Graduate Studies
Department MA
The Departmental MA is designed to prepare students for continued advanced study in language, literature, and culture. Students who select this course of study will broaden and deepen their command of language, literature and culture with specific emphasis on the development of the critical skills necessary for advanced independent research. Students pursuing a Masters of Arts degree in Languages, Literatures and Cultures under the Departmental MA must earn a minimum of 34 credits including a thesis or portfolio and pass written and oral comprehensive examinations.
FLLC MASTERS WITH SPECIALIZATIONS IN FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH (2-year degree)
Foreign Languages, Literatures & Cultures Option
Core Courses:
- LGEN 510 – Research Methods (1 credit)
- LGEN 530 – Literary and Cultural Theory (3 cr)
- L*** 536 – Varied Topics in Linguistics 2 (3 cr)
- L*** 5xx – Topics in Literature (3 credits)
- L*** 692 – MA ‘Capstone' Seminar (3 credits)
Total Credits = 13
Select 15 credits of L*** courses
Plan A—Thesis
LGEN 699 (6 credits)
Plan B – Portfolio
L*** (3 credits)
LGEN 694 (3 credits)
Total FLLC MA Credits = 34
Comprehensive Exams and Thesis Defense / Portfolio Presentation