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): Approaches to Cultural Studies
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. Note: this course is offered only in Winter terms. It should be taken in your final Winter term of study, so plan accordingly if you intend to graduate in a Fall term.
*3 additional credits in courses with the MLCS prefix.
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 from an experience abroad or in Francophone areas of Canada outside of the Edmonton Capital Region OR in courses that include significant experiential learning components related to the language(s) studied.
Option A: A minimum of *24 credits at the senior level in one of the following languages:
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 from an experience abroad or in Francophone areas of Canada outside of the Edmonton Capital Region OR in courses that include significant experiential learning components related to the language(s) studied.
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