Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a comprehensive curriculum in Russian and Slavic literature, language, and culture. Students develop a strong foundation in Russian and critical thinking skills through core courses, electives, and a thesis or project. The program's flexible schedule and expert faculty provide an engaging and individualized learning experience, preparing graduates for careers in academia, government, business, and the non-profit sector.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Arts in Slavic Languages and Literatures program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a graduate program that focuses on the study of Russian and Slavic literature, language, and culture. The program offers a broad and in-depth curriculum that covers a variety of areas of Slavic philology, literature, and culture. The program's objectives are to provide students with a strong foundation in the Russian language, literature, and culture, as well as to develop their critical thinking, analytical, and research skills.
Outline:
The program's curriculum consists of a combination of core courses, elective courses, and a thesis or project. The core courses provide students with a foundation in the Russian language, literature, and culture. The elective courses allow students to explore their interests in specific areas of Slavic studies. The thesis or project allows students to conduct original research on a topic of their choice. The program's course schedule is designed to provide students with a flexible and individualized learning experience. Students can choose to take courses in the traditional semester format or in the accelerated summer format. The program also offers a variety of online courses.
Assessment:
Students in the program are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, papers, and presentations. The program's assessment criteria are designed to evaluate students' knowledge of the Russian language, literature, and culture, as well as their critical thinking, analytical, and research skills.
Teaching:
The program's faculty are experts in the field of Slavic studies. They are committed to providing students with a high-quality education. The program's teaching methods are designed to be engaging and interactive. The program also offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved in research.
Careers:
Graduates of the program have gone on to careers in academia, government, business, and the non-profit sector. The program's alumni are employed as professors, researchers, librarians, diplomats, journalists, and businesspeople.
