School of Global and International Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Departmental E-mail: reei [at] indiana [dot] edu

Departmental URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~reeiweb/

The Russian and East European Institute is affiliated with the new School of Global and International Studies (SGIS) in the College of Arts and Sciences, dedicated to providing Indiana University graduate students with the intellectual tools they will need to live, work, and thrive in the globalized world of the twenty-first century.  Degree programs associated with SGIS emphasize language proficiency, cultural competency, and in-depth training in qualitative and quantitative methodologies.  SGIS students will enjoy unparalleled access to a stellar faculty and professional development opportunities.  For further information regarding the mission, structure and resources of the School of Global and International Studies see http://sgis.indiana.edu/.

(Please note that when conferring University Graduate School degrees, minors, certificates, and sub-plans, The University Graduate School’s staff use those requirements contained only in The University Graduate School Bulletin.)

Curriculum

Curriculum
Courses
Faculty

Degree Programs

The Russian and East European Institute (REEI) offers two Master of Arts programs in Russian and East European studies tracks, five dual degree programs, and one joint degree program.

• Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration with the Kelley School of Business
• Master of Arts and Master of Library Science with the Department of Information and Library Science in the School of Informatics and Computing
• Master of Arts and Master of Information Science with the Department of Information and Library Science in the School of Informatics and Computing
• Master of Arts and Master of Public Affairs with the School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• Master of Arts and Master of Public Health with the School of Public Health
• Master of Arts and Master of Arts with the School of Journalism
• Master of Arts and Master of Science in Security Informatics with the School of Informatics and Computing
• Master of Arts and Juris Doctorate with Maurer School of Law

The Russian and East Europe­an Institute master’s program gives students a broad under­standing of the geographical area and its peoples while provid­ing the opportunity to examine in depth the aspect of Russian and East European studies that most interests them. The dual degrees add high-level professional training. Students may focus on the study of Russia, another country or region of the former Soviet Union, or East Central or Southeastern Europe. Within their chosen geographic area, students may concentrate on the study of a particular discipline (business, history, library science, information science, political science, literature, public affairs, or some other) while also taking courses outside of that discipline. REEI also offers a Graduate Certificate Program and a Ph.D. Minor Program. For information on the History M.A. in Russian and East European History, see the History Department.

Master of Arts Degree

The REEI master’s degree program is intended to prepare area specialists for nonacademic careers in government and private-sector fields such as research and foreign aid, or in exchange organizations, journalism, and business. Students may also choose to follow the REEI degree with advanced graduate studies. The program normally takes two years to complete. Its aim is to provide a broad interdisciplinary introduction to the Russian and East European area, with language competency appropriate for professional research. REEI also offers a Mid-Career Professional Track M.A. degree in Russian and East European area studies, which aims to add to and refine the area expertise professional and commissioned officers have acquired through their career.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with evidence of superior ability and comple­tion of the Graduate Record Examination. Students who intend to specialize in East Central, European, Southeast European, or Central Asian studies do not need previous study in languages of those areas for admission. For work in Russian area studies, proficiency in Russian language equivalent to two years of col­lege study is required.

Course Requirements

Thirty (30) credit hours of graduate course work to be distribut­ed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East Europe­an Area Studies [3 credits] to be taken the first fall semester of enrollment; (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group; (3) four courses [3 credits each] in the area of concentra­tion. The concentration can be disciplinary (e.g., comparative politics, or business and economics); or it can be geographic (e.g., East Central Europe or Russia); and (4) REEI R601 Inter­disciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits]. All course requirements must be completed with an average grade of B or above.

M.A. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Examination

The paper by a student in the Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies (R601) usually becomes the M.A. essay. The essay must be interdisciplinary in focus and use research in the language of concentration as a defining element. In other words, the foreign language sources must form part of the foundation on which the argument of the es­say rests. Three REEI faculty members evaluate the essay and administer an oral examination that explores the interdisciplin­ary implications of the essay within the context of the student’s graduate course work. The essay should not exceed 13,000 words in length (not counting footnotes/endnotes, bibliogra­phy, or tabular material).

