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Twin Cities Campus
Germanic Studies Ph.D.German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of German, Scandinavian & Dutch, 320 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-2080; fax: 612-624-8297)
Email:
gradgsd@umn.edu
Website: http://gsd.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Germanic studies program in the Department of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch (GSD) is distinguished for its interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature and culture. The program equips students to be creative scholars and skillful teachers through research and teaching programs covering the literature and culture of German-speaking and Nordic countries. Students work closely with faculty dedicated to scholarly innovation, teaching excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Germanic studies program offers both MA and PhD degrees and allows students to tailor their programs to their individual needs and interdisciplinary interests. Students have the option to pursue a track in German (MA, PhD), Germanic Medieval studies (MA, PhD) or Scandinavian studies (MA) by completing a specified number of courses in one of those areas.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.50.
MA or equivalent from another institution in German or a related field.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Students with a BA only are usually admitted to the PhD program, but the MA must be completed first. Those applying with an MA must have fluency in German
Special Application Requirements:
In addition to the University's application requirements, the department requires the following: the department's Supplemental Application Information form (download from the department's website); a copy of one or more papers representative of the applicant's level of scholarly development (not to exceed 25 total pages); three letters of recommendation; the General (Aptitude) Test of the GRE (recommended but not required for applicants who already have an M.A.). Students are admitted for fall semester only. All application materials may be uploaded into the online application and must be submitted by December 15. For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
18 to 24
credits are required in the major.
12 credits are required outside the major. 24 thesis credits are required.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
Language Requirement: See requirements listed below.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Reading competence in at least two languages or a high degree of proficiency in one language other than English or German.
Students with an MA from another institution must also take one theory course and a pedagogy seminar.
Outside the Major in a Supporting Program
Take 12 credits outside the major in supporting program.
Thesis Credits
Take 24 or more credit(s) from the following:
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GSD 8888 - Thesis Credit: Doctoral
(1.0-24.0 cr)
Germanic Studies - No Emphasis
Electives for Germanic Studies - No Emphasis
Take 15 or more credit(s) from the following:
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DTCH 5xxx
·
FIN 5xxx
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GER 5xxx
·
GER 8xxx
·
GSD 5xxx
·
GSD 8xxx
·
SCAN 5xxx
·
SCAN 8xxx
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
German Emphasis
The dissertation must reflect the German track.
German Emphasis Electives
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
GER 5xxx
·
GER 8xxx
·
GSD 8xxx
Additional Elective
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DTCH 5xxx
·
FIN 5xxx
·
GER 5xxx
·
GER 8xxx
·
GSD 5xxx
·
GSD 8xxx
·
SCAN 5xxx
·
SCAN 8xxx
Germanic Medieval Studies Emphasis
The dissertation must reflect the Germanic medieval studies track.
Germanic Medieval Studies Emphasis Electives
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
GER 5711 - History of the German Language I
(3.0 cr)
·
GER 5721 - Introduction to Middle High German
(3.0 cr)
·
GER 8210 - Seminar in Early Modern German Literature and Culture
(3.0 cr)
·
GER 5734 - Old Saxon
(3.0 cr)
·
GER 5740 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
GER 8200 - Seminar in Medieval German Literature and Culture
(3.0 cr)
·
SCAN 5502 - The Icelandic Saga
(3.0 cr)
·
SCAN 5701 - Old Norse Language and Literature
(3.0 cr)
·
SCAN 5703 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
SCAN 5710 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
SCAN 8500 - Seminar in Medieval Scandinavian Languages and Literature
(3.0 cr)
Additional Elective
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DTCH 5xxx
·
FIN 5xxx
·
GER 5xxx
·
GER 8xxx
·
GSD 5xxx
·
GSD 8xxx
·
SCAN 5xxx
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SCAN 8xxx
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