2011-2012 graduate studies viewbook

C h i n e s e / F r e n C h / G e r m a n / i t a l i a n / r u s s i a n / s p a n i s h m e d i t e r r a n e a n s t u d i e s & t h e b r e a d l o a F s C h o o l o F e n G l i s h

Middlebury and

Monterey Instituteof International Studies

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Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies

Dates and Fees

Summer 2011 Fees Dates

Summer in Middlebury, Vermont*

Tuition $4,828June 28–August 12

Room & Board $2,475

Summer in Poitiers* (MA in French)


Room & Board $2,839

Summer in Guadalajara* (MA in Spanish)


Room & Board $2,475

* Rolling admissions. For information concerning typical fill-by dates, please refer to go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/apply.

Academic Year 2011–2012

Fees Dates

Chinese: Academic Year

Monterey Institute of International Studies

Tuition $32,000 August 23–May 20 (2010–2011 dates)Estimated Room & Board $12,240

France: Year Abroad

Paris Tuition* $20,500 Early September– mid-JuneEstimated Room & Board† $14,250

Paris with Internship Tuition* $21,500 Early September– mid-JuneEstimated Room & Board† $14,250

Germany: Year Abroad

Berlin, Mainz Tuition* $20,500 Mid-October– mid-JulyEstimated Room & Board† $8,040

Italy: Year Abroad

Florence Tuition* $20,500 Early September– late JuneEstimated Room & Board† $13,950

Russia: Year Abroad

Moscow Tuition* $21,600 Early September– mid-JuneEstimated Room & Board† $11,000

Irkutsk Tuition* $22,350 Early September– mid-JuneEstimated Room & Board† $9,000

Spain: Year Abroad

Madrid Tuition* $20,500 Early September– mid-MayEstimated Room & Board† $11,475

MA in Mediterranean Studies

For information concerning the various options available for this degree track, please refer to page 18 of this publication.

*Tuition figures do not include estimated out-of-pocket expenses for the following: books and supplies, personal expenditures, travel expenses, and visa or residency permits. For information concerning these estimated expenses, please refer to your program of interest at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies.

†Estimates of room and board expenses are based on 2010–2011 figures.

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Middlebury has led the world in full-immersion language, cultural education, and

international studies since 1915, when it launched a summer program in German.

Ranked among the top liberal arts institutions in the U.S., it draws more than 10 percent

of its undergraduate students from other countries. The College awards the Bachelor of

Arts degree in 45 majors, the Master of Arts and Doctor of Modern Languages in six

languages, and the Master of Arts and Master of Letters to graduates of the Bread Loaf

School of English. In addition to its 10 summer Language Schools at sites in Vermont and

California, Middlebury has established Schools Abroad at 34 sites around the world, seven

of which are available for graduate study. On July 1, 2010, the Monterey Institute of

International Studies officially became a graduate school of Middlebury College.

The Monterey Institute continues to offer world-class graduate education in international

policy studies, language education, translation and interpretation, and international business.

To learn more about the various entities of Middlebury, please visit www.middlebury.edu.

The Language Pledge®

The Language Pledge is a formal promise you make to communicate exclusively in your

language of study, creating a total language-immersion environment. Cultural immersion,

while abroad for your academic year or in cocurricular activities at the summer Language

Schools, provides you with a rich framework for meaningful communication. No matter

what your chosen field, this combination of cultural and linguistic fluency will help you to

realize your professional goals.

Master of Arts Degree

When you study at Middlebury you work with some of the world’s leading academic

language professionals and learn alongside motivated peers who share your appetite for

linguistic achievement. In a combination of one summer* plus an academic year,

or in just four summers on our Vermont campus, you can earn your master’s degree.

Doctor of Modern Languages

Students interested in continuing their language studies beyond the MA level can

enroll in the Doctor of Modern Languages (DML) degree program. Unique to

Middlebury, the DML prepares teacher-scholars in two modern foreign languages,

helping them develop as teachers of second-language acquisition, literature, culture

and society, linguistics, and language pedagogy.

*A second summer is required for the Master of Arts in Russian, Chinese, and Mediterranean Studies; it is optional for the Master of Arts in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Middlebury—where effective communication and cultural understanding meet true fluency.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mediterranean Studies . . . . . . . . 18

Russian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Monterey Institute of International Studies . . . . . . . . 30

Bread Loaf School of English . . . 32

Language Schools & Schools Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Career Services & Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36


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Chinese

To become a dynamic and effective teacher of Chinese, you need to know pedagogical theory—and be able to apply it.

China’s growing political, economic, and cultural influence has

created great demand for skilled teachers of Chinese. Pursue your

MA in Chinese at Middlebury and you will enhance your linguistic

facility, build your knowledge of pedagogical theory, and become

fully immersed in Chinese culture as you prepare for a career in

teaching. To help you refine your skills, we have created a living

laboratory in which you will prepare curriculum and use it in

the classroom, under the guidance of experienced educators.

Total immersion—the Middlebury Difference

On our Vermont campus, you will benefit from the Language

Pledge—an agreement you make to communicate only in Chinese

during your time in the program. This immersive environment

allows for rapid advances in fluency and gives you experience in

using the language in classroom situations and as a part of daily life.

Once enrolled in the Graduate Studies in Chinese program,

you can earn your MA in four summers on the Vermont

campus, or by completing an initial summer in Vermont, an

academic year at the Monterey Institute of International Studies

in Monterey, California, and a final summer in Vermont.

“Before I applied to Middlebury,” says John Adams, “I came here to visit. I sat in on a class, and I realized that any other language school would be a waste of time. Middlebury gives me the experience in the target language that will improve my ability as a nonnative speaker, and it covers content that is relevant to my career.”

John plans to use what he’s learned at Middlebury to deliver a better, more enjoyable learning experience for his students. “The contacts that you make here and the information and the ideas that are shared here are invaluable,” he says. “I just want to keep progressing.”

Program Details Admission• Applicants must hold a BA or its equivalent and must have

completed coursework equivalent to a major in Chinese and be able to demonstrate this level of linguistic proficiency.

• All students must complete an initial summer in the Chinese School on the Vermont campus in order to qualify for degree candidacy.

Degree Requirements• Successful completion of 12 course units.

Options• One summer in Vermont, one academic year at the

Monterey Institute of International Studies, and a final summer in Vermont.

• Four summers on the campus in Vermont.

Additional Information• For program dates and fees, please see inside front cover.

