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M.A. [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts
1, record 1, English, Master%20of%20Arts
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- M.A. 2, record 1, English, M%2EA%2E
correct
- MA 3, record 1, English, MA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Master of Arts degree 4, record 1, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20degree
correct
- MA degree 5, record 1, English, MA%20degree
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A degree given by a college or university to a person who has completed a prescribed course of graduate study in the humanities or related studies ... 6, record 1, English, - Master%20of%20Arts
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... it ranks above the degree of bachelor and below that of doctor. 6, record 1, English, - Master%20of%20Arts
Record 1, Key term(s)
- M.A. degree
- Master's degree in Arts
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise ès arts
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- M.A. 2, record 1, French, M%2EA%2E
correct, feminine noun
- MA 3, record 1, French, MA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maîtrise en arts 4, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20en%20arts
correct, feminine noun
- maîtrise ès lettres 5, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20lettres
correct, feminine noun
- maîtrise en lettres 6, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20en%20lettres
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grade universitaire de deuxième cycle, qui est conféré à la fin des études en sciences humaines. 7, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts
Record 1, Key term(s)
- maîtrise ès art
- maîtrise ès lettre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grados y diplomas (Educación)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Maestría en Artes
1, record 1, Spanish, Maestr%C3%ADa%20en%20Artes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts program
1, record 2, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- MA program 2, record 2, English, MA%20program
correct
- Master of Arts graduate program 3, record 2, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20graduate%20program
correct
- MA graduate program 4, record 2, English, MA%20graduate%20program
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Master of Arts programme
- Master of Arts graduate programme
- MA graduate programme
- M.A. graduate program
- M.A. graduate programme
- MA programme
- M.A. program
- M.A. programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Grades et diplômes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- programme de maîtrise ès arts
1, record 2, French, programme%20de%20ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- programme de MA 2, record 2, French, programme%20de%20MA
correct, masculine noun
- programme de maîtrise en arts 3, record 2, French, programme%20de%20ma%C3%AEtrise%20en%20arts
correct, masculine noun
- programme de maîtrise ès lettres 4, record 2, French, programme%20de%20ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20lettres
correct, masculine noun
- programme de maîtrise en lettres 5, record 2, French, programme%20de%20ma%C3%AEtrise%20en%20lettres
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les candidats au programme de maîtrise ès arts en études sur la conduite de la guerre doivent être titulaires d’un baccalauréat avec spécialisation ou l’équivalent [...] 6, record 2, French, - programme%20de%20ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme de maîtrise ès arts ou ès lettres porte sur l'une des sciences humaines. 7, record 2, French, - programme%20de%20ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts
Record 2, Key term(s)
- programme de M.A.
- programme de maîtrise ès art
- programme de maîtrise ès lettre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts in Philosophy
1, record 3, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Philosophy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- M.A.(Ph.) 2, record 3, English, M%2EA%2E%28Ph%2E%29
see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formerly, style guides recommended the use of the periods in ... abbreviations ... of academic degrees (B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.). The more recent trend ... is towards dropping the periods in all such abbreviations unless tradition or consistency requires them. 3, record 3, English, - Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Philosophy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compound abbreviations are written without spaces. 4, record 3, English, - Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Philosophy
Record 3, Key term(s)
- MA(Ph)
- MAPh
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise ès arts en philosophie
1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts%20en%20philosophie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- M.A.(Ph.) 1, record 3, French, M%2EA%2E%28Ph%2E%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- M.A.Ph.
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Literature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Association Archives de la littérature latino-américaine, des Caraïbes et africaine du XXe siècle Amis de M.A. Asturias
1, record 4, English, Association%20Archives%20de%20la%20litt%C3%A9rature%20latino%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine%2C%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes%20et%20africaine%20du%20XXe%20si%C3%A8cle%20Amis%20de%20M%2EA%2E%20Asturias
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title reproduced from the document: "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 2, record 4, English, - Association%20Archives%20de%20la%20litt%C3%A9rature%20latino%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine%2C%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes%20et%20africaine%20du%20XXe%20si%C3%A8cle%20Amis%20de%20M%2EA%2E%20Asturias
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Littérature
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association Archives de la littérature latino-américaine, des Caraïbes et africaine du XXe siècle Amis de M.A. Asturias
1, record 4, French, Association%20Archives%20de%20la%20litt%C3%A9rature%20latino%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine%2C%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes%20et%20africaine%20du%20XXe%20si%C3%A8cle%20Amis%20de%20M%2EA%2E%20Asturias
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation extraite du document intitulé : «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 2, record 4, French, - Association%20Archives%20de%20la%20litt%C3%A9rature%20latino%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine%2C%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes%20et%20africaine%20du%20XXe%20si%C3%A8cle%20Amis%20de%20M%2EA%2E%20Asturias
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Literatura
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Archivos de la Literatura Latinoamericana, del Caribe y Africana del Siglo XX Amigos de M.A. Asturias
1, record 4, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Archivos%20de%20la%20Literatura%20Latinoamericana%2C%20del%20Caribe%20y%20Africana%20del%20Siglo%20XX%20Amigos%20de%20M%2EA%2E%20Asturias
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Respiratory System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- alveolar macrophage
1, record 5, English, alveolar%20macrophage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dust cell 1, record 5, English, dust%20cell
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alveolar macrophages or dust cells derived from monocytes, [they] can be found in interior of septum or on surface of alveolus [which] often contain large amounts of carbon and dust which they phagocytose from alveolar lumen. 1, record 5, English, - alveolar%20macrophage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- macrophage alvéolaire
1, record 5, French, macrophage%20alv%C3%A9olaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- M.A. 2, record 5, French, M%2EA%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cellule alvéolaire à poussière 3, record 5, French, cellule%20alv%C3%A9olaire%20%C3%A0%20poussi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- cellule à poussière 4, record 5, French, cellule%20%C3%A0%20poussi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cellules à poussière du parenchyme respiratoire sont des macrophages situés dans la cloison interalvéolaire ou dans la lumière de l'alvéole; elles sont issues des monocytes sanguins circulants. 4, record 5, French, - macrophage%20alv%C3%A9olaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- macrófago alveolar
1, record 5, Spanish, macr%C3%B3fago%20alveolar
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-11-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Radio (A.M.) Broadcasting Regulations
1, record 6, English, Radio%20%28A%2EM%2E%29%20Broadcasting%20Regulations
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to the Broadcasting Act. 1, record 6, English, - Radio%20%28A%2EM%2E%29%20Broadcasting%20Regulations
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Radio (A.M.) Broadcasting Regulation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Radiodiffusion
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur la radio-diffusion (M.A.)
