spanish professor will be able to do.

It also worked because I expressed (and demonstrated, in my thesis) an interest in exploring intersections with art history in my literature research. I might suggest outlining a similar link between Spanish and English, though you're probably already on that track. However, for an MA program, you're probably OK either way.

[pinot noir]

Is it acceptable for one of my letters of recommendation to come from a Spanish professor, not an English one? I'm applying to MA in English lit programs.

I could ask 3 English profs, but I think this Spanish professor would write me a stronger letter because I did a research project/ won a fellowship to work with him, and I never did any other research with English profs.

Is this OK or should I ask an English prof who wouldn't write as personal a letter? thanks.

I would recommend contacting the admissions officer for the school you are applying to. I had the same question and asked if I could have my political science professor write one for me. She said it's Ok. They just need someone who can demonstrate what kind of student you will be. I offered to bring my professor some of my work so he could have a better idea of what I do before he recommends me to a creative writing program. Hope this helps.