• For detailed calendars, degree requirements, and course listings, please visit us online at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/chinese.

student Profile: John AdamsTeacher of ChineseWestchester Academy Country Day School, NC


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MA in VermontA summer at the Chinese School is one of the most challenging—

and rewarding—experiences in language study. As a graduate

student, you will work with leading instructors in the fields of

pedagogy, linguistics, and culture and civilization. Supported

by these experienced educators, you will apply and strengthen

your skills by teaching in actual classrooms. Cultural and

linguistic fluency are constantly reinforced by your participation

in cocurricular activities ranging from sports and the arts to

cooking and discussion groups—all conducted in Chinese.

Academic Year at the Monterey Institute of International StudiesAn affiliate of Middlebury College, the Monterey Institute

of International Studies (MIIS) is dedicated to preparing

professionals for work in fields ranging from diplomacy and

science to business, environmental research, and teaching. Its

faculty includes some of the foremost instructors of second-

language acquisition, pedagogy, and applied linguistics.

Courses at MIIS may be taught in Chinese or English.

sample Courses*—Vermont

• Bridging Theory and Practice: Pedagogical Issues in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

• Introduction to Chinese Linguistics

• Methodology and Materials for Advanced Chinese

• Chinese Thought and Culture: Traditional Patterns, Modern Manifestations

• Modern Chinese Novel and Culture

• Social Changes Reflected in Contemporary Chinese Literature

• Language Teaching Practicum

*For complete course offerings, please visit our Web site.


“ Most of us have teaching experience, so when we’re not in class we exchange ideas. ‘How do you solve this problem?’ ‘How do you go in that direction?’ It’s kind of a gold mine for me.”Kai Zhang MA, Chinese, Middlebury College Kathryn Davis Peace Fellow


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Frenchg r A D u A T e s T u D i e s i n


French

Whether at Middlebury or abroad, French Language School students live the language and culture—and open up exciting new worlds of professional opportunity.


completed coursework equivalent to a major in French and be able to demonstrate this level of linguistic proficiency.

• All students must complete an initial summer in the French School on the Vermont campus in order to qualify for degree candidacy.


Options• One summer in Vermont and one academic year of accelerated

study in Paris.

• One summer in Vermont, one academic year in Paris, and a final summer in Vermont.


• Three summers in Vermont and a summer in Poitiers.


• For detailed calendars, degree requirements, and course listings, please visit us online at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/french.

True fluency means having the ability to read, write, and speak

the language and using those skills to understand the culture,

create productive relationships, and develop effective solutions

to complex problems—no matter where your professional goals

lead you. Middlebury has decades of experience in preparing

graduate students to meet these real-world challenges.


The best way to learn a language is to live it. As a graduate student,

you are supported by the Language Pledge—an agreement you make

to communicate only in French during your time in the program.

This creates a total-immersion environment that leads to unparalleled

progress in language acquisition. And cultural immersion—achieved

through study abroad and cocurricular activities—helps you

acquire the knowledge you need to succeed in fields ranging from

education and business to government, health care, and technology.

You may choose to earn your MA by studying for four

summers on the Middlebury campus in Vermont; completing

an initial summer in Vermont, an academic year in Paris, and

an optional final summer in Vermont; or by completing three

summers in Vermont and a summer in Poitiers, France.

“ When you study another language, you are not only affected by it— you are embraced by it and changed by it.”Eloy F.R. LaBrada Ph.D. Candidate, Comparative Literature Princeton University


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• Une comparaison entre l’Antigone de Sophocle et celle de Jean Anouilh

• Oyono et A. Kourouma: bilan de la colonisation française

• Paul Verlaine, la musique et l’art de la suggestion

• Ecrire “le blanc” de l’Algérie: la réappropriation du récit dans l’œuvre d’Assia Djebar

• Au carrefour entre l’histoire et la mémoire: Shoah et l’évolution d’une mémoire collective de Vichy

• La représentation de la recherche d’identité des enfants d’immigrés dans la littérature

• A l’ombre de Rodin: une étude des œuvres de Camille Claudel

• L’Euro: le catalyseur de la construction européenne

• L’Antiaméricanisme et son double: La Francophobie aux États-Unis depuis le 11 septembre 2001

recent Mémoire and research Paper Topics

sample Courses*—Paris


• Le retour du tragique dans le roman contemporain

• Le roman africain et la narrativité

• Représenter les passions au 17ème siècle

• Traduction

• De la Révolution à la Résistance: La France des 19ème et 20ème siècles

• Culture et société françaises contemporaines

• Histoire des Antilles françaises

• Peinture françaises des 19ème et 20ème siècles

• Le français et les languages de la Méditerranée: études de linguistique romane

• De l’art de bien discourir: de la rhétorique aux méthodes universitaires

• Écrire sur la peinture—écrire et peindre: deux réponses différentes du Surréalisme au Nouveau Roman

• Langue et littérature du Québec

• Théorie et critique littéraires

• Le documentaire francophone: un autre cinéma

• L’extrême droite en France et en Europe

• Histoire de la France—de l’échelle métropolitaine à l’échelle-monde

• La chanson francophone sans frontières: applications pédagogiques

• Concepts de base en didactique des langues: l’apprenant,la langue, l’enseignant

sample Courses*—Poitiers

• La littérature de la deuxième guerre mondiale

• Littérature et photographie

• Cinéma et Société: La France des années soixante et soixante-dix



MA in ParisFounded in 1949, the School in France is Middlebury’s oldest

school abroad. Our academic center in Paris, the Centre Madeleine,

is located in one of the city’s most famous historic districts,

within walking distance of the Palais Garnier, the Louvre, and

the Champs-Elysées. Study in Paris and you will complete the

equivalent of seven course units at the Centre Madeleine and/

or the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 1 or 3, where you will

work alongside French students in mainstream university classes.

The MA in French features a number of academic options,

including courses in literature, civilization, culture, linguistics,

didactics, history, art history, film, and language pedagogy. A

focus on writing, including research papers, will challenge you to

organize ideas and create logical presentations in French—skills

that will benefit you no matter what career path you choose. And,

should you wish to pursue doctoral studies, an optional master’s

thesis and oral defense will provide excellent preparation.

MA in VermontSince 1916, the French School at Middlebury has brought

motivated students and highly skilled teachers together on our

idyllic Vermont campus for summers filled with the exploration

of language and culture. Guided by leading scholars in the

world of French and Francophone studies, you will explore

the language, literature, civilization, pedagogy, culture, and

history of the French-speaking world. You will also participate

in a variety of cocurricular activities designed to reinforce

your linguistic studies and enhance your cultural fluency.

Summer in Poitiers

Home to Roman ruins and magnificent medieval architecture, this

city of 80,000 exudes traditional French culture. Students wishing to

study in France but who do not have the flexibility to spend a full

academic year in Paris may choose to study for three summers on our

Vermont campus and a summer in Poitiers. This program is designed

primarily for students in their third summer of MA coursework.

