German M.A.
All students must meet the Requirements for the Master's Degree
Overview
Current research interests include history of German language; Medieval literature; literature of the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries; folklore; Exile studies; and translation studies.
Specific Requirements
Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the Degree of Master of Arts
An undergraduate major in German, including a year course in literature and a year course in advanced composition and conversation or the equivalent. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examinations general (aptitude) section.
Minimum Degree Requirements
30 credits of graduate-level courses including:
| GERM 282 | Sem on Particular Author | 3 |
| Additional courses in German, which may include 2 advanced courses in a related field | 15-21 | |
| Thesis research | 6-12 | |
Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive exam for the German M.A. degree is taken upon completion of all required coursework (at the end of the 4th semester, at latest). The exam is conducted over a period of 5 hours. Subject matter for the exam questions will be drawn from 3 German graduate program courses of the student’s choosing. In each subject area, students will answer 1 of the 3 questions offered.
Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of Master of Arts
Students need to pass the comprehensive examination and successfully complete and defend a thesis.