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German and Russian Studies @ the  University of Missouri451 Strickland Hall (formerly GCB) | Columbia, MO 65211-4170 email: grs@missouri.edu | phone: 573-882-4328 | fax: 573-884-8456 |
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Graduate Programs: Master of Arts in German
OverviewGerman and Russian Studies offers the only German M.A. degree from a state university in Missouri. Our Masters students come from throughout the United States and several European countries. The program prepares students interested in German language, literature and culture for a variety of future careers: teaching—both here and abroad, Ph. D. study, international business, journalism, law and tourism. And it does so very successfully. At last count, the overwhelming majority of M.A. graduates had found careers in education, either at the secondary or university level. Approximately, 44% are now teaching. Many graduates are now pursuing their doctorates, and will presumably seek careers as professors. Approximately 33% are in graduate school. Our graduates have gained admission to some of the best doctorate programs in the US, e.g. Cornell, Berkeley, Texas, and Indiana. Courses in language, linguistics, literature, teaching techniques and skills, seminars in various specialized aspects of German studies, and directed study and research provide candidates with opportunities to acquire a comprehensive background in German. Teaching assistants receive training in pedagogy. Resources include extensive library holdings in Germanic literature and linguistics, periodical and book collections in methodology and an electronically equipped audiovisual laboratory for language instruction. Degree RequirementsStudents must complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate-level courses with a GPA of B or higher. No fewer than 24 hours are to be earned in German courses and at least 15 hours must be taken in German courses at the 8000 level. A thesis, with a maximum of six hours of credit or a critical essay, with a maximum of three hours credit, is optional. Courses taken outside the department must complement the student's program of study and require the approval of the departmental adviser. No language other than German is required. Information regarding specific course requirements can be obtained by writing to the Director of Graduate Studies. Candidates for the M.A. degree must pass comprehensive written and oral final examinations based on course work and the departmental reading list. |
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