Language Requirement

Students are expected to demonstrate at least intermediate oral competency in an approved area language through oral examination. Proficiency is measured through a conversational exam on a variety of topics, including but not limited to home, school, history, current events, and a student's research. Assessment of proficiency demonstrate the ability to handle successfully uncomplicated tasks and social situations requiring an exchange of basic information related to their work, school, recreation, particular interests, and areas of competence. Reading proficiency is demonstrated by the required use of area language source materials for students' MA Essay. To achieve this, students ordinarily continue their language training while at IU. For more information on the exam, please contact the REEI Advisor.

An approved area language is any language that is used with regularity in the geographic region covered by REEI. These include, but are not limited to: Bosnian, Croatian, Czech, Estonian, Finnish, Greek (Modern), Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and Yiddish. For more information, please contact an REEI Advisor.

Language hours do not count towards the necessary credit hours for an REEI MA degree unless otherwise stated in the degree plan information. Up to 6 hours of languages coursework is approved for use towards the Mid-Career Professional Track degree plan.

Mid-Career Professional M.A. track (M.A.)

Thirty (30) credit hours of graduate course work to be distributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits]; (2) from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group; (3) three courses [3 credits each] in the area of concentration (these courses should be selected in consultation with the REEI graduate advisor). One of these courses will be R601 Colloquium in Russian and East European Area Studies; and (4) two language courses, relevant to the student's concentration, taken at the graduate level [up to 6 credits].

All course requirements must be completed with an average grade of B or above.

M.A. Culminating Presentation

For the Mid-Career Professional Track, a Master's Essay is not required, but  students will submit two pieces of work, totaling 25-30 pages in length, to a committee of REEI affiliated professors to review. They will also make a presentation on their research to an appropriate venue, including but not limited to REEI-R600, REEI-R601, etc.

Language Requirements

Successful completion of REEI Oral Proficiency Examination in one area language (same as for the Master of Arts degree--please see previous description).

Dual Degree Programs

Dual Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies and Master of Business Administration (M.A./M.B.A.)

The Russian and East European Institute and the Kelley School of Business jointly offer a three-year program that qualifies students for a dual master’s degree. Study for the dual degree (M.A./M.B.A.) can be combined for a total of 66 credit hours rather than the 84 credit hours required for the two degrees taken separately. All dual-degree students should expect to pay University Graduate School tuition rates for approximately half of their enrolled semesters at IU and professional school tuition rates for the other half. Both degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

Admission Requirements

Same as for the Master of Arts degree except that application must also be made to the Kelley School of Business for study toward the Master of Business Administration degree. Students must be accepted by both units in order to be admitted to the program.

REEI Course Requirements

Twenty-four (24) credit hours of graduate course work to be distributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits] to be taken the first fall semester of enrollment; (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and litera­ture group; (3) two courses [3 credits each] in the concentra­tion area of international business management. These courses should be selected in consultation with the REEI graduate advi­sor; (4) R601 Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits].

Business Course Requirements

Forty-two (42) credit hours of graduate courses. Full informa­tion on the M.B.A. curriculum is contained in the Kelley School of Business Bulletin.

M.A./M.B.A. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Examination

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except the M.A. essay committee should consist of REEI and Kelley School of Business professors.

Language Requirements

Successful completion of REEI Oral Proficiency Examination in one area language (same as for the Master of Arts degree—please see previous description).

Dual Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies and Master of Information Science (M.A./M.I.S.)

The Russian and East European Institute and the Department of Information and Library Science jointly offer a three-year pro­gram that qualifies students for a dual master’s degree. Study for the dual degree (M.A./M.I.S.) can be combined for a total of 60 credit hours rather than the 72 credit hours required for the two degrees taken separately. All dual-degree students should expect to pay University Graduate School tuition rates for ap­proximately half of their enrolled semesters at IU and profes­sional school tuition rates for the other half. Both degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

Admissions Requirements

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except that application must also be made to the Department of Information and Library Science for study toward the Master of Information Science degree. Students must be accepted by both units to be admit­ted to the program.

REEI Course Requirements

Twenty-four credit hours of graduate course work to be dis­tributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits] to be taken the first fall of enrollment; (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group; (3) Z629 Topics in Information Sources and Services: Slavic Bibliography or Z542 International Information Issues [either Z629 or Z542 or R610 should include a web-based bibliography project.]; (4) Z605 Internship in Information and Library Science, [research must be conducted in an area pertinent to REEI]; and (5) R601 Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits].

