Courses

UWM Schedule of Classes

UWM Graduate Courses Offered

Fall 2021 Core Seminars

  • MALLT 708:
    Proseminar in Linguistics, with Hamid Ouali

MALLT 700 will be taught as CURRINS 637G World Language Methods and Materials this Fall 2021

Spring 2021 Core Seminars

  • MALLT 709:
    Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation with Amy Olen
  • MALLT 740:
    Approaches to the Modern I with Mark Netzloff 

Spring 2019 Core Seminars

  • MALLT 709/TRNSLTN 709:
    Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation, with Amy Olen
  • ENGLISH/HISTORY/MALLT 741:
    Approaches to the Modern II, with Andrew Kincaid

Fall 2018 Core Seminars

  • MALLT 708:
    Proseminar in Linguistics, with Hamid Ouali
  • TRNSLTN 820/COMPLIT 820:
    Translation Theory, with Anne Fischer

 

MALLT Core Seminars

The following is a list of MALLT core seminar courses:

  • MALLT 702: Seminar in Literary Forms
    Study of specific forms and genres (narrative, epic, lyric, dramatic, etc) stressing the effects of compositional patterns and expressive modes on the representation of content. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
  • MALLT 703: Seminar in Language and Communication
    Survey of basic theories on the nature of language and of the modes of verbal communication, with emphasis on the socio-cultural aspects.
  • MALLT 704: Seminar in Cultural Studies
    Investigation of cultural phenomena in their socio-historical contexts and in their symbolization in folklore, literature, and art. Specific topics and any additional prereqs announced in the Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. CompLit 704 & MALLT 704 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
  • MALLT 706: Seminar in Foreign Language Methodology and Pedagogy
     Nature and direction of recent developments in global language methodology and instructional principles.
  • MALLT 707 (701): Seminar in Methods of Literary Analysis
     Two or more theoretical and methodological approaches to literature, with application to selected literary texts. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. CompLit 707 & MALLT 707(701) are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
  • 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.
  • MALLT 709: Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation
     Study and practice of literary translation in its cultural setting. Discussion of essays, analysis of published translations, translation practice, and collegial discussion of students’ work. MALLT 709 & Trnsltn 709 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
  • 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 are required to take MALLT 700: Language Teaching Methods in their first semester. This course provides 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. It does not count as a core seminar, however.