German (Thesis) (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The Master of Arts in German is a 45- credit program exploring German literature, film, culture, literary theory and/or digital humanities. Areas of interest include memory and cinema studies, realism, Berlin, turn-of-the-century Vienna, Kafka, Nietzsche, Goethe, Heine, the Frankfurt School, digital humanities, and cultural analytics. Students must complete a thesis.
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Thesis Courses (27 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GERM 690 | Thesis Research 1. | 9 |
Thesis Research 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research under the direction of the thesis supervisor(s). | ||
| GERM 691 | Thesis Research 2. | 9 |
Thesis Research 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research under the direction of the thesis supervisor(s). | ||
| GERM 692 | Thesis Research 3. | 9 |
Thesis Research 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research under the direction of the thesis supervisor(s). | ||
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
18 credits chosen from any graduate seminar listed as offered in German Studies and, with permission of the Graduate Program Director in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. With the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee, students are normally permitted to take a maximum of 3 credits in another department.
Originality of research is not required for the thesis, but the student must show a critical understanding of the subject as demonstrated by the logical development of an argument that is supported by adequate documentation.
Students are expected to complete the degree requirements in two years. They are expected to begin work on their thesis before the end of the first session. The thesis should demonstrate ability to organize the material under discussion, and should be succinct and relevant.