Information and Library Science Course Requirements

Thirty-six (36) credit hours of graduate course work. Full infor­mation on the M.I.S. curriculum is contained in the Department of Information and Library Science Bulletin.

M.A./M.I.S. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Examination

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except M.A. essay com­mittee should consist of REEI and Department of Information and Library Science professors.

Language Requirement

Successful completion of the REEI Oral Proficiency Examination in one area language (same as for the Master of Arts degree—please see previous description).

Dual Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies and Master of Library Science Degree (M.A./M.L.S.)

The Russian and East European Institute and the Department of Information and Library Science jointly offer a three-year pro­gram that qualifies students for a dual master’s degree. Study for the dual degree (M.A./M.L.S.) can be combined for a total of 54 credit hours rather than the 66 credit hours required for the two degrees taken separately. All dual degree students should expect to pay University Graduate School tuition rates for approximately half of their enrolled semesters at IU and professional school tuition rates for the other half. Both de­grees must be awarded simultaneously.

Admissions Requirements

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except that application must also be made to the Department of Information and Library Science for study toward the Master of Library Science degree. Students must be accepted by both units in order to be admit­ted to the program.

REEI Course Requirements

Twenty-four (24) credit hours of graduate course work to be distributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits] to be taken the first fall semester of enrollment; (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and litera­ture group; (3) Z605 Internship in Information and Library Sci­ence; research must be conducted in an area pertinent to REEI; (4) Z629 Topics in Information Sources and Services: Slavic Bibliography; and (5) R601 Interdisciplinary Collo­quium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits].

Information and Library Science Course Requirements

Thirty (30) credit hours of graduate course work. Full informa­tion on the M.L.S. curriculum is contained in the Department of Information and Library Science Bulletin.

M.A./M.L.S. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Examination

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except M.A. essay com­mittee should consist of REEI and Department of Information and Library Science professors.

Language Requirement

Successful completion of the Russian and East European Insti­tute Oral Proficiency Examination in one area language (same as for the Master of Arts degree—please see previous descrip­tion).

Dual Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies and Master of Public Affairs (M.A./M.P.A.)

The Russian and East European Institute and the School of Pub­lic and Environmental Affairs jointly offer a three-year program that qualifies students for a dual master’s degree. Study for the dual degree (M.A./M.P.A.) can be combined for a total of 60 credit hours rather than the 78 credit hours required for the two degrees taken separately. The first semester of course work toward the dual degree should be completed in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs to complete prerequisite courses that are offered only in the fall. All dual-degree stu­dents should expect to pay University Graduate School tuition rates for approximately half of their enrolled semesters at IU and professional school tuition rates for the other half. Both degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

Admissions Requirements

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except that application must also be made to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs for study toward the Master of Public Affairs degree. Students must be accepted by both units to be admitted to the program.

REEI Course Requirements

Twenty-four (24) credit hours of graduate course work to be distributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits]; (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social sci­ence group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group; (3) two courses [3 credits each] in the concentration area of public and environmental affairs (these courses should be selected in consultation with the REEI gradu­ate advisor and they may not count toward the credit hours required for the Master of Public Affairs); and (4) R601 Interdis­ciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits].

Public and Environmental Affairs Course Requirements

Thirty-six (36) credit hours of graduate course work. Full infor­mation on the M.P.A. curriculum is contained in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Bulletin.

M.A./M.P.A. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Examination

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except M.A. essay com­mittee should consist of REEI and School of Public and Environ­mental Affairs professors.

Language Requirements

Successful completion of REEI Oral Proficiency Examination in one area language (same as for the Master of Arts degree—please see previous description).

Dual Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies and Master of Public Health (M.A./M.P.H.)

The Russian and East European Institute and the School of Public Health (SPH) jointly offer a three-year program that qualifies students for a dual Master’s degree. Study for the dual degree (M.A./M.P.H.) can be combined for a total of 56 credit hours instead of the 70 credit hours required for the two degrees taken separately.  All dual-degree students should expect to pay graduate tuition rates for approximately half of their enrolled semester at IU and professional school tuition rates for for the other half.  Both degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

Admissions Requirements

Requirements are the same as for the Master of Arts degree except that students must also apply to the Master’s program of the School of Public Health (SPH) and meet its established M.P.H. admissions criteria.  Students must be accepted for admissions to both units in order to be admitted to the program.

