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German Divison
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Graduate studies The Academic Program Master's Degree The master’s degree in Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas is based on the view that European culture is a unity that expresses itself in the different European languages and literatures. This culture finds its roots in the classical civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome and currently extends far beyond the geographical boundaries of Europe. The department has designed the master’s program to emphasize this unity of culture, while at the same time preserving high standards of competence and performance in a particular language area. This aim is accomplished by providing a common core of courses for all students in the program, yet allowing for concentration in a given language and literature. Students are encouraged to extend their competence by taking courses in languages outside their area of concentration. The program aims for flexibility in order to promote individual interests. It recognizes current job needs in which knowledge of two or more languages is useful and often required. Each candidate will choose an area of concentration from the following: Classics, French, German, Russian, or Spanish. Admission Requirements 1. A major or its equivalent in the chosen area of concentration with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B); 2. The competence equivalent to two years of study at the college level in a second foreign language. 3. An acceptable accent and fluency in the language of the area of concentration as demonstrated in a personal interview or by a tape recording as specified by the department. Applicants with deficiencies may be accepted provisionally, but course work taken to make up deficiencies may not be counted toward satisfaction of the degree requirements. Students deficient in a second modern language are strongly advised to make up this deficiency as soon as possible in order to participate meaningfully in the interdisciplinary aspects of the program. Requirements present during the first semester a plan of study approved by the graduate
chair, two graduate faculty members from the area of concentration, and,
if a significant number of credits from another department is elected,
a member of the graduate faculty from that department; Students who select Plan A (thesis) in their area of concentration must present a thesis proposal, including justification of the topic and a bibliography, for approval by the thesis director and two members of the thesis committee before the end of the second semester of work. The completed thesis must be presented to the thesis committee at least four weeks before the Graduate Division deadline. The Graduate Division requires all theses to be written in English. All graduate students must take at least one 600-level course in the selected area of concentration each semester. The core courses are designed to show how the European languages and literature are interconnected and stem from a common influence in classical antiquity. Although the courses are taught in English, candidates are expected to read the works from their own area of concentration in the original language. German Requirements Plan A requires a minimum of 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. At least 12 credit hours must be in German courses numbered 600 and above, 3 credit hours in LLEA 630, 6 credit hours of thesis research, and 6 credit hours from among the core courses. Electives may be arranged upon consultation with a graduate adviser. Thesis approval and a thesis defense complete the requirements. Plan B requires a minimum of 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. At least 18 credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 and above, 3 credit hours in LLEA 630, 3 credit hours in LLEA 480 or 481, 3 credit hours in LLEA 680 or 681, and 6 credit hours (or more) of electives. A final written comprehensive examination completes the degree requirements. Graduate assistants in German are also required to take EDCI 641C Seminar in Teaching College German. |