a) All students are encouraged to attend University orientation sessions. Students enrolled in a Fall Block week course are encouraged to attend an orientation session at the earliest opportunity.
b) Before the end of their second year of study, MA Thesis students are required to make an internal or external presentation relating to their research.
c) Students in the thesis-based programs are also expected to demonstrate their participation in university-wide research activities by attending internal or external scholarly presentations every year in their programs. A minimum of one workshop on language training (see section (d) below) and at least two other presentations are required. Students should list all presentations attended in their Annual Progress Report.
d) Our graduate students are expected to complete training that will enhance their profile as a Language Teacher. Beyond LLAC 601, training may include further courses such as:
- LANG 615 Second Language Learning and TechnologyÂ
- LANG 625 Second Language Learning and Cultural Understanding
- LANG 699 Research Seminar in Second Language Learning
- EDER 613 Change and Innovation in Education
- EDER 667 Second Language Reading and Writing
- EDER 669 Aspects of Second Language and Culture
- EDER 696 Special Topics in Education
- DELE/DELF/German CEFR examiner accreditation courses
These courses do not count towards degree requirements.
It is also highly recommended that students avail themselves of other training offered by the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning.
e) MA students in French and Spanish have a knowledge areas requirement that must be satisfied by the first month of the second year in program, or, as appropriate, one month after the completion of course work, whichever occurs first.
Knowledge areas: French
Medieval and Early Modern French Literature and Culture, Modern French Literature and Culture, Contemporary Literature and Culture of France, Franco-Canadian and Québécois Literature and Culture, Francophone Studies (outside Canada), History or Theories of Language, Theories of Culture or Literature.
Knowledge areas: Spanish
Medieval and early Modern Spanish Literature and Culture, Spanish American Literature and Culture to 1900, Modern and Contemporary Peninsular Literature and Culture, Latin American Literature and Culture since 1900, History or Theories of Language, Theories of Culture or Literature.
Details on the knowledge areas can be found at: and .
When studying an application for admission, the Graduate Program Director, in consultation with the Graduate Committee, will determine, based on undergraduate transcripts, which of the required knowledge areas have not yet been satisfied. Where the appropriateness of a course to fulfill a knowledge area is in doubt, a syllabus and/or a course description will be requested from the applicant. Upon admission, students will be advised of any specific course or other work needed to fulfill this requirement. Unfulfilled knowledge areas may be accomplished by either completing a graduate course in the area, which will form part of the course requirements (or may be in addition to them), or by completing specific readings under the supervision of an area specialist followed by demonstration of good knowledge of the specific area. This will be in the form of a paper written in response to a specific question, followed by an evaluation of the paper and an oral exam with the area specialist and another member of the School.
f) Graduate students must consult with the Graduate Program Director concerning course selection, leave of absence, course or program withdrawal.
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