REEI Course Requirements

Required are twenty-seven (27) credit hours of graduate course work to be distributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits]; (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group; (3) at least 10 credits in the area of concentration, as described below; and (4) R601 Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits].

All course requirements must be completed with an average grade of B or above.

SPH/REEI Concentration

The Concentration consists of ten (10) credit hours, at least 2 credits of which must be taken in the College. Suggested courses include: (1) SPH-B 589 Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health; (2) SPH-B 602 Intervention Design in Public Health; (3) SPH-B 698 M.P.H. Culminating Experience in Behavioral, Social, and Community Health; or (4) SPH-B 696 M.P.H. Field Experience in Behavioral, Social, and Community Health. The student is expected to have a Russian and East European focus in these courses. These courses will count towards both the REEI and the SPH portion of the degree.

Public Health Course Requirements

Thirty-eight (38) credit hours of graduate course work are required, including 9 of the credits in the SPH/REE area of concentration, referenced above.  Full information on the M.P.H. curriculum is contained in the School of Public Health Bulletin.

M.A./M.P.H. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Exam

Requirements are the same as for the Master of Arts degree, except the M.A. essay committee should consist of REEI and School of Public Health professors.

Language Requirements

Successful completion of REEI Oral Proficiency Examination in one area language (same as for the Master of Arts degree—please see previous description).

Dual Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies and Master of Arts in Journalism (M.A./M.A.)

The Russian and East European Institute and the School of Journalism jointly offer a three-year program that qualifies students for a dual Master's degree. Study for the dual degree (M.A./M.A.) can be combined for a total of 51-52 credit hours rather than the 60 credit hours required for the two degrees taken separately. All dual-degree students should expect to pay University Graduate School tuition rates for approximately half of their enrolled semesters at IU and professional school tuition rates for the other half. Both degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

Admissions Requirements

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except that application must also be made to the School of Journalism for study toward the Master of Arts in Journalism degree. Students must be accepted by both units to be admitted to the program.

REEI Course Requirements

Twenty-four credit hours of graduate course work to be distributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits] to be taken the first fall of enrollment; (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group; (3) two courses [3 credits each] in the concentration area of International Reporting (these courses should be selected in consultation with the REEI Graduate Advisor and they may not count towards the credit hours required for the Master of Arts in Journalism; (4) R602 Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits].

Journalism Course Requirements

Twenty-seven (27) to twenty-eight (28) credit hours of graduate course work. Full information on the M.A. curriculum is contained in the School of Journalism Bulletin.

M.A./M.A. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Examination

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except M.A. essay committee should consist of REEI and School of Journalism professors.

Language Requirement

Successful completion of the REEI Oral Proficiency Examination in one area language (same as for the Master of Arts degree-please see previous description).

Dual Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies and Master of Science in Security Informatics (M.A./M.S.)

The Russian and East European Institute and the School of Informatics and Computing jointly offer a three-year program that qualifies students for a dual Master's degree. Study for the dual degree (M.A./M.S.) can be combined for a total of 54 credit hours rather than the 66 credit hours required for the two degrees taken separately. All dual-degree students should expect to pay University Graduate School tuition rates for approximately half of their enrolled semesters at IU and professional school tuition rates for the other half. Both degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

Admissions Requirements

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except that application must also be made to the School of Informatics and Computing for study toward the Master of Science in Security Informatics degree. Students must be accepted by both units to be admitted to the program.

REEI Course Requirements

Twenty-four credit hours of graduate course work to be distributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits] to be taken the first fall of enrollment; (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group; (3) two courses [3 credits each] in the concentration area of Security Studies (these courses should be selected in consultation with the REEI Graduate Advisor and they may not count towards the credit hours required for the Master of Science in Security Informatics; (4) R601 Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits].

Security Informatics Course Requirements

Thirty (30) credit hours of graduate course work. Full information on the M.S. curriculum is contained in the School of Informatics and Computing Bulletin.

M.A./M.S. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Examination

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except M.A. essay committee should consist of REEI and School of Informatics and Computing professors. Language Requirement Successful completion of the REEI Oral Proficiency Examination in one area language (same as for the Master of Arts degree-please see previous description).

Joint Master of Arts in Russian and East European Area Studies and Juris Doctorate (M.A./J.D.)

