Program Requirements
The M.A. in Russian and Slavic Studies focuses on the tools and expertise needed to situate research in the historical context of modern and contemporary Russian and Slavic cultural history, with an emphasis on recent scholarship, including theoretical, cross-cultural and intermedial developments in the field.
Required Courses (27 credits)
The Thesis Proposal is normally submitted for review by the Department Graduate Committee at the end of the second term of residency. Candidates should consult the Department Thesis Proposal Guidelines prepared by the Graduate Committee of the Russian and Slavic Studies program of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
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RUSS 691 M.A. Thesis Proposal (3 credits)
Overview
Russian (Arts) : Independent research under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) leading to a thesis proposal.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
To be submitted to the supervisor by the end of the first year of the MA program, April 30th or November 30th as the case may be. Candidates must consult the Thesis Proposal Guidelines prepared by the Russian Studies Graduate Committee.
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RUSS 692 M.A. Thesis (24 credits)
Overview
Russian (Arts) : Written presentation of the thesis to the research 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)
12-18 credits of 500-level or higher coursework in the Department, in consultation with the Graduate Program Director or Student Supervisor or Department Graduate Committee.
0-6 credits of 500-level or higher coursework outside the Department, subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director or Student Supervisor or Department Graduate Committee.
