What kind of support does the department offer for its admits?
The department has been able to offer full support for the first year in a combination of fellowship and TAships. Support after the first year is primarily attained through TAships, although the department does have some fellowship monies for continuing students and encourages external fellowship applications by offering support in the application process. TAships are reserved primarily for Ph.D. students. The department is therefore unable to guarantee TA support for M.A. students. Once all Ph.D. students are supported, positions occasionally become available in the Department of Literature that M.A. students can apply for. There are often openings in other departments as well. TAships are 50% time.
