At least eight courses beyond the MA are required, after which candidates take exams in their areas of interest, and then write and defend the dissertation. Since we attempt to be as flexible as possible in arranging a plan of study with each candidate, it is difficult to generalize about what courses may comprise a plan of study. Our teaching assistants have a chance to teach in these programs and learn by doing. A full-time graduate assistant is expected to teach two sections of beginning or intermediate German or perform various services crucial to the Department. These stipends are expected to increase slightly for 2001-2002.
Predoctoral fellowships are also available on a competitive basis.
Applications involving financial aid should be submitted by February 15 for the following fall semester beginning in late August. Mandatory orientations for international students begin in the middle of August. Applicants for the Ph.D. program should submit a sample of their written work as part of the admission procedure. Languages Across the Curriculum. Languages Across the Curriculum.