Humanities
This master of arts (MA) program is suited to students who wish to pursue specific and advanced cross-disciplinary, text-based research projects. It enables specialization in a period or theme in the context of a strong grounding in the humanistic tradition from ancient Greece to the modern period in different cultures. Structured around two primary thematic modules (classical, medieval and Renaissance thought and culture; modernity and Its discontents) to which courses will be linked, the program will train students to think
critically in different disciplines, historic periods, and cultures.
間眅埶AV Requirements
Applicants will hold an undergraduate degree with at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) in the humanities, or in humanistic disciplines such as classics, history, philosophy, English, and women's studies, or social sciences such as geography, sociology, anthropology, or political science. Applicants will also have to meet the standard requirements for admission to a 間眅埶AV master's program.
間眅埶AV decisions will be based on material that is submitted with the application.
Language Requirement
Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English.
Program Requirements
Successful applicants will enter the program in the fall term. With a sequenced combination of four courses and thesis, students will complete the degree in 24 months.
Textual interpretation in the Humanities within the context of interdisciplinary approaches and the five thematic modules: classical and medieval thought and culture, modernity and its discontents, religion and culture, cross-cultural translation, humanities and citizenship.
Articulation and refinement of research agendas and prospectus and thesis through faculty guidance and group work.
and two of
Focuses on one of five following thematic modules: classical and medieval thought and culture, modernity and its discontents, religion and culture, cross-cultural translation, humanities and citizenship.
An in-depth study of a theme or aspect in the Humanities; topics will vary from offering to offering in order to meet the needs of the graduate cohort.
Thesis
Students complete a thesis that is defended at an oral examination as described in and . The thesis proposal must be approved by both the supervisory committee and the graduate committee.