Language Studies route
Major in MLCS/ Language Studies route
A major in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies requires a minimum of *33 to a maximum of *48 at the senior level.
General Requirements (9 Credits):
Courses selected must include:
MLCS 210 (*3): Language(s) of Culture
Introduction to the major issues within the discipline of Cultural Studies from an international perspective, and provision of the necessary terminology and theoretical tools for examining general topics and case studies with emphasis on the question of languages.MLCS 410 (*3): Capstone
In this practice-based course that addresses an urgent concern facing the world today students will synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in the Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Major.*3 additional credits in courses with the MLCS prefix.
- 2020-2021 MLCS courses
Fall 2020
MLCS 300 A1 - Introduction to Translation
MLCS 345 A2 - Video Games across Cultures
MLCS 399 A2 - Crime Fiction
Winter 2021
MLCS 231 B1 - Language and Power
MLCS 299 B2 - Close Reading in Translation
MLCS 299 B3 - Instagram Culture
MLCS 399 B1 - Oral History
MLCS 400 B1 - The History of Translation
Program Description
Focus on one specific language and the literatures and cultures associated with this language OR gain proficiency in two languages.
*24 credits at the senior level in one language OR split between two languages taught in the Department of MLCS. If credits are split between two languages, at least *6 at the senior level must be earned in each language.
*6 of the *24 credits must be at the 400-level.
At least *6 of the credits earned in this route must be earned in this route must be earned in an experience abroad or in Francophone areas of Canada OR in courses that include significant experiential learning components related to the language(s) studied.
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Option A: A minimum of *24 credits at the senior level in one of the following languages:
- Senior level French courses
Fall 2020
FREN 211 A1-A3, X01 - Intermediate French I
FREN 212 A1 - Intermediate French II
FREN 254 A1 - Introduction to Translation Theory and Practice: French-English-French
FREN 297 A1, A2- Advanced French I
FREN 298 A1 - Advanced French II
FREN 301 A1 - Introduction to French Literary Studies
FREN 311 A1 - Mystery, Myth, and Supernatural
FREN 319 A1 - Beauty, Passions, and Obsessions
FREN 354 A1 - Translation: French into English
FREN 445 A1 - Contemporary Cinema in French
FREN 468 A1 - Quebec Thru Literature/Media
Winter 2021
FREN 211 B1 - Intermediate French I
FREN 212 B1-B4, X50 - Intermediate French II
FREN 254 B1 - Introduction to Translation Theory and Practice: French-English-French
FREN 297 B1 - Advanced French I
FREN 298 B1, B2 - Advanced French II
FREN 301 B1 - Introduction to French Literary Studies
FREN 317 B1 - Postcolonial Issues in French and Francophone Societies
FREN 318 B1 - Socio-Cultural Aspects of Contemporary Francophone Societies
FREN 372 B1 - French Phonetics
FREN 454/554 B1 - Translation: English into French
FREN 479 B1 - Media and Society in France - Study Abroad
- Senior level German courses
Fall 2020
GERM 211 A1,A2 - Intermediate German I
GERM 303 A1 - Advanced German I
GERM 317 A1 - Teaching German as a Foreign Language
GERM 340 A1 - Introduction to the Study of Modern German Literature
GERM 444 A1 - Exercises in Translation: English into German
Winter 2021
GERM 212 B1, B2 - Intermediate German II
GERM 316 B1 - Introduction to German Applied Linguistics
GERM 342 B1 - Introduction to Translation: German and English
GERM 399 B1 - Text to Film
GERM 454 B1 - Gender and Sexuality - Study Abroad
- Senior level Spanish courses
Fall 2020
SPAN 211 A1, A2, X01 - Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 300 A1 - Advanced Spanish
SPAN 306 A1 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers
SPAN 320 A1 - Introduction to Literary Analysis
SPAN 475 A1 - Spanish in Society
Winter 2021
SPAN 212 B1, B2, X50 - Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 300 B1 - Advanced Spanish
SPAN 323 B1 - Latin American Literature and the Environment
SPAN 370 B1 - The Sounds of Spanish
SPAN 406 B1 - Exercises in Translation: English into Spanish
SPAN 499 B1 - Indigenous Latin America
SPAN 506 B1 - Exercises in Translation: English to Spanish - Study Abroad
Option B: *24 credits split between two languages at least *6 at the senior level must be earned in each language.
Choose two of the following languages:
*At least *6 of the credits earned in this route must be earned in this route must be earned in an experience abroad or in Francophone areas of Canada OR in courses that include significant experiential learning components related to the language(s) studied.
- CSL COURSES
Fall 2020
MLCS 210 LEC A1 Language(s) of Culture
Winter 2021
FREN 298 LEC B1 Advanced French II
MLCS 210 LEC B1 Language(s) of Culture
FREN 454 LEC B1 Translation: English into French
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