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| The Graduate Program in
Germanic Languages and Literatures leading to both the MA and PhD degrees,
is offered at the Graduate Center. In addition, the school offers an interdisciplinary
concentration in Modern German Studies, coordinated by Tamara S. Evans.
Courses from such varied disciplines as art history, comparative literature,
German literature, history, music, philosophy, political science, sociology
and theater provide a basis for understanding German society, the arts,
literature, and thought.
Upon completing 45 credits with an average grade of B, passing the First Examination, and completing a major research paper, a doctoral student may apply for an en-route MA degree. Those seeking an en-route master's degree should have the Executive Officer initiate the appropriate action |
| In addition to meeting the university's general requirements for admission, the applicant must present at least 18 credits or the equivalent in German above the second-year college level. Graduates with a major in related field, such as comparative literature or linguistics with strong preparation in German, may also be considered for admission. Upon admission, applicants must present evidence of their competency in German by oral or written examination. Applicants whose native language is not English may also be asked to demonstrate fluency in English. |
| Students in the MA program
will pursue their studies of German within the larger background of cultural
and interdisciplinary studies in the related fields such as comparative
literature, linguistics, history, philosophy, or the fine arts, depending
on individual interest.
Students must follow a course of study approved by the Executive Officer. A minimum of 30 graduate credits is required for the MA degree. All students are normally required to take Workshop in the Teaching of German and Introduction to Literary Analysis. Students must pass a written examination demonstrating their reading knowledge of French. This requirement will normally be met before the student has completed 15 credits. At the same time, the student may be asked to demonstrate proficiency in German and/or English. Upon completion of a minimum of 30 credits and all other requirements, students must pass a written examination. These examination tests their acquaintance with German literature and culture. After passing the comprehensive exam, the student is required to write a thesis on an approved subject. The thesis must be written under the supervision of a member of faculty committee. |
| In addition to the university's
general requirements, students must meet the following special requirements:
Course of Study: The student must follow a course of study approved by an advisor. A minimum of 66 graduate credits is required for the degree. The basic course requirements are identical with those for the master's degree and should be completed during the first year of study. All students are required to take 12 graduate credits in (a) related discipline(s). Students should consider these courses as a minor and as an integral part of their program in German. They must plan this minor in consultation with an advisor. All students are encouraged to take a year of study or the equivalent in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland during their graduate work at the Graduate Center, if they have not done so prior to admission. Students should consult the Executive Officer for further information. First Examination: After completing 30 credits, students must pass a written examination demonstrating their ability to pursue advanced graduate studies. Permission to continue in the PhD program is contingent upon the student's performance in the First Examination. Foreign Language: A reading knowledge of two foreign languages (exclusive of German or English) must be demonstrated by written examination as follows: a reading knowledge of French before the student has completed 15 credits, and the reading knowledge of a second language appropriate to the student's field of specialization before the completion of 45 credits. Second Examination: Upon completion of a minimum of 66 credits and all other requirements, students must take a written and oral comprehensive examination. The examination is given by board of at least three examiners chosen by the Executive Officer and test students in their field of concentration. Parts of the examination will be in German. Dissertation: A dissertation prospectus must be approved by a committee of the faculty. The dissertation is to be written under the supervision of a member of the doctoral doctoral faculty. After the dissertation has been approved by a dissertation supervisory committee, it must be defended before a committee of the doctoral faculty in a public oral examination. |
| The Graduate Center offers
an interdisciplinary concentration in Modern German Studies. Students enrolled
in various programs, particularly those in art history, comparative literature,
Germanic languages and literatures, history, music, philosophy, political
science, sociology and theater, and the MA program in Liberal Studies may
wish to select courses in this area.
The concentration gives students in associated disciplines the basis for a broad understanding of German society, the arts, literature, and thought. The Graduate Center has a substantial faculty in a number of programs who are teaching and doing research in the areas related to GErmany and the German-speaking parts of Europe. A number of weekend seminars have been jointly sponsored by the Graduate Center and the German Academic Exchange Serve (DAAD) on such topics as "Culture and Politics in Contemporary Germany,", "Germany since the 1950s," and "Continuities and Discontinuities: The Past Decade in West Germany," "German Culture and Politics Between the Two World Wars," and "German Visual Culture." Fellowships for qualified students taking these seminaries for credit have been made available by the DAAD. Since 1981 Pro Helvetica, a Swiss cultural foundation, and the Graduate Center have sponsored the Pro Helvetica Visiting Professorship in Swiss Culture, enabling well-known personalities from various areas of Swiss cultural life to teach at The Graduate Center for one semester. The lectures are subsequently published under the auspices of the Graduate Center and the Pro Helvetica Swiss Lectureship series. Students who wish to pursue
interdisciplinary courses in Modern German Studies should enroll in one
of the existing MA or PhD programs. They are expected to fulfill the requirements
of their department. Students create a concentration in Modern German Studies
through selection and sequencing of courses both within and outside three
major fields.
For further information contact Tamara S. Evans, Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Concentration in Modern German Studies. Tamara S. Evans: tevans@gc.cuny.edu |
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