Graduate Programs in Russian

Faculty

Henryk Baran, Professor (PhD - Harvard University) 19th and 20th century Russian literature; Russian poetry; poetics and theory of literature; Polish language and literature (website)

Hilde Hoogenboom, Assistant Professor (PhD - Columbia University) 19th century Russian literature; aesthetics; lifewriting; women writers; noble culture; Catherine the Great; Francophone writing in Russia; translation (website)

Charles Rougle, Associate Professor (PhD - University of Stockholm) Russian language; 19th and 20th century Russian literature and cultural history; translation (website)

Timothy Sergay, Assistant Professor (PhD - Yale University) Russian translation and translation theory; 20th and 21st century Russian poetry; Russian religious philosophy; Silver Age; Pasternak and Blok; Russian "guitar poets" (website)

Faculty Emeriti

Toby W. Clyman, Professor (PhD - New York University)
Sophia Lubensky, Professor (PhD - University of Leningrad)
Rodney L. Patterson, Associate Professor (PhD - University of California, Los Angeles)
Alex M. Shane, Professor (PhD - University of California, Berkeley)

Program Leading to the Master of Arts in Russian

SUNYA Application & Graduate Admissions Information

Applications to the program are continuously accepted. To be considered for a teaching assistantship students must apply before March 1.

All students are required to complete an 16-credit core program consisting of the following coursework: Rus 501 (3), 4 additional credits of advanced language, and 8 credits in Russian literature, of which 4 must be in 19^th and 4 must be in 20^th century literature. Remaining 14 credits are electives. Up to 6 credits of the 14 may be taken in other academic fields as advised.

Satisfactory completion of a Russian proficiency examination.

Satisfactory completion of a major field examination in Russian language and literature.

Foreign language requirement. Competence in a second foreign language (preferably German or French) is highly recommended, but it is not required for the master's degree.

(30 credits minimum)

Certificate of Advanced Study in Russian Translation

Students who have Master of Arts degrees (or the equivalent) in Russian may apply for admission, to the Certificate in Russian Translation program. Candidates for the certificate follow normal graduate admissions procedures and must demonstrate advanced proficiency as determined by the Certificate Program Committee.

Coursework for the certificate includes a minimum of 30 semester credits including: Rus 601(3); Rus 602(2), Rus 603(2); Rus 604(2); Rus 605(4); Rus 610(4); Rus 615(2); Rus 620(3); and supporting courses as advised. The certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the coursework and a field examination of written translation and consecutive interpreting.

(30 credits minimum)

Combined B.A./M.A. Program

The Combined B.A./M.A. Program in Russian provides an opportunity for students of recognized academic ability and educational maturity to fulfill integrated requirements of undergraduate and master's degree programs starting from the beginning of their junior year. A carefully designed program can permit a student to earn the B.A. and M.A. degrees within nine semesters.

The combined program requires a minimum of 138 credits, of which at least 30 must be graduate credits. In qualifying for the B.A., students will meet all University and college requirements, including the requirement for any of the B.A. programs in Russian described above, the minor requirement, the minimum 90-credit liberal arts and sciences requirement, general education requirements and residency requirements. In qualifying for the M.A., students will meet all University and college requirements as outlined in the Graduate Bulletin, including completing a minimum of 30 graduate credits, and any conditions such as a research seminar, thesis, comprehensive examination, or other professional experience where required, and residency requirements. Up to 12 graduate credits may be applied simultaneously to both the B.A. and M.A. programs.

Students will be considered as undergraduates until completion of 120 graduation credits and satisfactory completion of all B.A. requirements. Upon satisfying requirements for the B.A., students will automatically be considered as graduate students.

Students may apply for admission to the combined degree program at the beginning of their junior year, or after the successful completion of 56 credits, but no later than the accumulation of 100 credits. A cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher and three supportive letters of recommendation from faculty are required for consideration. Students will be admitted to the combined program upon the recommendation of the Graduate Admissions Committee (Slavic) of Slavic and Eurasian Studies.

Graduate Courses in Russian

For a complete listing and descriptions of Russian graduate courses offered at the University at Albany, please visit the online Graduate Bulletin at: www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/a_rus.htm.

Courses being currently offered in the program may be found on this website under Classes and Schedules (www.albany.edu/llc/coursesandschedules.htm).