SECTION 2 - THE PROGRAM OF STUDY

A description of courses offered at the GSUC is available from the Assistant Program Officer during the registration period for each semester.

I. General

In addition to the general University requirements, the Ph.D. student must complete the following special requirements:

The student is required to follow a course of study approved in writing by an advisory committee or its representative. Effective with the Spring 1995 semester, a minimum of 66 graduate credits is required for the Ph.D. degree. Students who entered the Program prior to Spring 1995 need only 60 credits for the degree. Additional credits may be required at the discretion of the student's advisory committee.

The Ph.D. student's course of study will normally include work in at least three literatures. In one literature, the student is expected to acquire a thorough historical knowledge of the literature from its origins through its major phases, the texts to be studied in the original. In the other two literatures, the work will reflect the student's special interests.

With the approval of the advisory committee, work in cultural disciplines related to literature, such as anthropology, philosophy, linguistics, art history, social and intellectual history, political science, theatre, musicology, film studies, and women's studies may be incorporated in the student's program.

Independent Study

A student who wishes to register for Independent Study must first consult with the Executive Officer. Once approved the student must submit a form, Registration for Independent Study, signed by the instructor and the Executive Officer. This form is then placed in the student's file

Workshops

The first colloquium of each semester will serve as an orientation meeting for incoming students and as an informal open discussion session between faculty and students. In addition the Deputy Executive Officer will organize an informal gathering for new students.

Each year study groups or workshops for students preparing the First and Second Examinations as well as workshops for students in the process of writing and researching dissertations will be offered. Students in the advanced stages of completing their dissertations will be strongly encouraged to present their work at Program colloquia.

Teaching

It is the policy of the Program that all candidates for the Ph.D. should acquire some college teaching experience as part of the requirements for the degree.

Graduate Teaching Fellowship Program

The Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF) program at The Graduate School is based on a plan by CUNY whereby doctoral students are employed as Adjunct Lecturers at 13 CUNY campuses. The intent of this program is threefold: (1) to give doctoral students the opportunity to develop instructional skills and enhance future employment prospects; (2) to provide needed instructors for undergraduate classes at the CUNY colleges; and (3) to enhance financial suport for CUNY doctoral students. Continued support and assistance are provided through required workshops, reading materials, and advice for new teachers. For further information about the Graduate Teaching Fellowship program contact Anne Ellis in the Provost's Office.

Student Participation

All students are expected to play as active a role as possible in Program affairs.

Student Grievance

A student with a grievance concerning an academic matter should consult with the Executive Officer or Deputy Executive Officer. The student may then appeal in writing to the Program's Executive Committee and has the right to appear in person before the Committee. Any student may contact the Vice President for Student Affairs or the Ombuds Officer concerning a grievance. For information on student appeals policies and procedures, see the most recent copy of the GSUC Student Handbook.