German Literature and Language, Master of Arts (M.A.)
Thesis option: 30 credits
Non-thesis option: 30 credits
The M.A. degree program offers both a thesis and non-thesis option. For the thesis option, the student must complete 24 hours of coursework, the thesis with oral defense and a written comprehensive examination. The non-thesis option requires 30 hours of coursework, a mini-thesis with oral defense and a written comprehensive examination. For both options the comprehensives consist of two three-hour examinations based on the coursework and the M.A. reading list.
Course | Title | Credits |
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GERM620 | Methods of German Literary Studies I: Theory | 3 |
German courses at the 600-800 level | 15 | |
Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | 12 | |
Thesis: | ||
Electives | ||
Master's Thesis Research | ||
Pass an oral defense and a written Master's comprehensive exam | ||
Non-Thesis: | ||
Electives | ||
Written Master's comprehensive exam | ||
Total Credits | 30 |
1 | All Teaching Assistants are required to take SLLC601 for one credit. This course counts towards the total credits required. |