Russian Language and Literature (RUSS)

Abstract

The M.A. in Russian Language and Literature (RUSS) has been transformed into the M.A. in Second Language Acquisition and Application (SLAA) Degree Concentration: Russian for Special Purposes.

This degree is intended for individuals who require advanced-level academic and practical training in Russian beyond the B.A. degree so that they may acquire high-levels of linguistic and cultural competence for use of Russian in the professional workplace. It meets the academic needs of the people already working or seeking careers in government, education, private industry or non-profit organizations.

For all the further information concerning the program description, the faculty and the admissions process, go to the Second Language Acquisition and Application (SLNG) Program in the Graduate Catalog and visit the website at:

http://www.languages.umd.edu/SLAA

Please note that the application code for the Russian for Special Purposes Program is SLRU.

Admissions Information

In addition to the Graduate School requirements, candidates should have a bachelor's degree with a major in Russian Language and Literature, Russian Language and Linguistics or the equivalent with a fluency in the written and spoken language.

Application Deadlines

Fall

Spring

Domestic Applicants:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Domestic Applicant Deadlines

International Applicants:
Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials

IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.

Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas

February 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1

June 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants

May 1
If Domestic Deadline is after May 1

October 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials

May 15
If Domestic Deadline is after May 15

October 31
If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Application Requirements

	Fall	Spring
Domestic Applicants: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Domestic Applicant Deadlines

International Applicants: Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.
Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas	February 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1	June 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants	May 1 If Domestic Deadline is after May 1	October 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials	May 15 If Domestic Deadline is after May 15	October 31 If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Degree Requirements

Facilities and Special Resources

In addition to the course offerings listed below, the Russian section of the Department of Asian and East European Languages and Cultures participates as an institutional partner in language study and research programs in Russia, the other New Independent States, and Eastern Europe, sponsored by the American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR/ACCELS). ACTR contributes to the support of University of Maryland, College Park students abroad as well as to visiting faculty and curriculum consultants from the NIS at Maryland.

The Russian Section also sponsors the Russian Club, the University of Maryland Chapter of Dobro Slovo (the National Russian Language Honor Society), and a Russian residential program within the International Language House, St. Mary's Hall.

Distinguished scholars and lecturers, as well as visiting professors, visit the metropolitan area and campus regularly. College Park's proximity to Washington D.C., facilitates participation in the many cultural functions of the capital as well as access to research facilities such as The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies and the Library of Congress.

Financial Assistance

The Russian section offers graduate teaching assistantships, and the Graduate School offers, on a competitive basis, various fellowships and grants.

Contact Information

For further information, write to:

Dr. Maria Lekic
3215 Jimenez Hall
Department of Asian and East European Languages and Cultures
MD 20742
Telephone: (301) 405-4099
Fax: (301) 314-9752
lekic@actr.org

Website: http://www.languages.umd.edu/AsianEastEuropean/russian/