It’s remarkable how the language skills learned at Middlebury can open doors for our students. Albert Clairmont came to Middlebury in summer 2009 to study French. The language skills Albert learned enabled him to travel to Morocco and work as a translator for researchers studying clandestine migration, a topic he’d developed an interest in while at Middlebury.

Albert is quick to point out the role Middlebury’s unique environment played in his rapid language acquisition. “I doubt that there’s any other environment in which you could meet so many people with common interests,” he says. After finishing his MA, Albert intends to pursue a career in translation.

student Profile: Albert Anthony ClairmontBA, Double Major in Philosophy & Francophone StudiesSewanee: The University of the South



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German


completed coursework equivalent to a major in German and be able to demonstrate this level of linguistic proficiency.

• All students must complete an initial summer in the German School on the Vermont campus in order to qualify for degree candidacy.


Options• One summer in Vermont and one academic year of

accelerated study in Berlin or Mainz.

• One summer in Vermont, one academic year in Berlin or Mainz, and a final summer in Vermont.



• For detailed calendars, degree requirements, and course listings, please visit us online at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/german.

Pursuing a graduate degree in German is a serious commitment. Be sure to choose a school that is as committed as you are.

In 1915, Middlebury College founded the German School, the

first of its foreign language immersion programs. And in 1959

students from the College first ventured to study abroad in Mainz.

Through the decades to the present day, Middlebury has committed

itself to giving its graduate students the richest possible immersion

experience in German language and culture, as well as one of the

most rigorous and rewarding courses of study available anywhere.


The MA in German will allow you to focus on a variety of topics,

including German culture, history, literature, art, theater, politics,

economics, and linguistics. To meet the challenges of the classroom,

you will be supported by the Language Pledge—an agreement you

make to communicate only in German for the duration of your

program. The Pledge creates a total-immersion environment, enabling

you to make remarkable gains in fluency and cultural understanding.

You may choose to earn your MA in a single year, by combining

one summer in Vermont with an academic year in Berlin or Mainz

(with an option for a second summer in Vermont), or by studying

for four summers on the Middlebury campus in Vermont.


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sample Courses*—Berlin


• Moderne Malerei und Literatur um 1900

• Detektivromane des 18. u. 19. Jahrhunderts

• Drei deutsche Revolutionen

• Poesie des 20. Jahrhunderts

• Berlin in der Literatur

• DDR—Ein Verlorenes Land

• Psycholinguistik

• Die Gründung der BRD

• Trauma in der Literatur

• Schreiben und Innere Emigration

• Das Kino und der Rausch: Eine Standardsituation des filmischen Erzählens

• Macht

• Sprache Unterrichten

• Deutsche Sprachstudien für Fortgeschrittene

• Das Dritte Reich

• Projekt Europa: Die Europäische Union und die Rolle Deutschlands im europäischen Integrationsprozess

• Berlin—Eine kulturelle Metropole 1900–2000

• Einführung in die Textanalyse

• Thomas Mann, Nietzsche und Schopenhauer

• Der Dichter Rainer Maria Rilke

• Lyrik des 20. Jahrhunderts

• Die deutsche Romantik im Spiegel des Kunstmärchens

• Angewandte Linguistik für den deutschen Unterricht

• Deutschland nach der Wende

• Faust

• Die Kunst des Schreibens

• Weimarer Republik in Film und Literatur

• Kleist

• Liebeslyrik: Fokus Lyriker-Paare


MA AbroadAfter finishing an initial summer at Middlebury, you will travel

abroad to study alongside native speakers at a German university

in Berlin or Mainz. Mainstream study provides a challenging

atmosphere, but the rewards are great—among them, the opportunity

to dramatically accelerate your academic trajectory while developing

meaningful relationships with native Germans. Over the course

of two semesters, you will take nine courses, six of which must

be concentrated in the following fields: culture, history, literature,

art, theater, film, philosophy, politics, economics, and linguistics.

Berlin

Choose the Berlin option and you will enroll at the Freie

Universität, studying with leading German scholars at one

of the top-ranked universities in Europe for the arts and

humanities. Whether you opt to live in a dormitory or in off-

campus lodging, you will experience the diversity of Germany’s

urban culture—from the fast-moving economic and political

climate to the galleries, fashion districts, and ethnic eateries

that make this dynamic city an emblem of modern Europe.

Mainz

Smaller than Berlin and more influenced by traditional culture,

Mainz has been shaped by history, from the influence of medieval

Christianity to the communications revolution sparked by

Gutenberg’s printing press. In Mainz, you will select among courses

in German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität. You can opt

to live in a dormitory at the university or in off-campus lodging.

The cities of Wiesbaden and Frankfurt are a short train ride away.


“ The professors here are outstanding. Many are native speakers. They know about the subjects they teach, and are experts in their fields. You can’t get better than that anywhere.”Phil VanDenBrinkBS in International Business, BA in GermanAquinas College

After graduating from Brandeis University with degrees in economics and German, Gary Shipp had a life-changing experience at Middlebury. “After starting the master’s program, I began to really think about what I could do with my German. I knew that I wanted to do more than just live in Germany—I had done that before. So I decided to pursue my doctorate.”

Completing a doctorate while living in Germany will be difficult, but Gary feels Middlebury has equipped him for this challenge. “I don’t think there’s anyone who can say that this is not a rigorous curriculum. To be quite honest, when it comes to preparing me for doctoral studies, Middlebury has gone above and beyond.”

MA in VermontExperience the Middlebury German School when you choose to

pursue your MA on our campus in Vermont. In the classroom, analyze

topics from philosophy and politics to literature, art, and film. Outside

the classroom, build language skills and cultural understanding in a

variety of cocurricular activities including cooking, soccer, opera, and

philosophical debate. The six-week sessions are intensive, but if you

are up to the challenge you will earn your MA in just four summers.

student Profile: gary A. shippTeacher of German, Willis High School, Willis, TX



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No combination is more conducive to achievement in Italian graduate studies than motivated students and skilled, dedicated teachers.

Pursue graduate studies in Italian at Middlebury and you will

find yourself working side by side with some of the most focused,

directed students of the Italian language. But that’s only part of the

picture. Our instructors, drawn from among the most prominent

in their fields, provide the skill and guidance you need to chart an

independent course that meets your learning and career goals.


Whether you choose to earn your degree at our Vermont

campus or by studying abroad in Florence, you will experience

a unique environment that immerses you not only in the Italian

language but in historical and contemporary Italian culture. The

key to it all is the Language Pledge—an agreement you make to

communicate only in Italian for the duration of the program.