The Russian and East European Institute and Maurer Law School jointly offer a four-year program that qualifies students for a joint degree plan, awarding the student an M.A. and J.D. Study for the joint degree (M.A./J.D.) can be combined for a total of 106 credit hours rather than the 118 credit hours required for the two degrees taken separately.

The first year of course work toward the joint degree should be completed in Maurer Law to complete prerequisite courses. All joint-degree students shoud expect to pay University Graduate School tuition rates for approximately half of their enrolled semesters at I.U. and professional school tuition rates for the other half. Both degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

Admissions Requirements

Requirements are the same as for the Master of Arts degree, except that application must also be made to Maurer Law School for study toward the Juris Doctorate degree. Students must be accepted by both units to be admitted to the program.

REEI Course Requirements

Twenty-seven (27) credit hours of graduate course work to be distributed as follows: (1) R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies [3 credits] (2) four courses [3 credits each] from area studies offerings, one each from the social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group; (3) three courses [3 credits each] in the concentration area of international law [these courses should be selected in consultation with the REEI graduate advisor and they may not count toward the credit hours required for the Juris Doctorate]; and (4) R601 Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East European Studies [3 credits]. At least 20 credit hours must be taken in the College of Arts and Sciences. All course requirements must be completed with an average grade of B or above.

Maurer Law School Course Requirements

Seventy-nine (79) credit hours of graduate course work. Full information on the J.D. curriculum is contained in the Maurer Law School Bulletin.

M.A./J.D. Essay and Interdisciplinary Oral Examination

Same as for the Master of Arts degree, except the M.A. essay committee should consist of REEI and Maurer Law School professors.

Language Requirements

Successful completion of REEI Oral Proficiency Examination in one area Language (same as for the Master of Arts degree--please see previous description).

Graduate Certificate in Russian and East European Area Studies

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with evidence of superior ability and a graduate degree (Masters level or higher). Applicants will also provide a personal statement that outlines their academic and career path. Applicants will provide evidence of at least 2 years of study of an appropriate area language at the college level, or equivalent.

Course Requirements

(1) Fifteen [15] credit hours with at least one course [3 credit hours] from all of the four following groups: social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group. All four distribution groups must be met, unless scheduling conflicts do not permit it as determined by the Advisor. In this case, at least three distribution groups must be met. Courses must be passed with a grade of at least a B. The courses must be planned in consultation with the graduate advisor or director of REEI.

Portfolio Presentation

(1) Portfolio of work produced for class while at REEI, totaling 25-30 pages. See advisor for more information on portfolio approval and composition.

(2) Presentation of work. This presentation will reflective of academic work while at REEI, bring the two portfolio papers together, and show how the student anticipates his/her work at REEI will impact his/her future career.

Ph.D. Minor Program

Admissions Requirement

Bachelor’s degree with evidence of superior ability. Students admitted to the institute must be admitted first by a depart­ment in which they will work simultaneously for a Ph.D.; the minor is awarded only upon completion of this degree, except in the case of students who have already earned an advanced degree at Indiana University and who wish to add area special­ization to competence in their discipline.

Course Requirements

Three to five courses (3 credits each) from area studies courses, with at least one course from three of the four following groups: social science group, historical/geographical group, sociocultural group, and literature group. The courses must be planned in consultation with the graduate advisor or director of REEI.

Courses

Institute Colloquiums

R500 Russian and East European Issues (1-4 cr.) Selected issues in Russian and East European history, politics, culture, econom­ics, and society.

R575 Graduate Readings in Russian and East European Studies (1-3 cr.) Consent of instructor and the director of the Russian and East European Institute required.

R600 Proseminar in Russian and East European Area Studies (3 cr.) Introduction to the disciplines and methodologies of Rus­sian and East European area studies.

R601 Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Russian and East Euro­pean Studies (1.5-3 cr.) Capstone course for the Russian and East European Institute master’s degree, emphasizing readings in current problems and completion of a major research paper.

R610 Seminar in International Librarianship: International Information Issues (3 cr.) Comparison of information policies, information standards, and library systems as they affect com­mercial, scholarly, scientific, and political information contexts.

R620 Topics in Information, Literature, and Bibliography: Slavic Library Materials (3 cr.) P: Knowledge of at least one Slavic language or consent of instructor. Selection and acquisi­tion of Slavic materials; special problems in organization and handling; Slavic bibliographies and other reference materials; online bibliographic databases.