YALE UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Master Classes at Yale University
Diploma · Taught in en
At a glance
—
Duration
—
IELTS
€0k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Diploma
Level
- Non-credit seminarsProgram Type
- Free to attendTuition Fee
- Led by distinguished visiting scholarsInstructors
- Utilized primary materials from Beinecke Library collectionsResources
- Limited enrollmentClass Size
- Held at Beinecke LibraryLocation
Yale University's Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library previously offered intensive, non-credit Master Classes for graduate students. These seminars, led by distinguished visiting scholars, focused on research methodologies and skills utilizing primary materials from the Beinecke's collections. Classes typically involved five full-day sessions and were conducted at the Beinecke Library, with enrollment limited. While these specific Master Classes are currently on hiatus as the Beinecke reimagines its non-credit seminar offerings, inquiries can be directed to beinecke.education@yale.edu. The program aimed to provide deep dives into specialized archival and textual research topics.
Curriculum
The Master Classes were intensive, five-day seminars focusing on specific research methods and the use of primary materials. Past offerings covered a wide range of topics in paleography, manuscript studies, literary biography, and the history of the book.
- May 2019
- Literary Biography — Archives and Life Stories
- Italian Paleography
- Arabic Paleography: Introduction to Arabic Manuscript Research
- May 2018
- Typography and Design
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Master Classes at Yale University programme?
- Yale University's Beinecke Library previously offered intensive, non-credit Master Classes for graduate students, focusing on research methodologies and skills using primary materials. These seminars are currently on hiatus.
- What are the tuition fees for these Master Classes?
- These Master Classes were offered without charge (free to attend) to eligible graduate students.
- Who is eligible to attend these Master Classes?
- The classes were open to Yale University graduate students in Arts & Sciences and professional schools, with some classes inviting selected graduate students from other universities.
- What are the entry requirements for the Master Classes?
- Attendance for the entire week was required. For the Italian Paleography course, basic reading knowledge of Italian was necessary as secondary readings were in Italian.
- How did students apply for the Master Classes?
- Prospective students applied individually for each class, typically by submitting a paragraph explaining their interest and relevant experience via email or an online form by the deadline.
- What was the duration of the Master Classes?
- The Master Classes were intensive, five-day seminars.
Entry requirements
Graduate studentOpen to Yale University graduate students in Arts & Sciences and professional schools. Some classes also invited selected graduate students from other universities.
Language ProficiencyBasic reading knowledge of Italian was required for the Italian Paleography course. Secondary readings were in Italian.
Attendance through the entire week was required for all classes. Specific reading assignments were given before and during the class.
Fees
Tuition (international)No charge
Tuition (home)No charge
Living—
These were non-credit seminars offered without fee to eligible graduate students.
How to apply
1. Identify Class of InterestReview the available Master Classes and their descriptions.
2. Check Eligibility and RequirementsEnsure you meet the specific academic and language prerequisites for the chosen class.
3. Prepare Application MaterialsThis typically involved writing a paragraph explaining your reasons for attending and your experience with archival research.
4. Submit ApplicationApplications were submitted via email to the designated contact person or through an online form, by the specified deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Master Classes at Yale University programme?
+
Yale University's Beinecke Library previously offered intensive, non-credit Master Classes for graduate students, focusing on research methodologies and skills using primary materials. These seminars are currently on hiatus.
What are the tuition fees for these Master Classes?
+
These Master Classes were offered without charge (free to attend) to eligible graduate students.
Who is eligible to attend these Master Classes?
+
The classes were open to Yale University graduate students in Arts & Sciences and professional schools, with some classes inviting selected graduate students from other universities.
What are the entry requirements for the Master Classes?
+
Attendance for the entire week was required. For the Italian Paleography course, basic reading knowledge of Italian was necessary as secondary readings were in Italian.
How did students apply for the Master Classes?
+
Prospective students applied individually for each class, typically by submitting a paragraph explaining their interest and relevant experience via email or an online form by the deadline.
What was the duration of the Master Classes?
+
The Master Classes were intensive, five-day seminars.