Master of Arts in Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures (FLCL)

Fall 2011 schedule (all MA courses)

FL 5024 Critical Methods (Tu 6-9 pm)

FL 5134 Language Learning & Pedagogy (M 7-10 pm)

FR 5404 Topics in French Studies (M W 4-5:15 pm)

SPAN 5314 18th-19th-c Hispanic Lit (Tu Th 5-6:15 pm)

SPAN 5324 20th c Hispanic Lit (M W 4-5:15 pm)
NEW! Distance-Learning option now available. Contact MA.FLCL@vt.edu for details.

Foreign Language Courses Available for Graduate Credit

5000-level courses are graduate courses.These courses may not be taught every semester.

Area Studies Methods FL 5024

Introduction to recent theories and methods in history, foreign languages, literary and cultural studies, with a focus on issues that have facilitated exchanges among these disciplines. The formulation of research problems using interdisciplinary approaches is given special attention.

Applied Linguistics FL 5114

This course examines the practical study of human language. It explores what language is, what it's components and functions are, how it is used, and how it is learned. The course will be taught in English, with the exploration of multiple examples from different languages, expecially French and Spanish. Graduate standing required. Minimum intermediate proficiency in French or Spanish as determined by the instructor at the beginning of the course or permission.

Techniques in Foreign Language Translation FL 5124

This variable content course will explore the techniques and difficulties of translating between English and a foreign language. The course may be taught in English, and/or in a particular language. Students will study translation theory, the linguistics of translation, and will practice translating between English and a foreign language, May be repeated with different content for up to nine hours of credit. Graduate standing required. Minimum advanced proficiency in the appropriate language as determined by the instructor.

Language Learning & Pedagogy FL 5134

Examination of theories of language acquisition/learning and practical approaches to teaching languages in higher education classrooms, based on recent theories and research. Students will examine, critique, and emulate models of teaching of langauges, and conduct a research study of teaching practices. Pre-requisite: Graduate Standing required.

Topics in Foreign Language Cinema FL 5334

This variable content course will explore the directors, films and institutions of a national or transnational cinema tradition. The course may be taught in English, or in the language of the films to be studied. Examples of topics: Francophone Cinema, French New Wave Film, Post-Franco Spanish Film or Latin America Cinema. Students will view films, read related criticism and film theory, and will write detailed critiques and analyses. May be repeated with different content for a total of nine hours . Graduate standing required. When the course is taught in a foreign language, advanced language skills as determined by instructor.