Program Requirements
The Ph.D. in Russian and Slavic Studies focuses on the tools and expertise needed to produce original research
in and demonstrate an overview of the historical context of modern and contemporary Russian cultural history,
with emphasis on recent scholarship, including theoretical, cross-cultural and intermedial developments in the
field, and reaching out, where appropriate, from a purely Russo-centric focus into other Slavic cultures.
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
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RUSS 700 Ph.D. Tutorial
Overview
Russian (Arts) : Supervised preparation for the candidate's two designated Major Fields in the PhD Comprehensive Examination.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Beraha, Laura A (Fall)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Graduate Committee.
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RUSS 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Russian (Arts) : Written and oral examination in two Major and two Minor fields of Russian literature and culture, as determined by the candidate and the Department's Graduate Committee.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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RUSS 702 Ph.D. Thesis Proposal
Overview
Russian (Arts) : PhD thesis proposal.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Graduate Committee.
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RUSS 760 Pre-Petrine Foundation
Overview
Russian (Arts) : Exploration of the principal themes and critical issues in Russian literature of the Pre-Petrine period. Comparison with similar problems in the candidate's major fields for the comprehensive examination.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Graduate Committee.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken RUSS 660D1/D2.
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RUSS 770 18th Century Foundation
Overview
Russian (Arts) : Exploration of the principal themes and critical issues in Russian literature of the 18th century. Comparison with similar problems in the candidate's major fields for the comprehensive examination.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Graduate Committee.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken RUSS 670D1/D2.
Complementary Courses (12-18 credits)
12-18 credits at the 600-level or higher, depending on whether the student enters at the Ph.D.1 or Ph.D.2 level.
Depending on their individual background, students may be asked to take additional coursework as approved by the Department Graduate Committee.
Language Requirement
Proficiency in Russian, functional ability in English and in French, and proficiency in a second Slavic language, if relevant to the research topic and where deemed appropriate by the Department Graduate Committee.