Talk to a graduate of our MA in Italian program and chances are you

will hear them describe a remarkable period of language acquisition

and academic achievement that has dramatically broadened their

perspective and prepared them to realize their future career goals.


completed coursework equivalent to a major in Italian and be able to demonstrate this level of linguistic proficiency.

• All students must complete an initial summer in the Italian School on the Vermont campus in order to qualify for degree candidacy.


Options• An initial summer in Vermont and one year of accelerated

study in Florence.

• An initial summer in Vermont, one year in Florence, and a final summer in Vermont.



• For detailed calendars, degree requirements, and course listings, please visit us online at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/italian.

Why would a native speaker of Italian and university instructor come to Middlebury to study Italian? Ask Alessia Blad. “What I am learning here is so unexpected,” says Alessia. “The other day, my friends and I were all discussing what we had learned in class about a 19th-century Italian author. How is it possible that we were all so taken by the conversation in class that we had to take it outside, and even to the dinner table? Here you get the best of the best and you get to pick and choose.”

student Profile: Alessia BladInstructor of Italian, University of Notre Dame


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The Premio Famiglia Fede is a scholarship to support graduate students pursuing a Master of Arts degree at the Middlebury Italian School and C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Italy. The scholarship will fund the complete master’s degree program for one student per year. It is designed for students who have already embarked on a business career path and/or are seeking a career in business that embraces the Italian language. The applicant must have a minimum of three years’ work experience outside of the teaching profession following completion of an undergraduate degree.

For additional information, please see go.middlebury.edu/ls/fede.

Premio Famiglia Fede in Italian

MA in FlorenceThe capital of the Tuscany region, Florence is the birthplace of

Renaissance culture and is home to some of the greatest treasures of

the art world. Study abroad in Florence and experience firsthand the

beauty of historic sites such as the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio.

Discover the influence of artists and thinkers like Michelangelo,

Ghiberti, Dante, and Galileo at every turn. Centuries of scholarship

and tradition have made Florence a center for students of Italian art

and architecture, language, science, and history.

In Florence, you will study at two locations. The Sede, Middlebury’s

center, is located in the heart of the old city at the Palazzo Giugni,

designed by renowned architect and sculptor Bartolomeo

Ammannati. The Universitá degli Studi di Firenze has roots in the

14th century and is home to some of Italy’s most respected scholars.

At both the Sede and the university, you will choose from courses in

art history, ancient or modern history, literature, political science,

language, linguistics, theater study, philology, and archaeology.

“ You don’t realize how much potential you have until you have professors who challenge you. Here, they don’t push you in a scary way. They give you opportunities, and naturally everyone runs with them.”Aurora Maria Russo Teacher of Italian, Eastchester High/Middle School, NY

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• Le traduzioni poetiche di Eugenio Montale

• La propaganda fascista attraverso l’Istituto LUCE

• Nuova politica italiana? Nuovi modi di fare “vecchia” politica?

• Una vera e propria rottura nella letteratura italiana gay del Novecento?

• Le contraddizioni fra le teorie di Pasolini e la Meglio Gioventù

• Grazia Deledda e Dacia Maraini: lo sviluppo dell’identità femminile attraverso la scrittura

• Tra realtà e fantasia: la questione meridionale nella letteratura del Novecento

• Insegnare ed imparare l’Italiano attraverso la didattica ludica

• La Lega Nord e gli islamici: una politica di abbellimento dal 1998 al 2002

recent independent research ProjectsMA in VermontThe Italian School at Middlebury provides one of the most intensive

study options available to graduate-level students of Italian, in an

environment with a very low teacher-to-student ratio. In the

classroom, you will build your language skills while pursuing a

concentration in one of four areas: general studies in Italian, literary

studies, language and linguistics, and culture and communication.

Classroom work is only the beginning of your summer at the Italian

School. Outside class, you will reinforce your cultural fluency

through participation in numerous cocurricular activities, all

conducted in Italian. While playing soccer, talking economics,

experimenting with Italian cuisine, acting in a drama, or discussing

the history of Italian film, you will acquire specialized vocabulary and

gain insight into the culture, both past and present. Beyond just

speaking the language, you will find yourself thinking, writing,

joking, and even dreaming in Italian.



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Combine study in a primary and a secondary language as you explore the history and culture of this diverse, vital, and influential region.

Focused on explorations of France, Spain, and Italy, the MA

in Mediterranean Studies enables students to develop insight

into an important cultural, economic, and political region

that has become even more integrated during the age of

globalization. This innovative program is designed for students

seeking a career in international affairs, economic development,

diplomacy, politics, economics, journalism, or education.


When enrolling in the Mediterranean Studies program, you’ll be

asked to select a primary and secondary language from among three

choices: French, Spanish, and Italian. No matter which you choose,

you’ll experience complete immersion in each.The Language

Pledge—an agreement to speak only the languages you are studying

during your enrollment in the program—enables rapid language

acquisition and fosters deep cultural understanding. No other method

provides better preparation for a career in a language-driven field.

student Profile: Jane smith

As an undergraduate, Michael Rolland studied Italian abroad. After graduation, he went to Spain for two years to teach English and study Spanish.

“Once I came back,” Michael says, “I realized that I wanted to go on and do graduate studies in Italian and Spanish. So I decided to pursue the MA in Mediterranean Studies at Middlebury. It’s a way for me to go back to Italy, to integrate my Spanish and Italian, and to attain the same level of fluency in both.” After Middlebury, Michael plans to pursue his doctorate in Romance languages.

“ It’s one thing to speak a language in an academic setting, and another to sit down in the dining hall, to speak to people constantly, to listen to music and read the newspaper in that language. The Language Pledge has made a huge difference for me.” Francesca Minonne MA, Mediterranean Studies, Middlebury College

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Program DetailsThe MA in Mediterranean Studies degree consists of 11 course units (five in one language, six in a second language) to be taken in a combination of summers in Vermont and an academic year in one or more of the C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad, and a 25-page independent research paper worth one unit of credit in one of the two languages studied, for a total of 12 units. Students take five core courses and six elective courses.

N.B.: Applicants to this program must be at the graduate level in both languages and will be required to take the graduate placement exams and oral interviews in both languages. They will have to demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in both languages.

