Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in German is a 45- credit program exploring German literature, film, culture, literary theory and/or digital humanities. Areas of interest include memory and cinema studies, realism, Berlin, turn-of-the-century Vienna, Kafka, Nietzsche, Goethe, Heine, the Frankfurt School, digital humanities, and cultural analytics. Students must complete a thesis.
Thesis Courses (27 credits)
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GERM 690 Thesis Research 1 (9 credits)
Overview
German (Arts) : Independent research under the direction of the thesis supervisor(s).
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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GERM 691 Thesis Research 2 (9 credits)
Overview
German (Arts) : Independent research under the direction of the thesis supervisor(s).
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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GERM 692 Thesis Research 3 (9 credits)
Overview
German (Arts) : Independent research under the direction of the thesis supervisor(s).
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
18 credits chosen from any graduate seminar listed as offered in German Studies and, with permission of the Graduate Program Director in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. With the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee, students are normally permitted to take a maximum of 3 credits in another department.
Originality of research is not required for the thesis, but the student must show a critical understanding of the subject as demonstrated by the logical development of an argument that is supported by adequate documentation.
Students are expected to complete the degree requirements in two years. They are expected to begin work on their thesis before the end of the first session. The thesis should demonstrate ability to organize the material under discussion, and should be succinct and relevant.
