Overview
The program in Regional Studies — Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia (REECA) is based on the premise that in the study of society and culture the integration of the various academic disciplines will produce insights unobtainable within the confines of any single discipline. The program seeks to produce area specialists with a sound knowledge of the Russian language and a broad background in the history, literature, government, and economics of Russia and other countries of the area.
The program offers preparation for careers in public service, business, journalism, or for more advanced academic programs. Each student’s career goals, as well as previous training, experience and academic qualifications, are taken into account in planning his or her course of study. A limited enrollment in the program facilitates individual guidance and personal attention.
Students in the program benefit from association with the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard’s research institution on countries of the former USSR and Eastern Europe. There is considerable intellectual interchange between the center and the program, since the center’s faculty associates teach in the program, and students in the program have access to the center’s library, seminars, and other activities.
Requirements for Admission
All applicants to the program must meet the requirements of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. These include a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution (or an acceptable substitute) and a superior undergraduate record. The statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and results of Graduate Record Examinations (GREs) are required for indications of promise and commitment. Three years (or the equivalent) of college-level Russian are strongly recommended. Foreign students must demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Financial aid is administered under the direction of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Harvard grants are awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need, as determined by documents submitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Prospective students apply for financial aid at the same time they apply for admission.
The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship program, sponsored by the US Department of Education, is designed to meet the critical need for American specialists in education, government, and other fields who have knowledge and understanding of non-Western languages and cultures. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
All eligible applicants should complete a FLAS application form, available online. Please note that the FLAS fellowship competition is conducted separately from the standard financial aid process and requires a separate application.
Degree Requirements
Academic Residence. Two years of full-time study while registered in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are required.
Program of Study. Programs are designed individually in consultation with the program’s academic advisor to meet each student’s particular needs. The precise requirements depend upon the student’s background and preparation. Each student submits a two-year plan of study to the academic advisor before making final course selections for the first term in the program. At the beginning of each subsequent term, students meet with the program academic advisor to discuss the plan and make any necessary changes.
Language Requirement. Students must successfully complete a three-hour Russian Language Qualifying Examination, which is administered three times a year by the Slavic Department. In order to pass the exam, students must demonstrate the ability to read and accurately translate articles from the Russian press and scholarly journals.
Course Requirements. Each student selects two or three disciplines from the social sciences (economics, government, and history) and one or two disciplines from the humanities (upperlevel Russian language, a non-Russian regional language, linguistics, and literature), for a total of four. Over the course of the two-year program, students must successfully complete at least two approved courses concerning the region in each of the selected four disciplines. One half-course must address questions of national identity and state structure in Russia, Eastern Europe, and/or Central Asia. This half-course may also be counted toward one of the discipline requirements, where appropriate. Electives are selected in consultation with the academic advisor to round out the plan of study. Approved electives typically include theory courses in a discipline that do not directly address the region; additional language study; or courses at one of the professional schools that relate to future career plans.
Seminars. Students must take a minimum of two seminars, and are strongly urged to take more than two.
Thesis. Students are required to write a master’s thesis during the second year, which is counted as the equivalent of two half-courses. The thesis is to be an original paper showing evidence of advanced research in a particular field, and based on primary sources in at least one of the area languages. It is supervised by a member of the Harvard faculty.
Course Offerings
Course offerings vary from year to year. For specific details see Courses of Instruction, published by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. In certain cases, students may cross-register in Harvard’s other professional schools (including the Kennedy School of Government, School of Public Health, Law School, and Business School), as well as in the Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Further information regarding courses and the AM program in general may be obtained by contacting the Regional Studies Program, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, CGIS South Building, 3rd Floor, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138; (617) 495-1194;
reeca@fas.harvard.edu
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To Apply
Application forms for admission and financial aid may be obtained from the Admissions Office, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Holyoke Center 350, 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138; (617) 495-5396;
admiss@fas.harvard.edu
We encourage online submission of the application.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
The program in Regional Studies — Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia (REECA) is based on the premise that in the study of society and culture the integration of the various academic disciplines will produce insights unobtainable within the confines of any single discipline. The program seeks to produce area specialists with a sound knowledge of the Russian language and a broad background in the history, literature, government, and economics of Russia and other countries of the area.
