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In today’s world of increasing globalization, the ability to communicate effectively in another language and with a person from another culture is a highly sought-after commodity. Therefore, a major in a foreign language can enhance your transcript and strengthen your résumé in any of the following areas: English; Finance; History; Journalism; Law; Marketing; Political Science; Public Administration; Sociology; Engineering; Chemistry; and Medicine. Studying a foreign language also leads to proficiency in reading, listening, writing and speaking, while cultivating knowledge of the literature, philosophy, history, and cultures associated with a particular language.
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a multifaceted foreign language program that will meet the diverse global challenges facing students of the 21st century. Promoting a comprehensive view of foreign cultures, languages and literatures enhance the students’ ability to compete in the job market and/or to pursue graduate or professional studies.
The UAB Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a full range of traditional language, culture, civilization and literature classes and also enrolls students in such fields as literature in translation, film and cultural studies, foreign media and society, US Latino topics, applied linguistics and languages for the professions. The Department also collaborates on designing unique foreign language study programs through the Birmingham Area Consortium for Higher Education (BACHE).
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Foreign Language Major Offered
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The UAB Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a full range of traditionallanguage, culture, civilization and literature classes and also enrolls students in such fields asliterature in translation, film and cultural studies, foreign media and society, US Latino topics,applied linguistics and languages for the professions.The Department also collaborates on designing unique foreign language study programs through the Birmingham Area Consortium for Higher Education (BACHE).Click here for more detailed information and here for advising. | top |
Foreign Language Education
A double major in Foreign Languages is required for all undergraduate Foreign Language Education majors. Students studying within this option must take 30 credit hours of Spanish or French above 199, of which 9 hours must be at the 400 level.Click here for more information. | top |
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Foreign Language Minors Offered
______________________________________________________________Minors Offered In: Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish
The minor consists of 12 hours from 200-level or higher courses, of which no less than 6 hours must be at the 200 level. The remainder may be comprised of any combination of courses and/or Study Abroad. Any Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish course in which the student receives a grade of “C” or higher may be applied toward the minor in that language.Click here for more detailed information and here for advising. | top |
The Film Minor
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is participates in the interdisciplinary Film minor available in the School of Arts & Humanities. This minor encompasses both film studies and filmmaking in all genres of experimental, narrative, and documentary film.It is an appropriate complement to either a major or minor in Foreign Languages. Dr. Serge Bokobza is the departmental adviser for the film minor and can be contacted at sbokobza@uab.edu. | top |
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Spanish for Specific Purposes Certificate Program
______________________________________________________________Spanish for Specific Purposes Certificate
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a new Spanish for Specific Purposes (SSP) Certificate. The new certificate will be built upon the already existing program and course offerings with modifications and additions. The courses are designed for traditional as well as non-traditional candidates. The objective of this certificate is not only to fulfil UAB candidates´ academic needs for their future but also to reach out to local professionals. The courses are content-, vocabulary- and culture-based. Students learn the vocabulary, language and cultural background that they will use in their professional field through extensive practice in class and beyond the classroom as well.Click here to visit the Spanish for Specific Purposes webpage. | top |
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Graduate Studies: M.A. in Education (French/Spanish)
______________________________________________________________Traditional Masters Program (Class A Program)
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses (12 hours from 500 level Spanish or French courses). Including EHS 611 Advanced Special Methods for Teaching Foreign Languages. Students must take Comprehensive Examinations upon completing all course work. Comprehensive exams for the FL section are schedule only twice a year, fall and spring.NO COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS IN FL WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE SUMMER TERM. Applications can be picked up from and turned in to EB 116 two semesters prior to taking the exam. Students must complete a Student Teaching semester at the end of all class work. Students cannot take other classes while they are doing Student Teaching. Application deadline is always in January, the year prior to Student Teaching. Applications can be picked up from the Office of Clinical Experiences.
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Alternative Masters Program
The purpose of the Non-Traditional or Alternative Masters Program is to permit an individual who has completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a non-teacher education program, to complete a Class A program at the knowledge and skill level above that which is required for individuals who hold a Class B certification. The program is also available for certified teachers who want to change their certification area. Students who complete the Alternative Masters Program in Foreign Language Education at UAB will receive a master's degree in education (MAE) with an emphasis in Spanish or French, and will be eligible to apply to the Alabama State Department of Education for a Class A (master's level) certificate.Click here for additional program information and contact. | top |
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Honors
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The FLL Honors Program is designed for qualified, self-motivated foreign language majors. Through special course distribution and credit hours requirements, as well as a directed honors thesis, students are prepared for in-depth foreign language research and related graduate or professional opportunities.Click here for more information. | top |
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Individually Designed Major | Minor
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Students with specific career goals or with unique individual objectives may propose majors and minors designed to meet their individual academic needs. The Individually Designed Major/Minor (IDM) is designed to assist the student who would like a major or minor for which there is no established curriculum.Click here for program information. | top |