The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures has one of the premier comprehensive graduate programs in the country. MA and PhD programs are offered in three fields: Slavic Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies, Slavic Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition. The faculty place strong emphasis on mentoring graduate students in their research, teaching, and professionalization. In addition to completing a set of basic requirements, students are also given the flexibility to develop their own specialized scholarly interests. They are provided with generous financial support, extensive teacher training, and resources for professional development.