Students have two options to fulfill the degree requirements for the MA in Mediterranean Studies:

Option One

• First summer in Vermont in Language School A: student takes three courses (3 units)

• An academic year abroad in Language School B: three courses in fall semester, two courses and research paper in spring semester (6 units)

• Concluding summer in Vermont in Language School A: student takes three courses (3 units)

Total = 12 units

Option Two

• First summer in Vermont in Language School A: student takes three courses (3 units)

• Second summer in Vermont in Language School A: student takes three courses (3 units)

• Concluding academic year abroad in Language School B: student takes three courses in fall semester, two courses and research paper in spring semester (6 units)

Total = 12 units

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sample Courses*—Electives

sample Courses*—Core

• Modes of Critical Theory

• Identity through Literature

• Staging the Other: Literature-Cinema-Poetry-Theater

• European Identity after the Process of Unification

• Politics in a Unified Europe

• Culture/Civilization

• Art History

• Political and Social Studies

• Cinema

• Linguistics

• Theater

• Literature

• Stylistics

• Pirandello and the Mediterranean

• Mediterranean Boccaccio: Geography, Magic and Poetry between Paris, Florence and Naples

• The French Revolution and Napoleon in the Mediterranean Basin


• Early Periods of History and Culture in Mediterranean Civilization

• Modern Periods of History and Culturein Mediterranean Civilization

• Mediterranean Identity throughLiterature-Cinema-Poetry-Theater

• Language and Migration

• Mediterranean Dimension: Oral and Body Language, Folklore, Religion & Death, Life Rituals: Food and Leisure

DetailsFor program dates and fees, please see our Web site at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/fees.

For detailed calendars, degree requirements, and course listings, please visit us online at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/mediterranean.


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Russiang r A D u A T e s T u D i e s A T T h e K A T h r y n w A s s e r M A n

D A v i s s C h O O L O F


Russian

To truly master the Russian language, linguistic and cultural immersion are of critical importance.

To engage effectively with the world in Russian, you need

superior language skills and deep cultural understanding.

Whether you plan to use your Russian for business, research,

translation, or education, this powerful combination will help

you focus your studies and achieve your career goals.


The Language Pledge—a promise to speak only Russian during

your time in the program—provides a constant immersion

environment. Reading, writing, speaking, and thinking in Russian,

you will challenge yourself as never before and push your

language skills to a higher level than you imagined possible.

At Middlebury, “immersion” also includes Russian culture. On

our Vermont campus, take part in cocurricular activities ranging

from art and cooking to music and sports—all conducted in

Russian. And while abroad, experience the culture firsthand—

studying in local universities, exploring urban oases and historic

sites, and building relationships with the people who call this

deeply traditional and rapidly evolving nation home.


completed coursework equivalent to a major in Russian and be able to demonstrate this level of linguistic proficiency.

• All students must complete an initial summer in the Davis School of Russian on the Vermont campus in order to qualify for degree candidacy.


Options• One summer in Vermont, one year in Moscow or Irkutsk, and

a final summer in Vermont.



• For detailed calendars, degree requirements, and course listings, please visit us online at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/russian.


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MA AbroadAfter completing a summer at Middlebury, you will take mainstream

classes with native speakers at a Russian university for an academic

year, as well as courses designed specifically for Middlebury students.

Course studies include Russian literature, history, politics, and

culture. You will also begin researching and writing your thesis.

Normally, graduate students study in Moscow; with approval,

those with a particular interest in Siberia or Siberian studies may

choose to study in Irkutsk, located on Lake Baikal. Upon successful

completion of a final summer on our Vermont campus, where

you will finish your thesis, you will be awarded your degree.

Moscow

This cosmopolitan city is at the heart of Russia’s political and cultural

life. Fast-moving and vibrant, yet still connected to traditional

ways of life, Moscow is a center of urban sophistication that

is home to an international business community of more

than 100,000. Your studies in Moscow will take place at the

Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU), one of

the country’s most progressive educational environments.

irkutsk

Known as the “Pearl of Siberia,” Irkutsk offers charms of its

own, including classical theater and a culture influenced by both

European and indigenous traditions. Nearby Lake Baikal, the

world’s deepest freshwater lake, is home to hundreds of unique

species and is a critical center for environmental studies. In Irkutsk,

you will study at Irkutsk State University, the oldest institution of

higher education in Eastern Siberia.

• Russian Fairy Tales and Their Connection with the Teaching of the Russian Language

• Female Migrants from Kyrgyzstan Working in Moscow

• Poetic Intonation and Translation

• Transformation of the Stanislavsky System in America

• The Role of Dreams in the Structure of Dostoevsky’s A Raw Youth

• Discussion of George W. Bush’s Foreign Policy in the Russian Press: Problems of Discourse Analysis

• The Role of Ballet Dancers in Creating Acting Styles of Pre-Revolutionary Russian Cinema

recent MA Theses


After working for a number of years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Calvin Garner was ready for a career change. He wanted to study international relations at George Washington University, but didn’t know how he would fulfill his language requirement while pursuing full-time study. So he came back to Middlebury in the summer to pursue graduate-level studies in Russian.

“There is a clear advantage for those people who have the cultural understanding that real experience in the language brings,” Calvin says. “I know that my time at Middlebury is going to be that extra piece that sets me apart from most of my competition.”

student Profile: Calvin garnerBA, Double Major in Political Science and RussianMiddlebury College


“ Whether it’s bumping into a professor in the cafeteria or walking to see a lecture after dinner, Middlebury helps break down the artificial barriers between native speakers and students of the language.”Liz EwaskioBA, Comparative Religion, Carleton College

MA in VermontDuring the intensive summer session on our campus in

Middlebury, you will earn three units of credit while working

within a broad range of academic disciplines, including language,

linguistics, culture, literature, and film. You will also participate in

cocurricular activities designed to build language skills and cultural

understanding: discuss post-Soviet economics, play the balalaika, or

explore traditional cooking, in addition to dozens of other choices.

And in four rewarding and challenging summers, you can earn

your Master of Arts in Russian.

sample Courses*—Vermont (“spetskursy”)

sample Courses*—Russia

• Works of Chekhov

• Russian Literature, 1920–30s

• Silver Age Literature

• Russian History to 1700

• 19th-century Russian History

• History of Russia, 15th–18th Centuries

• Communicative History of Russia

• Russian Cultural History, 20th Century

• Russian Mass (Pop) Culture

• History of Russian Literature 1870–1890

• Russian Folklore

• Theory and History of Russian Verse

• Russian Émigré Literature

• Russian Political History, 1861–1991

• 20th-century Russian History

• History of Moscow

• Russian Political Culture

• Economic History of Russia

• History of Russian Film

• Russian Art History, 1000–1700

• Russian Film 1930–WWII

• Russian Film 1970–Present

• History of Russian Philosophy




Spanishg r A D u A T e s T u D i e s i n


Spanish

Choose a language program that’s designed with the flexibility you need to achieve your academic and career goals.

