Foreign Languages and Literatures - Colorado State University

Departmental M.A.

The Departmental MA is designed to prepare the student for continued advanced study in language, literature, and culture. Students who select this course of study may expect to broaden and deepen their command of language and literature 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 32 semester credits and write a master's thesis, and pass both written and oral comprehensive examinations.

Minimum Course Requirements Credits
L 500 Stylistics/Language Analysis* 3
L 510 Research Methods 1
L 516 Theory and Methods in Foreign Language Instruction (GTAs)** 3
L 525 History of the Language 3
L 530 Literary Theory & Criticism 3
L 535 Graduate Studies in Civilization 3
L 692 Seminar 3
L 699 Thesis 3-6

Additional courses in the language, literature, or culture of specialization or appropriate courses outside the Department min. 10

*L 500 may be replaced by a literature course on approval of the adviser.

**L 516 may be waived in cases of extensive experience or training.


	Departmental M.A. The Departmental MA is designed to prepare the student for continued advanced study in language, literature, and culture. Students who select this course of study may expect to broaden and deepen their command of language and literature 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 32 semester credits and write a master's thesis, and pass both written and oral comprehensive examinations. Minimum Course Requirements Credits L 500 Stylistics/Language Analysis* 3 L 510 Research Methods 1 L 516 Theory and Methods in Foreign Language Instruction (GTAs)** 3 L 525 History of the Language 3 L 530 Literary Theory & Criticism 3 L 535 Graduate Studies in Civilization 3 L 692 Seminar 3 L 699 Thesis 3-6 Additional courses in the language, literature, or culture of specialization or appropriate courses outside the Department min. 10 L 500 may be replaced by a literature course on approval of the adviser. *L 516 may be waived in cases of extensive experience or training.