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MALLT Core Seminars

The following is a list of MALLT core seminar courses:

MALLT 708: Proseminar in Linguistics
Presents a range of linguistic constructs, demonstrating through readings, problems, and exercises how these concepts can be used in the analysis of language. Linguis 708(701) & MALLT 708 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. In Fall 2024, LINGUIS 768: Language in its Various Forms: Linguistics Zones of Contact may be taken to substitute for this proseminar. Contact Dr. Sarah Davies Cordova regarding this substitution.
MALLT 740: Approaches to the Modern I
Seminar on the major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped multiple approaches to the modern across the academy. English 740, Hist 740, & MALLT 740 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
MALLT 741: Approaches to the Modern II
Seminar on major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped approaches to the modern across periods. English 741, Hist 741 & MALLT 741 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
TRNSLTN 820/COMPLIT 820: Translation Theory
The role of translation in the development of languages, cultures, and societies; cultural and ideological forces shaping translations; contemporary theories of translation. CompLit 820 & Trnsltn 820 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.

Teaching Assistants in global language courses should take MALLT 700: Language Teaching Methods or LINGUIS 741 Introduction to TESOL Methods in their first semester. These courses provide an introduction to practical issues of language instruction for new teaching assistants and language teachers, and explores some of the theoretical issues related to second- and global language learning. Neither counts as a core seminar.

Course Catalog

MALLT 700 Language Teaching Methods: 3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to practical issues of language instruction for new teaching assistants and language teachers; explores some theoretical issues related to second- and foreign language learning.
MALLT 703 Seminar in Language and Communication:: 3 cr. Graduate.
Survey of basic theories on the nature of language and of the modes of verbal communication, with emphasis on the socio-cultural aspects.
MALLT 706 Seminar in Foreign Language Methodology and Pedagogy: 3 cr. Graduate.
Nature and direction of recent developments in foreign language methodology and instructional principles.
MALLT 708 Proseminar in Linguistics: 3 cr. Graduate.
Presents a range of linguistic constructs, demonstrating through readings, problems, and exercises how these concepts can be used in the analysis of language.
MALLT 709 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation: 3 cr. Graduate.
Development of translation strategies focusing on a variety of literary genres, using theoretical premises influencing literary translation and tackling practical matters such as publication processes.
MALLT 712 Bibliographic and Research Methodology in Foreign Language and Literature: 3 cr. Graduate.
Discussion of types of research in languages and literatures, bibliographic resources and sources of research support.
MALLT 721 The Old Testament in Literature and the Arts: 3 cr. Graduate.
The impact of the Old Testament on literature and the arts; its influence on major subsequent reliqious classics and through them on music, philosophy, and the visual arts.
MALLT 728 Literary Translation: 3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar in literary translation focusing on various genres including prose, poetry, essays, and theater; publication and copyright matters.
MALLT 740 Approaches to the Modern I: 3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar on the major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped multiple approaches to the modern across the academy.
MALLT 741 Approaches to the Modern II: 3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar on major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped approaches to the modern across periods.
MALLT 781 Graduate Study Abroad: Language and Culture:: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Coursework in a foreign language or culture taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MALLT program faculty.
MALLT 782 Graduate Study Abroad: Pre-1900 Literature:: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Coursework in pre-1900 literature taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MALLT program faculty.
MALLT 783 Graduate Study Abroad: Post-1900 Literature:: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Coursework in post-1900 literature taken in a UWM exchange program at a foreign university; subject to review and evaluation of the MALLT program faculty.
MALLT 790 Thesis: 1-6 cr. Graduate.
Independent study and research on a master's thesis under supervision of the student's advisory committee.
MALLT 791 Reading and Research - Greek or Latin: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
MALLT 792 Reading and Research - Comparative Literature: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
MALLT 793 Reading and Research - French or Italian: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
MALLT 794 Reading and Research - German: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
MALLT 795 Reading and Research - Hebrew or Arabic: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
MALLT 796 Reading and Research - Language: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
MALLT 797 Reading and Research - Polish or Russian or Serbo-Croatian: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
MALLT 798 Reading and Research - Spanish or Portuguese: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Reading and research under the direction of a member of the MALLT faculty.
MALLT 799 Reading and Research: 1-3 cr. Graduate.
Directed reading and research on a topic selected by the student in consultation with his/her advisory committee.
MALLT 888 Candidate for Degree: 0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.