At Middlebury, studying a language means more than the pursuit

of linguistic fluency. Our graduate students approach their

studies with intention—building language skills and cultural

awareness in preparation for a future in business, government,

academia, public health, and dozens of other fields. The program

offers the flexibility you need to earn an MA in Spanish while

pursuing your career goals—whatever those goals might be.


Study on our Vermont campus, abroad in Madrid, or at our

summer Language School in Guadalajara, and choose from intensive

courses in political science, literature, Spanish and Latin American

culture, and pedagogy, all supported by the Language Pledge.

This agreement to speak only Spanish during your time in

the program helps to create a unique immersion environment

designed to support independent exploration, maximize language

acquisition, and foster the cultural understanding you need to

thrive in the classroom and in the Spanish-speaking world.


completed coursework equivalent to a major in Spanish and be able to demonstrate this level of linguistic proficiency.

• All students must complete an initial summer in the Spanish School on the Vermont campus in order to qualify for degree candidacy.


Options• One summer in Vermont and one academic year of

accelerated study in Madrid.

• An initial summer in Vermont, one year in Madrid, and a final summer in Vermont.


• An initial summer in Vermont, and a choice of either Vermont or Guadalajara in the remaining three summers of study.

• The Spanish program in Guadalajara also accepts MA and doctoral students enrolled in other programs at an accredited university. For more information on this option please contact the Spanish School.


• For detailed calendars, degree requirements, and course listings, please visit us online at go.middlebury.edu/gradstudies/spanish.

“ My background knowledge is so much deeper now. And I’ll have more options if I want to work in a different area or a different school. There’s even a possibility of moving up to teaching at the university level.”David E. LittleTeacher of Spanish, New York City


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• El subjuntivo

• Sociolingüística

• Fonética y pronunciación

• Quijote

• El cuento hispanoamericano

• Arte en los museos de Madrid: la colección del Prado

• Obras clásicas de la literatura española

sample Courses*—Guadalajara

sample Courses*—Spain


• Subjuntivo

• Introducción a la lingüística hispánica

• Fonética y fonología españolas

• Adquisición de segunda lengua: aplicaciones pedagógicas

• Cultura mexicana

• Arte de México

• Documental social y politico en el México contemporáneo

• Literatura moderna y cultura visual en América Latina

• Narrativa jalisciense del siglo XX

• Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz y la cultura del Barroco

• Amor y erotismo en la poesía del Siglo de Oro

• El Neoliberalismo y la literatura latinoamericana

• Historia del idioma español

• El español en América

• Lexicografía y el diccionario de la Real Academia

• La Guerra Civil española

• Judíos, cristianos y musulmanes en la España medieval

• Mito y realismo en la identidad nacional española

• Exiliados españoles en Norteamérica

• Cine latinoamericano del nuevo milenio

• Gabriel García Márquez y la novela total

• Religión y literatura latinoamericana

• Arte contemporáneo de México

• Metodología de la enseñanza

• Tecnología en la enseñanza


MA in MadridAfter completing an initial summer on the Vermont campus, you will

study for a full academic year at the Sede Prim, the Middlebury

College School in Spain. Located in Madrid’s culturally vibrant

Chueca neighborhood, the Sede Prim offers courses designed

specifically for our students and taught by some of the most

renowned scholars in Spain, including university professors and other

specialists in the fields of language, literature, culture and civilization,

and pedagogy.

Living in Madrid for a full year, you will have the opportunity to visit

many of Spain’s artistic, historic, and cultural landmarks. You can view

masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco at the Museo

Nacional del Prado, explore literature and history at the Biblioteca

Nacional, and immerse yourself in contemporary Spanish culture at

the marketplaces, theaters, restaurants, and cafés found throughout the

Chueca neighborhood.



Emma Budwig speaks Spanish as her primary language at home. But at Middlebury, she discovered that there’s more to language learning than speaking the language. “The professors here, from all over the world, are fabulous,” Emma says.

“The cocurricular activities, from movies to concerts and roundtable discussions, provide enrichment far beyond the classroom.”

Emma has also discovered how graduate work at Middlebury can attract the attention of prospective employers. “I am positive that having a Middlebury degree on my résumé was the reason that I was chosen for an interview,” she says. “This fall, I’ll be moving out to San Francisco to start my new job.”

• Traducción y Relaciones Internacionales

• Oralidad en la literatura española

• Indigenismo en la literatura latinoamericana

• El exilio y el mundo literario

• Educación e inmigración

• El progreso oral en las estancias en el extranjero

• Literatura infantil

recent research TopicsSummer in GuadalajaraIf you wish to study in a Spanish-speaking culture but are unable to

pursue a full academic year in Spain, you can choose to study for one

summer in Guadalajara at the first summer Language School campus

established outside the United States. Designed primarily for students

in their third summer of MA coursework, the Guadalajara program

concentrates its offerings on the literature and culture of Latin

America (Mexico in particular) and also includes courses in

linguistics. In addition to our organized day-trip and cocurricular

activities, students also travel in Mexico, and enjoy the many cultural

activities of the city.

MA in VermontDuring the Spanish Civil War, the Spanish School on our

Vermont campus served as a critical center of free thought and

discourse. You will continue that tradition during intensive summer

sessions that help you achieve insight into historic and contemporary

Spanish-speaking cultures while increasing your linguistic facility.

Outside the classroom, you’ll participate in a variety of in-language

cocurricular activities, from soccer and cooking to drama and art.

After successfully completing four summers, you will earn your

Master of Arts in Spanish.

student Profile: emma BudwigMiddle School Teacher of SpanishSan Francisco Friends School



For more than half a century, the Monterey Institute of

International Studies has been preparing emerging leaders to bridge

cultural, organizational, and language barriers and craft practical,

sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.

Offering programs in international policy studies, translation and

interpretation, business, language education, and environmental

policy, the Monterey Institute emphasizes intercultural awareness

and interdisciplinary, immersive learning experiences throughout

its curriculum. Environmental policy students develop sustainable

business plans with MBA students, translation and interpretation

students practice their skills interpreting student-organized trade

and development conferences, and most students take content-

based language courses that develop both language skills and

cultural competence. This interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral approach is

reflected also in the Center for Advising and Career Services, where

a collaborative group of cross-trained advisers provides support and

guidance to students from admission through graduation, and beyond.

The Monterey Institute’s intimate 800-student campus and 11

degree programs attract students from more than 50 countries

every year. From the halls of the United Nations to the

boardrooms of Hong Kong, from the Brazilian rainforest to

the villages of sub-Saharan Africa, Monterey Institute graduates

are teaching and translating, building coalitions and building

companies—connecting the world, and making a difference.

