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2009-2010 University Catalog
Foreign Languages, MA
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Banner Code: LA-MA-FRLN
This program meets the needs and interests of prospective and practicing teachers and other professionals, and prepares students for doctoral study at other institutions. The program offers four concentrations: French, Spanish, French and Spanish, and Spanish/bilingual-multicultural education.
This program of study is offered by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages . |
Application Requirements
In addition to satisfying general admission requirements for graduate study, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in French or Spanish, have at least a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) in the field, and submit three letters of recommendation from people familiar with their academic qualifications.
Applicants whose baccalaureate degrees were earned in other fields or who otherwise do not meet the above requirements but who provide evidence of a capacity to pursue graduate study are encouraged to apply and may be admitted to the program with provisional status. Applicants in this category may be asked to appear for a personal interview and take the appropriate parts of the GRE. They may also have undergraduate deficiencies to make up before having the provisional qualifier removed. Degree Requirements
Students who elect a concentration in one language must complete a program of 30 credits. Those who concentrate in two languages must complete a program of 42 credits. The concentration in Spanish/bilingual-multicultural education requires 36 credits. In all three concentrations, 6 of the total credits may be earned with a thesis. Regardless of the concentration selected, all students must meet the core and distribution requirements given below and pass a comprehensive exam or write a thesis. ▲ Concentration in French (FRN)
Students pursuing this concentration must complete 30 credits, with at least 18 credits earned in courses with the subject code FREN. Literature courses
- At least 6 credits in literature courses covering two different periods
Language and linguistics courses
- At least 6 credits in language and linguistics courses
French elective courses
- At least 6 credits of French elective courses in literature or language
Elective courses (12 credits), up to 6 credits may be used for directed reading and research, and thesis:
▲ Concentration in Spanish (SPN)
Students pursuing this concentration must complete 30 credits. Three core courses (9 credits):
Three courses (9 credits) in Spanish:
- One course (3 credits) in the literature of Spain
- One course (3 credits) in the literature of Spanish America
- One course (3 credits) in Spanish language or Spanish linguistics
Elective courses (12 credits) chosen from:
- Additional courses in Spanish language and literature, including courses taken through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
- Courses under the rubric FRLN
- Courses transferred from other universities, including study abroad
- Up to 6 credits of courses in related fields
Notes:
Full-time students must take the core courses in their first year. Part-time students must include these courses within their first 12 credits.
Students intending to go on for the PhD in linguistics or literature are strongly encouraged to pursue the thesis option. Independent studies courses are not available for graduate students of Spanish. ▲ Concentration in Spanish and French (SF)
Students pursuing this concentration must complete 42 credits. French
- 18 credits in French distributed according to the requirements (not electives) for the concentration in French
Spanish
- 18 credits in Spanish distributed according to the requirements (not electives) for the concentration in Spanish
Elective courses (6 credits), which may include directed reading and research, or thesis:
A maximum of 6 credits of 798 and 799 may be applied to the elective courses. ▲ Concentration in Spanish/Bilingual-Multicultural Education (SBM)
Students pursuing this concentration must complete 36 credits. At least 18 credits in SPAN distributed according to the requirements (not electives) for the concentration in Spanish
Bilingual education seminars (6 credits) chosen from:
Elective courses (12 credits), of which up to 6 may include directed reading and research or thesis:
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