The program offers preparation for careers in public service, business, journalism, or for more advanced academic programs. Each student’s career goals, as well as previous training, experience and academic qualifications, are taken into account in planning his or her course of study. A limited enrollment in the program facilitates individual guidance and personal attention.
Students in the program benefit from association with the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard’s research institution on countries of the former USSR and Eastern Europe. There is considerable intellectual interchange between the center and the program, since the center’s faculty associates teach in the program, and students in the program have access to the center’s library, seminars, and other activities.
Requirements for Admission
All applicants to the program must meet the requirements of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. These include a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution (or an acceptable substitute) and a superior undergraduate record. The statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and results of Graduate Record Examinations (GREs) are required for indications of promise and commitment. Three years (or the equivalent) of college-level Russian are strongly recommended. Foreign students must demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Financial aid is administered under the direction of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Harvard grants are awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need, as determined by documents submitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Prospective students apply for financial aid at the same time they apply for admission.
The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship program, sponsored by the US Department of Education, is designed to meet the critical need for American specialists in education, government, and other fields who have knowledge and understanding of non-Western languages and cultures. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
All eligible applicants should complete a FLAS application form, available online. Please note that the FLAS fellowship competition is conducted separately from the standard financial aid process and requires a separate application.
Degree Requirements
Academic Residence. Two years of full-time study while registered in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are required.
Program of Study. Programs are designed individually in consultation with the program’s academic advisor to meet each student’s particular needs. The precise requirements depend upon the student’s background and preparation. Each student submits a two-year plan of study to the academic advisor before making final course selections for the first term in the program. At the beginning of each subsequent term, students meet with the program academic advisor to discuss the plan and make any necessary changes.
Language Requirement. Students must successfully complete a three-hour Russian Language Qualifying Examination, which is administered three times a year by the Slavic Department. In order to pass the exam, students must demonstrate the ability to read and accurately translate articles from the Russian press and scholarly journals.
Course Requirements. Each student selects two or three disciplines from the social sciences (economics, government, and history) and one or two disciplines from the humanities (upperlevel Russian language, a non-Russian regional language, linguistics, and literature), for a total of four. Over the course of the two-year program, students must successfully complete at least two approved courses concerning the region in each of the selected four disciplines. One half-course must address questions of national identity and state structure in Russia, Eastern Europe, and/or Central Asia. This half-course may also be counted toward one of the discipline requirements, where appropriate. Electives are selected in consultation with the academic advisor to round out the plan of study. Approved electives typically include theory courses in a discipline that do not directly address the region; additional language study; or courses at one of the professional schools that relate to future career plans.
Seminars. Students must take a minimum of two seminars, and are strongly urged to take more than two.
Thesis. Students are required to write a master’s thesis during the second year, which is counted as the equivalent of two half-courses. The thesis is to be an original paper showing evidence of advanced research in a particular field, and based on primary sources in at least one of the area languages. It is supervised by a member of the Harvard faculty.
Course Offerings
Course offerings vary from year to year. For specific details see Courses of Instruction, published by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. In certain cases, students may cross-register in Harvard’s other professional schools (including the Kennedy School of Government, School of Public Health, Law School, and Business School), as well as in the Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Further information regarding courses and the AM program in general may be obtained by contacting the Regional Studies Program, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, CGIS South Building, 3rd Floor, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138; (617) 495-1194;
reeca@fas.harvard.edu
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
To Apply
Application forms for admission and financial aid may be obtained from the Admissions Office, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Holyoke Center 350, 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138; (617) 495-5396;
admiss@fas.harvard.edu
We encourage online submission of the application.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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