Preparing students with a global mindset for professional, international careers.

Monterey Institute of International Studies

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For more information:Monterey Institute of International Studies 460 Pierce Street Monterey, CA 93940 831.647.4123 or 800.824.7235 toll-free in the United States [email protected] www.miis.edu

Program Dates and FeesAcademic Year in Monterey, CA PrOgrAM DATes: August 23-May 20 (2010-2011 dates)TuiTiOn: $32,000 (2010-2011 fees)rOOM/BOArD: $12,240 (2010-2011 fees)

Master’s Degrees and Professional Certification Programs

• Master of Arts in International Policy Studies

• Master of Arts in International Environmental Policy (IEP)

• Master of Public Administration (MPA)

• Master of Arts in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (MANPTS)

• Peace Corps Master’s International MPA Program

• Peace Corps Master’s International IEP Program

• Certificate in Development Project Management*

• Certificate in Conservation Leadership*

• Certificate in Global Trade and Development*

• Master of Arts in Translation

• Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation

• Master of Arts in Conference Interpretation

• Master of Arts in Translation and Localization Management

• Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Languages

• Peace Corps Master’s International TESOL program

• Certificate in Teaching Foreign Languages*

• Certificate in Language Program Administration*

• Certificate in Computer-Assisted Language Learning*

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management

• Peace Corps Master’s International MBA program

• Dual-degree programs in Policy, Environmental Policy, or Localization

• Curricular specializations in Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, and other areas

LocationLocated on the Monterey Peninsula along California’s scenic Central

Coast, the Monterey Institute is just blocks from the legendary

Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. Scenic trails, sandy beaches,

and a lively downtown featuring fine dining, entertainment, and

the arts are all part of life in Monterey, California’s first capital city.

Scholarships and Financial AidApplicants may be eligible for competitive, merit-based scholarships,

need-based grants, loans, and part-time jobs to help defray expenses

during enrollment. Many students also receive tuition assistance from

their employers.

*Nondegree program

“The international environmentalpolicy program at MIIS offered a unique means of integrating my disparate interests in environmental policy, business, and East Asia. This—combined with the school’s excellent reputation and the chance to pursue advanced language study— was the deciding factor in my coming to the Monterey Institute.”Ben Foster MA, International Environmental Policy, Monterey Institute of International Studies

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Bread Loaf s C h O O L O F e n g L i s h


Pursue your MA or M.Litt. in an intensive six-week summer program offered at four remarkable sites, each with a world-class faculty and a tradition of excellence. It’s a unique, exhilarating, and transformative experience, tailored especially for secondary-school teachers.

Since 1920, the Bread Loaf School of English has offered a rich array of graduate courses in literature, the teaching of writing, creative

writing, and theater arts. You can earn your degree in four to five summers, at one or more of the campuses. You can also become

part of the innovative Bread Loaf Teacher Network, which keeps Bread Loaf students in touch and in action year-round.

Continuing Graduate EducationStudents may enroll in a nondegree capacity and receive

a Certificate in Continuing Graduate Education upon

successful completion of a summer’s study.

UndergraduatesExceptionally able undergraduate students with strong

backgrounds in literary studies may enroll in courses during

the summer between their junior and senior years.

Bread Loaf Campus LocationsRipton, VermontThe central campus of the Bread Loaf School of English

is located outside Middlebury, in Vermont’s Green

Mountains. The campus is home to the Bread Loaf Acting

Ensemble and offers many opportunities for study and

participation in theater, as well as in traditional fields.

Located at the edge of the Green Mountain National Forest,

Bread Loaf in Vermont offers ready access to hiking trails,

including the Long Trail. The large, scenic campus and nearby

lakes and rivers offer many opportunities for recreation.

Program Details The Master of Arts (MA)To earn an MA, you must successfully complete the equivalent

of 10 courses over four to five summers. No thesis is required.

The curriculum is divided into six groups: (I) writing and the

teaching of writing; (II) English literature through the 17th

century; (III) English literature since the 17th century;

(IV) American literature; (V) world literature; and (VI) theater arts.

The Master of Letters (M.Litt.) Designed for highly qualified candidates already holding an MA

in English, the M.Litt. advances beyond the MA in a specialized

way. You can design your own concentration, focusing on a

traditional literary period such as the Renaissance or constructing

a transhistorical or interdisciplinary program. No thesis is required,

but to earn your degree you must pass a comprehensive written

and oral examination, or the equivalent, in your field of study.



sample Course Offerings in 2010*

• Shakespeare: On the Page and On the Stage

• African American Literature since 1940

• Atlantic Crossings: Anglo-American Literary Relations

• Drama in the Classroom

• Hip Hop, Youth Culture, and Critical Pedagogy

• Romantic Poetry: Vision and Optical Culture

• The King James Bible

• The Literature of Friendship

• Chaucer

• Religion and the Twentieth-Century American Novel

• Modern British Fiction

• Opera at 7,000 Feet

• The Twentieth-Century Global Novel

• American Indian Literature

• Thinking Theory

• Renaissance Stage Comedy

• The Social Character of the Victorian Novel

• Evolving Forms of Literacy: Writing and Digital Media

*Complete summer 2011 course descriptions for each campus will be posted in December at go.middlebury.edu/blse/campuses.

Oxford, EnglandEach student at Bread Loaf in Oxford selects one seminar as a

two-unit summer program. Each seminar usually includes six

students. Oxford tutors place heavy emphasis on independent

study, providing challenges and support for individual students.

Bread Loaf has exclusive use of Lincoln College during the summer

session. Located in the center of the city of Oxford, Lincoln is

one of the smallest and most beautiful of the Oxford colleges.

Oxford courses often include excursions to relevant locales, and the

School offers trips to London or Stratford-upon-Avon theaters.

Santa Fe, New MexicoLocated at St. John’s College, at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo

Mountains, Bread Loaf in New Mexico offers a curriculum

emphasizing the literatures of the Southwest and opera, as well

as traditional fields. In addition to Santa Fe, local options for

exploration include Albuquerque, Acoma, Taos, and some of

the most significant archaeological sites in the United States.

Asheville, North CarolinaThe University of North Carolina, at the foot of the Blue

Ridge Mountains, is home to Bread Loaf ’s newest campus. The

curriculum offered at this location emphasizes Southern and

African American literature. Known for its lively arts and music

community, the Asheville area offers numerous nearby opportunities

for hiking, mountain climbing, and white-water rafting.

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The Middlebury summer Language Schools offer students of all levels world-class language instruction in 10 languages.