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20la%20radio%2Ddiffusion%20%28M%2EA%2E%29
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur la radiodiffusion. 1, record 6, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20la%20radio%2Ddiffusion%20%28M%2EA%2E%29
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-03-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts in Theology
1, record 7, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Theology
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- M.A.(Th.) 2, record 7, English, M%2EA%2E%28Th%2E%29
- M.A.Th. 3, record 7, English, M%2EA%2ETh%2E
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Grades et diplômes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise ès arts en théologie 1, record 7, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts%20en%20th%C3%A9ologie
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- M.A.(Th.) 1, record 7, French, M%2EA%2E%28Th%2E%29
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- M.A.Th.
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-08-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Radio Regulations, 1986
1, record 8, English, Radio%20Regulations%2C%201986
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Radio (A.M.) Broadcasting Regulations 1, record 8, English, Radio%20%28A%2EM%2E%29%20Broadcasting%20Regulations
former designation, correct, Canada
- Radio (F.M.) Broadcasting Regulations 1, record 8, English, Radio%20%28F%2EM%2E%29%20Broadcasting%20Regulations
former designation, correct, Canada
- Regulations respecting Radio Broadcasting 1, record 8, English, Regulations%20respecting%20Radio%20Broadcasting
correct, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Broadcasting Act, revokes the Radio (A.M.) Broadcasting, the Radio (F.M.) Broadcasting on September 18, 1986 1, record 8, English, - Radio%20Regulations%2C%201986
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Règlement de 1986 sur la radio
1, record 8, French, R%C3%A8glement%20de%201986%20sur%20la%20radio
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Règlement sur la radiodiffusion (M.A.) 1, record 8, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20la%20radiodiffusion%20%28M%2EA%2E%29
former designation, correct, Canada
- Règlement sur la radiodiffusion (M.F.) 1, record 8, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20la%20radiodiffusion%20%28M%2EF%2E%29
former designation, correct, Canada
- Règlement concernant la radiodiffusion correct, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur la radiodiffusion, abroge le Règlement sur la radiodiffusion (M.A.), le Règlement sur la radiodiffusion (M.F.), le 18 septembre 1986 1, record 8, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20de%201986%20sur%20la%20radio
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-03-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts in Canon Law 1, record 9, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Canon%20Law
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- M.A.(C.L.) 1, record 9, English, M%2EA%2E%28C%2EL%2E%29
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- M.A.C.L.
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Grades et diplômes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise ès arts en droit canonique 1, record 9, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts%20en%20droit%20canonique
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- M.A.(D.C.) 1, record 9, French, M%2EA%2E%28D%2EC%2E%29
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- M.A.D.C.
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-05-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts in Psychology 1, record 10, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Psychology
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- M.A.Ps.
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise ès arts en psychologie 1, record 10, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts%20en%20psychologie
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- M.A.Ps.
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1983-05-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts in Missiology 1, record 11, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Missiology
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Master of Arts in Mission Studies 1, record 11, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Mission%20Studies
- M.A.(Miss.) 1, record 11, English, M%2EA%2E%28Miss%2E%29
Record 11, Key term(s)
- M.A.Miss.
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise ès arts en missiologie 1, record 11, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts%20en%20missiologie
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- maîtrise ès arts en sciences missionnaires 1, record 11, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts%20en%20sciences%20missionnaires
- M.A.(Miss.) 1, record 11, French, M%2EA%2E%28Miss%2E%29
- M.A.(Sc.Miss.) 1, record 11, French, M%2EA%2E%28Sc%2EMiss%2E%29
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- M.A.Miss.
- M.A.Sc.Miss.
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-05-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts in Criminology 1, record 12, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Criminology
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- M.A.(Crim.) 1, record 12, English, M%2EA%2E%28Crim%2E%29
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Key term(s)
- M.A.Crim.
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise ès arts en criminologie 1, record 12, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts%20en%20criminologie
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- M.A.(Crim.) 1, record 12, French, M%2EA%2E%28Crim%2E%29
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- M.A.Crim.
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1983-05-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Master of Arts in Education 1, record 13, English, Master%20of%20Arts%20in%20Education
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Key term(s)
- M.A.Ed.
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise ès arts en éducation 1, record 13, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20%C3%A8s%20arts%20en%20%C3%A9ducation
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Key term(s)
- M.A.Ed.
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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