Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies Postgraduate Programme By Georgetown University |TopUniversities

Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. curriculum is organized across five disciplines: Anthropology-Sociology Culture Economics Government History Together with the CERES directors, students plan a directed program of study that includes coursework in at least four of the five fields. Students complete a total of fourteen courses, including the two core seminars and two advanced language courses. The other ten courses are selected according to the student's academic interests and the multidisciplinary requirement. Language Requirements Students are tested in reading and oral proficiency in a language of the region upon entry to the program and placed in the appropriate level of language classes. Completion of two courses at the advanced level is required for graduation, except for native speakers of a language of the region. Georgetown offers Persian, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian language courses that fulfill the advanced language study requirement (six credits). Other language study opportunities are available through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area and through summer intensive language study programs in the US or abroad. Public Presentation of Research The Capstone Seminar requires that the student make a public presentation of the research project to CERES students and faculty. Students writing a thesis will present their research during their last semester of study. The CERES MA provides a solid grounding in the languages and cultures of the region and interdisciplinary depth in the social sciences. Students in the program will achieve: Knowledge of the region from broad disciplinary perspectives and using a variety of methodologies; The ability to integrate theoretical with practical knowledge of regional affairs; A thematically focused-curriculum that develops expertise; Proficiency in at least one regional language; Original research utilizing the student's language of proficiency; Effective oral presentation and critical writing skills.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. curriculum is organized across five disciplines: Anthropology-Sociology Culture Economics Government History Together with the CERES directors, students plan a directed program of study that includes coursework in at least four of the five fields. Students complete a total of fourteen courses, including the two core seminars and two advanced language courses. The other ten courses are selected according to the student's academic interests and the multidisciplinary requirement. Language Requirements Students are tested in reading and oral proficiency in a language of the region upon entry to the program and placed in the appropriate level of language classes. Completion of two courses at the advanced level is required for graduation, except for native speakers of a language of the region. Georgetown offers Persian, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian language courses that fulfill the advanced language study requirement (six credits). Other language study opportunities are available through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area and through summer intensive language study programs in the US or abroad. Public Presentation of Research The Capstone Seminar requires that the student make a public presentation of the research project to CERES students and faculty. Students writing a thesis will present their research during their last semester of study. The CERES MA provides a solid grounding in the languages and cultures of the region and interdisciplinary depth in the social sciences. Students in the program will achieve: Knowledge of the region from broad disciplinary perspectives and using a variety of methodologies; The ability to integrate theoretical with practical knowledge of regional affairs; A thematically focused-curriculum that develops expertise; Proficiency in at least one regional language; Original research utilizing the student's language of proficiency; Effective oral presentation and critical writing skills.

Admission Requirements

7+
Other English Language Requirements: a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper based score.

Jan-2000

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