PhD Germanic Studies at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The Germanic Studies program in the Department of German, Nordic, Slavic, and Dutch (GNSD) is distinguished for its interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature and culture. The program equips students to be creative scholars and skillful teachers through research and teaching programs covering the literature and culture of German-speaking and Nordic countries. Students work closely with faculty dedicated to scholarly innovation, teaching excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 4 years / 33 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Core, German, Germanic Medieval Studies, Outside Courses, Electives, Thesis Credits. All courses graded on both the A-F and S/N grade basis must be taken A-F, with a minimum grade of C for each. Reading competence in two languages or a high degree of proficiency in one language other than English or German.

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