| The
graduate program in Scandinavian is designed
for future scholars and teachers in the fields
of Scandinavian language, literature, and cultural
history. The Department's strengths lie in the
areas of the modern literatures and film (Danish,
Norwegian, and Swedish), and in Old Norse, folklore,
and intellectual and cultural history. Prospective
graduate students should have a strong knowledge
of one Scandinavian language, a good reading
ability in at least one other Scandinavian language,
and knowledge of the broad outline of Scandinavian
literary, cultural, and intellectual history.
The Department is ready to entertain program
proposals from applicants with special interests
in areas such as art and history as long as
the primary interests are literary. Applicants
interested in such areas may consult with the
Graduate Adviser or other faculty members and
should submit detailed written proposals for
their programs with the application for admission.
The Department of Scandinavian does not admit
students who have the M.A. as a final career
goal; admission is granted to the combined M.A./Ph.D.
program. Students with M.A. degrees in Scandinavian
from other institutions, however, may apply
directly to the Ph.D. program at UCB without
repeating the M.A.
The M.A. in Scandinavian: The curriculum
for the M.A. is intended to give broad coverage
of a major field (e.g. Danish literature, Old
Norse) and less extensive coverage of a second
field (e.g. Danish novel, Romanticism, saga).
Requirements: The program encompasses 24 units
of course work, of which at least 12 must be
at the graduate level.
Examinations: The M.A. Exam is in two parts.
A written exam consisting of four questions
of two hours each (three on the major field
and one on the minor field) is undertaken first.
Upon successful completion, it will be followed
by an oral examination.
The Ph.D. in Scandinavian: An M.A. in Scandinavian
or equivalent preparation is prerequisite. Students
are expected both to broaden and sharpen their
training; for example, students in literature
may study literary theory and criticism; those
specializing in Old Norse may study Old English
or other Medieval topics.
Requirements: Students must complete two
semesters of Old Norse, ordinarily 201A-B.
One year of teaching a Scandinavian language
is normally required as well. A reading knowledge
of two foreign languages, generally German
and French (German and Latin for students
majoring in Medieval literature) must be demonstrated
before the student attempts the Qualifying
Examination. Three field papers must be submitted
to the Graduate Adviser to demonstrate the
student's ability to do good scholarly work
as a prerequisite for admission to the Ph.D.
Qualifying Examination.
Examinations: The written component of the
Qualifying Examination consists of four questions
of six hours each: two on the major field,
and one each on the minor fields. The oral
portion of the examination covers the three
subject areas.
The Dissertation: Before entering on research
leading to the doctoral dissertation, the
candidate must present a brief prospectus
to the Graduate Adviser and discuss the projected
dissertation with a committee appointed for
that purpose. In the dissertation the candidate
is expected to make a substantial and original
contribution to knowledge in the field of
Scandinavian languages or literature.
For information about the Graduate Diversity
Program contact Josephine
Moreno,
Graduate Diversity Outreach Coordinator for
the Arts & Humanities
Download the Graduate
Program Brochure for a complete
description of our program requirements. Please
contact the Graduate
Assistant if you have additional
questions about the program.
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