Graduate Catalog 2010-12

Modern Languages

Note: Additional work will be required for graduate credit in 400-level courses. 

ML 400           Topics in Advanced Modern Language Studies                                      3
Prereq.:  Permission of instructor. Literary and advanced language topics taught in the target language. May be repeated with different topics and in different langauges. May be counted as an elective for a major or minor in a modern language. On demand. 

ML 420           Internship in Foreign Languages                                                    1 TO 3
Prereq.:  Appropriate 226 course or equivalent in target language. Practical field experience using the target language. One credit per eight-week unit. May be repeated to a total of 3 credits. On demand. 

ML 428           Methods and Materials for Teaching World Languages at Elementary School Level  3
Prereq.:  ML 490 (may be taken concurrently) or LING 300 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor, and admission to Professional Program or Accelerated Teacher Program in Spanish or admission to graduate program in modern language or permission of instructor for currently certified teachers. Participants will link the rationale, history, and theoretical foundations of elementary world language instruction to teaching and learning, and construct and adapt models for curriculum planning, program implementation articulation, and assessment. Participants will explore contemporary methodologies, lessons, activities resources, and address issues and concerns that apply to the elementary school level. NOTE:  Instructors may not override professional program admission requirement. Fall. Summer. 

ML 490           Teaching World Languages II: Acquisition in Young Children for Teachers of World Languages      3
Prereq.:  Admission to Professional Program or Accelerated Teacher Program in Spanish or admission to graduate program in modern language or permission of instructor for currently certified teachers. Participants will learn about research in the first and second language acquisition of world languages and discuss and apply implications of research findings (including brain research theory) for teaching and learning of world languages. Not open to TESOL students. NOTE:  Instructor may not override professional program admission requirement. Summer. 

ML 492           Topics in Language Teaching                                                          1 TO 3
Prereq.:  ML 429. Special aspects of language teaching, such as creative uses of the language laboratory and other special aids, individualizing language instruction, teaching of literature and culture in the schools, will be emphasized. Topics may vary from section to section. Course may be repeated, with different topics, for up to 6 credits. Irregular. 

ML 496           Independent Study in Modern Languages                                               3           
Prereq.:  Permission of instructor. Independent work in language, culture, and literature, to meet individual interest in topics not covered in the regular curriculum. Work done under the supervision of a faculty member. On demand.

ML 500          Studies in Modern Languages                                                                       3
Prereq.:  Permission of instructor. Study of selected language, cultural and literary topics taught in the target language. May be repeated with different topics for up to 6 credits. On Demand.     

ML 550           Intensive Studies in Modern Languages                                                  3
Prereq.:  Admission to the Summer Institute of the target language. Intensive study of the language, culture, and society of specific areas where the target language is spoken. Designated for current teachers and other graduate students of the target language, it includes a technology component. May be repeated with different topics for up to 9 credits per graduate program. Summer.

ML 595         Special Project in Modern Languages      3

Prereq.: Completion of 18 credits of approved graduate studies program, approval of advisor, and 3.00 overall GPA. Preparation of Special Project in Modern Languages under the supervision of a faculty member. On Demand.

ML 598           Research in Modern Languages                                                               3
Prereq.:  Admission to the graduate program. Introduction to techniques and resources of literary research through examination of the theory, history, and practice of literary criticism. Course should be taken during first 15 credits of graduate study. Fall. (O)