• The Language Schools currently enroll about 1,500 students. The largest school, Spanish, has about 300 students on campus, while the smallest, Hebrew, has about 40.

• The Language Schools’ faculty includes native and nonnative linguists and language professionals from all over the world. The student/faculty ratio is 5:1.

• Most students acquire a year of college-level language learning in one summer at Middlebury.

• All 10 Language Schools offer coursework from beginning through advanced levels of study.

• Students are involved in a wide range of cocurricular activities that include soccer, drama, dancing, musical groups, art, literature, current events, and religious clubs. All interaction takes place in the target language.

• All Language Schools students are eligible to apply for financial aid based on need. In the summer of 2010, 42 percent of our students received grants averaging $5,454.

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The C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad offer linguistic and cultural immersion programs to qualified undergraduate students who seek to truly live the language.

• Middlebury offers programs in 13 countries at 34 sites organized in nine Schools Abroad.

• At most sites students have the option of enrolling directly in universities alongside local students. At some sites, students also have the option of taking a combination of classes at local institutions and courses at centers operated by Middlebury College.

• Approximately one-third of the participants are students from institutions other than Middlebury College, who then generally transfer courses taken abroad to their home institution.

• Each School Abroad has on-site staff who assist with course selection, housing, and internships.

• The Schools Abroad adhere to the same Language Pledge as the Middlebury Language Schools.

For more information: go.middlebury.edu/sa

The Language Schools The Schools AbroadArabic Chinese French german hebrew italian Japanese Portuguese russian spanish

China France germany italy Japan Latin America Middle east russia spain

Admission Requirements All candidates for a Master of Arts from Middlebury College must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Language Schools candidates must also have completed coursework equivalent to a major in the target language and be able to demonstrate this level of linguistic proficiency. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for either the Language Schools or the Bread Loaf School of English. Candidates to the MA in Mediterranean Studies must have graduate-level proficiency in two of the following languages: French, Italian, and Spanish.

Financial AidIn the summer of 2010, 42 percent of our students received grants. The average grant was $5,454. During the 2009-10 academic year, 36 percent of Middlebury graduate students received grant aid. The average grant was $14,785. All students are eligible to apply for financial aid, and all aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need. Language Schools graduate students receive 100 percent of demonstrated need. Bread Loaf School of English graduate students receive up to 100 percent of demonstrated need; some Bread Loaf graduate students are also eligible for special non-need-based fellowships. Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The application for financial aid for the Language Schools and the Bread Loaf School of English will be available no later than November 1, 2010.

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ronald D. LiebowitzPresident of Middlebury College Ph.D., Columbia University

Michael e. geislerVice President for Language Schools, Schools Abroad, and Graduate Programs Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Jeffrey w. CasonDean of International Programs Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

James h. MaddoxDirector of the Bread Loaf School of English Ph.D., Yale University

sunder ramaswamyPresident of Monterey Institute of International Studies Ph.D., Purdue University

Administration The Language Schools The Schools Abroad

The school in FranceDavid Paoli Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., Stanford University

The school in germanyHeike Fahrenberg Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., Johannes Gutenberg-Universität

The school in italyRosa Cuda Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., University of Toronto

The school in russiaNana Tsikhelashvili Associate Professor and Director Kandidat, Russian State University for the Humanities

The school in spainKim Griffin Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., The Ohio State University

The Chinese schoolJianhua Bai, Director Professor of Chinese, Kenyon College Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

The French schoolAline Germain-Rutherford, Director Associate Professor of French, University of Ottawa Ph.D., La Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris III

The german schoolDoris Kirchner, Director Associate Professor of German, University of Rhode Island Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

The italian schoolAntonio Vitti, DirectorProfessor of Italian Cinema,Indiana UniversityPh.D., University of Michigan

The Kathryn wasserman Davis school of russianJason Merrill, Director Associate Chair for undergraduate studies in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, and African Languages, Michigan State University Ph.D., University of Kansas

The spanish schoolJacobo Sefamí, Director Professor, University of California, Irvine Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Career ServicesFor every graduate student who wonders about applying classroom experiences to real-life situations, Middlebury College’s Career Services Office (CSO) offers a world of opportunities. CSO provides students the chance to explore and solidify career interests, improve self-marketing techniques, and maximize networking opportunities—all in the effort to achieve a personal career plan or goal.

The Career Services Office welcomes all Language Schools and Bread Loaf School of English students. Career counselors are available to discuss your individual skills and strengths, assess your value in the job market, and offer advice on how to network professionally and create an effective job campaign. CSO also supports students during the summer and beyond with continued access to CSO’s Web-based resources. Middlebury maintains a comprehensive database of graduate and undergraduate alumni willing to help students in the networking process.


Photography: Nelson Caldwell, Elizabeth Clauser, Lindsay Dobucki, Bob Handelman, Jack Jessup, Casey Kelbaugh, Remy Mansfield, John Warner Photography (courtesy of UNCA)

Design: Scuola Group

writing: Gary Miller, Allegheny Editorial

editorial: Nelson Caldwell

Printing: Printed by Villanti and Sons, Printers, Inc. Manufactured using 100% certified renewable energy.

Paper: Printed on Cascades Rolland ST50, 80-lb. text and 80-lb. Opaque 50 cover. This paper is derived from 50% post-consumer recycled fiber and manufactured using biogas.

Savings derived from using post-consumer recycled fiber in lieu of virgin fiber:

14 trees not cut down

825 lbs. solid waste not generated

2,021 lbs. atmospheric emissions eliminated

7,790 gallons water/wastewater flow saved

This amount of biogas energy is equivalent to:

0.3 american football field(s)

a shower of 1.6 day(s)

emissions of 0.2 automobile(s) per year

Commitment to safetyMiddlebury College has endorsed the “Guidelines for Responsible Study Abroad: Health and Safety,” established by the Inter-Organization Task Force on Safety and Responsibility in Study Abroad.

statement of nondiscriminationMiddlebury College complies with applicable provisions of state and federal law which prohibit discrimination in employment, or in admission or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, place of birth, or service in the armed forces of the United States, or against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability. Because of varying circumstances and legal requirements, such provisions may not apply to programs offered by the College outside the United States. This is consistent with the College’s intent to comply with the requirements of applicable law. Individuals with questions about the policies governing such programs should direct inquiries to the Dean of International Programs, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 05753.

DisclaimerMiddlebury College endeavors to present an accurate overview of the programs, facilities, and fees of the Schools Abroad in this publication. However, Middlebury College reserves the right to alter any program, facilities, or fees described in this publication without notice or obligation.

Accreditation Middlebury College is accredited by the Vermont State Department of Education and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states. Membership in one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States indicates that the school or college has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.

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