2025-2026 Academic Catalog

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Foreign Language (FL)

FL 1984 - Special Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 2774 - Multilingualism and Language Contact (3 credits)

Exploration of multilingualism as a social and linguistic phenomenon. Examination of language practices in multilingual contexts around the world. Analysis of current socio-political policies pertaining to language in situations of language contact. Discussion of linguistic rights, such as economic opportunities, education, and national languages, and their connection to world affairs. Exploration of language revitalization efforts for endangered languages. Taught in English.

Pathway Concept Area(s): 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

FL 2964 - Field Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 2974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 2974H - Independent Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 2984 - Special Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 4964 - Field Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 4974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 4974H - Independent Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 4984 - Special Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 4994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

FL 4994H - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course