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German and Russian Studies @ the  University of Missouri451 Strickland Hall | Columbia, MO 65211-4170 email: grs@missouri.edu | phone: 573-882-4328 | fax: 573-884-8456 |
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Graduate Studies in Russian
RUSSIAN FACULTY | OVERVIEW | DEGREE REQUIREMENTS OverviewThe Master of Arts Program in Russian and Slavonic Studies offers advanced study in the culture of Russia and Eastern Europe, spanning a variety of interrelated fields – literature, history, religion, philology, philosophy, and fine arts. Through two years of coursework, all students will receive training in the theory and history of Russian language and culture; beyond this, they will choose to concentrate either on literary and artistic studies, or on the socio-political disciplines. Students may go on to careers in a number of fields, including government work and international business; they will also be prepared to continue their studies at the doctoral level. The library of the University of Missouri is particularly strong in Russian history and literature. We are also part of a consortium that provides quick access to the holdings of many other major academic and public libraries. Qualified graduate students may have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants in language, literature, or culture courses. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, with a Russian major or minor and a grade point average of B or higher in the last 60 hours of study. Degree RequirementsStudents must complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate-level courses with a grade point average of B or higher. In addition, students must demonstrate adequate language skills in English and Russian. Financial SupportIncoming graduate students are normally offered paid positions as Teaching Assistants. Deadline for Teaching Assistantships: to be automatically eligible for a teaching assistantship, your application must be received by March 1. Teaching assistants (TAs) are normally appointed for one academic year (two semesters / nine months). The Fall Semester runs from late August to mid-December; the Spring Semester from mid-January to mid-May. TA appointments are normally renewed for the second year of study when teaching and progress toward the degree are satisfactory. Appointments after the second year may be available in special cases, depending upon departmental needs and resources. The TA position provides a stipend of approximately $980 per month. In addition, fees for courses taken toward the MA are waived for TAs. The Graduate School offers several valuable fellowships for which the department may nominate incoming students. In addition, the department offers competitive grants to support graduate students’ professional development. Admissions ProcessApplicants to the graduate program in Russian must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent, a GPA of B or higher on the last 60 hours of the undergraduate course of study and an undergraduate major in Russian or the equivalent. Applicants must also have excellent language skills in both Russian and English. The department reserves the right to evaluate the work presented for admission and to determine how the student may make up for any background deficiencies. There are two parts to the application process.
RecommendationsRecommendations from at least two instructors or school masters are required. Recommendations may be sent to
Recommenders may choose to submit their letters of recommendation online via the Online Application system. InformationIf you have any additional questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact us: grs@missouri.edu! |
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