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Twin Cities Campus
Germanic Studies M.A.German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch, 320 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-2080; fax: 612-624-8297)
Email:
gradgsd@umn.edu
Website: http://www.cla.umn.edu/gnsd
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, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch (GNSD) 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 emphasis 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.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
BA or equivalent in German, Scandinavian, or related field. Students are usually admitted to the PhD program, but the MA must be completed first. Applicants must have fluency in German or a Scandinavian language.
Special Application Requirements:
In addition to the University's application requirements, the department requires the following: 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 (required for master's program applicants, but optional for those whose native language is not English). 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 the online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
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
(GRE, 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
Plan B: Plan B requires
24
major credits and
6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:The Plan B paper is usually an improved, reworked seminar paper written for a specific course in the major.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Students must demonstrate oral and written proficiency in German or one Scandinavian language.
Outside the Major in a Supporting Program
Take 6 credits outside the major in supporting program.
Germanic Studies - No Emphasis
Electives for Germanic Studies - No Emphasis
Students who elect not to to pursue a formal emphasis may choose from any of the department's graduate course offerings to complete remaining credit requirements. Note: *GER 5011 cannot count towards credit requirements.
Take 18 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DTCH 5xxx
·
FIN 5xxx
·
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
The Plan B paper must reflect the German emphasis.
German Emphasis Electives
*GER 5011 cannot count towards credit requirements.
Take 15 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
GER 5xxx
·
GER 8xxx
·
GSD 8xxx
Additional Elective
*GER 5011 cannot count towards credit requirements.
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
The Plan B paper must reflect the Germanic Medieval Studies emphasis.
Germanic Medieval Studies Emphasis Electives
Take 15 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 5734 - Old Saxon
(3.0 cr)
·
GER 5740 - Topics in Germanic Medieval Studies
(3.0 cr)
·
GER 8200 - Seminar in Medieval German Literature and Culture
(3.0 cr)
·
GER 8210 - Seminar in Early Modern 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 - Old Norse Poetry
(3.0 cr)
·
SCAN 8500 - Seminar in Medieval Scandinavian Languages and Literature
(3.0 cr)
·
ENGL 4612 - Old English I
(3.0 cr)
·
ENGL 4613 - Old English II
(3.0 cr)
Additional Elective
*GER 5011 cannot count towards credit requirements.
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
Scandinavian Studies
The Plan B paper must reflect the Scandinavian Studies emphasis.
Scandinavian Emphasis Electives
Take 15 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
SCAN 5xxx
·
SCAN 8xxx
·
FIN 5xxx
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
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Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
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Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 9.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | 00401 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
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Course Equivalencies: | 02362 - EngL 4613/MeSt 4613 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |