Calendar 2005/2006

Location

Social Sciences Building, Room 506

Faculty number

(403) 220-5537

Fax

(403) 220-9581

E-mail address

grstgrad@ucalgary.ca

Web page URL

http://www.fp.ucalgary.ca/grst/

Master of Arts (MA) degree, thesis or course-based

Specializations are established on an individual basis through discussion between candidate and supervisor, and are approved by the Program Coordinator.

Applicants wishing to undertake a doctoral programme dealing with the literature or history of classical antiquity should contact the Department.

Normally at least eleven full-course equivalents of relevant undergraduate course work are expected for admission to the MA program, with some concentration in the proposed research area. All research areas require proficiency in reading Latin and/or Greek. Competence in reading French, German or Italian must be acquired either before or during the program.

Deadlines for submission of complete applications:

1 February for September admission (when accompanied by a graduate scholarship application)

1 April for September admission (with no scholarship application)

1 September for January admission

Not normally available

In addition to Faculty requirements, the Department requires:

Master of Arts (Thesis-based)

(a)Greek and Roman Studies 603, first-year half-course on research and professional training

(b)Four other seminar half-courses, normally taken in the first year of the program; these may include up to two half-courses outside the department if appropriate to the area of specialization

(c)Four quarter-courses of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (GRST 607), normally taken in Fall and Winter terms of the first and second year

(d)An examination in translation, with dictionary, from French or German or Italian into English (normally to be attempted within the first twelve months of registration)

Master of Arts (Course-based)

(a)Greek and Roman Studies 603, first-year half-course on research and professional training

(b)Eight other seminar half-courses; these may include up to two half-courses outside the department if relevant to the student's particular interests in the field

(c)Four quarter-courses of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (GRST 607), normally taken in Fall and Winter terms of the first and second year

(d)An examination in translation, with dictionary, from French or German or Italian into English (normally to be attempted within the first twelve months of registration).

The department may require up to two half-courses of additional directed studies in order to ensure sufficient preparation in relevant areas. Students are advised of any such requirements upon entry into the program.

Not more than two of the half-courses required in the thesis-based program, and not more than four half-courses in the course-based program, may be taken at the 500-level.

Students studying on a full-time basis are expected to complete the program in two years. Students in thesis-based Master's programs must complete their degrees within four years. Students in course-based Master's programs must complete their degrees within six years.

The Graduate Program Coordinator is normally the interim supervisor for a student entering the program, and will assist the student to find a supervisor within eight months of entering the program. The appointment of a supervisor is subject to approval by the Department Head.

Final oral examinations are closed.

A formal proposal is not required for the MA thesis. The student's thesis topic is defined in consultation with the supervisor, normally within 12 months of entry into the program. It should be referred to the Program Coordinator for approval.

None

The department offers full or partial support through teaching assistantships and graduate research scholarships to selected applicants. No application is needed other than the application for admission.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers numerous awards (listed in the Graduate Calendar) in a university-wide competition. Application forms are included in the admission application package.

Various awards are available from other agencies (federal and provincial governments, private foundations, etc.)

Applicants are encouraged to seek funding vigorously. The department can offer advice on identifying sources.

Note: Graduate Research Scholarships and university scholarships are normally awarded only to students in the thesis-based program.

Enquiries should be addressed to: Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Greek and Roman Studies, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4 (e-mail: grstgrad@ucalgary.ca).

Details concerning the research areas of individual professors may be obtained from the department website at http://www.fp.ucalgary.ca/grst/staff/teachstaff.htm.