P.O. Box 311127
Denton, Texas 76203-1127
http://www.forl.unt.edu
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Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures P.O. Box 311127 Denton, Texas 76203-1127 http://www.forl.unt.edu |
French and Spanish Summer Institutes
Marie-Christine Koop, Director for French (koop@unt.edu)
Ignacio López-Calvo, Director for Spanish (lopezcalvo@msn.com)
OBJECTIVES
The French and Spanish Summer Institutes have a dual purpose. Their first goal is to enable interested individuals to improve their proficiency in French or Spanish and to increase their knowledge of French and Hispanic studies; it is possible to enroll in the program for one summer term only. Their secondary goal is to enable individuals who may not be able to enroll in a regular graduate program for professional reasons to earn an M.A. in French or Spanish over 3-5 summers, depending on transfer credit and/or the choice of a minor field. The French and Spanish Summer Institutes follow the immersion principle, as participants speak the target language for 2-4 weeks. Students may combine summer courses and courses taken during the fall and spring semesters in order to complete their degree faster.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. 12 credit hours of French or Spanish at the advanced level (beyond FREN or SPAN 2050).
2. Admission to UNT Graduate School for M.A. program (or non-degree status for up to 12 graduate credit hours).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Two options are available:
1. Thesis option: 30 semester hours in French or Spanish (or including a minor) plus 6 hours of thesis: 4 summers plus thesis.
2. Non-thesis option: 36 semester hours in French or Spanish (without thesis): 4 summers at UNT, plus a combination of the following options: 6 hours in France or Spain, 6 hours in absentia, 6 hours by transfer credit, 6 hours in a secondary field (minor).
Note: Students may combine summer courses and courses taken during the fall and spring semesters in order to complete their degree faster.
SUMMER SESSIONS AT UNT
-Immersion principle
-4 hours of coursework in the morning
-Lunch with a teaching assistant (native speaker), Monday-Friday
-Cultural activities with a teaching assistant, workshops of a pedagogical nature, or seminars in the afternoon.
SUMMER STUDY IN FRANCE OR SPAIN (optional)
One summer session may be spent at the University of Strasbourg, France (4-week seminar for teachers in July) or at the AIP Institute in Valencia, Spain (end of May-June) as part of the program. They usually receive an International Scholarship from the UNT Study Abroad Center. Upon successful completion of the course work in France or Spain, they receive 6 graduate credits at UNT. However, the first summer of study must take place at UNT, so that participants may become fully familiar with the program and establish their degree plan. For participation in this program, please contact Dr. Marijn S. Kaplan for French at mkaplan@unt.edu or Ms. Kellye Church for Spanish at kchurch@unt.edu.
TEACHING POSITIONS IN FRANCE
Students enrolled in the M.A. in French who have completed a year in residence at UNT as Graduate Assistants, or who have teaching experience at the secondary level may apply for a teaching position in France as a Teaching Assistant at the Ecole Superieure de Commerce International du Pas-de-Calais (http://www.escip.fr) or as a Lecturer at the University of Tours. The salary covers all living expenses in France for the academic year and full benefits in some cases. For participation in this program, please contact Dr. Marijn S. Kaplan at mkaplan@unt.edu.
CURRICULUM
4 summers of coursework are required in order to earn 24 credits: each summer, two graduate courses are offered Monday through Friday, for a total of 6 credits. Courses are offered in four areas of study: advanced language and linguistics, culture/civilization, literature, and teaching methodology. Course offerings are different every year, following a four-year sequence. They are designed to provide a well-rounded background in French or Spanish. Although they will answer the direct needs of teachers, they also address the needs of individuals who wish to work towards a doctoral degree in the language. In this respect, UNT offers doctoral degrees in education which can be coupled with a concentration in French or Spanish. Students may supplement the 24 basic graduate hours with a combination of a minor, summer study in Strasbourg or Valencia, courses taken during the fall and/or spring semesters, and/or regular courses taken by correspondence during the fall and/or spring semesters (for students who do not live within driving distance of UNT only).
SUMMER COURSES OFFERED IN 2007
I. FRENCH SUMMER INSTITUTE
Session 1 (June 4-15): 18th-Century French Women Writers (FREN 5200) Dr. Marijn Kaplan
Eighteenth-century French women writers wrote numerous best-sellers—one critic suspects their books were literally read to p i e c e s which would explain why they have long been hard to find—yet modern readers have only recently begun to appreciate them. Through class discussions and readings of works by Françoise de Graffigny, Marie Jeanne Riccoboni and Isabelle de Charrière, we will analyze these authors' “devious narratives”: their desires, their concerns, as well as their efforts to overcome gender-induced restrictions in both their lives and their work, creating “novel” alternatives for women.
Session 2 (June 18-29): History of French Civilization (FREN 5710) Dr. Marie-Christine Koop
This course will present a chronological survey of French civilization from the origins to the end of the nineteenth century. Topics will include political figures, major historical events, institutions, economic developments, social issues (education, family, women), history of ideas, literary movements, art history, and music history. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by readings, video sequences, slides, recordings, web sites, and a CD-ROM (2000 Ans d'histoire de France, new ed., HavasInteractive, 2000). Textbook: to be announced.
II. SPANISH SUMMER INSTITUTE
Session 1 (June 4-15): Latin American Civilization and Culture (SPAN 5213) Dr. Mark Anderson
This course will provide an introduction to Latin American cultural history from the perspective of the relationships between culture and environments (both natural and urban). Using a variety of works including literature, photography, and film as points of departure, we will trace human interactions with their habitat from pre-Colombian times up through the present.
Session 2 (June 18-29): Introduction to Literary Theory (SPAN 5200-002) Dr. Ignacio López-Calvo
This course will study different contemporary literary theories mainly from Latin America, Europe, and the United States. It will also focus on Hispanic critical thought and text interpretation. It will provide an interdisciplinary, panoramic view of contemporary literary theory, modern critical thought, and its potential for literary analysis. Several canonical texts from the main theoretical approaches (Marxism, Formalism, Structuralism, Modernism, Post-Structuralism, Feminism, Post-Colonialism, Post-Modernism, Reader-Oriented Theories, Deconstruction, and Psychoanalysis) will be analyzed and discussed in class. The course will also focus on non-canonical literary theory from Latin America, including texts by Ángel Rama, Antonio Cornejo Polar, Walter Mignolo, Nelly Richard, Ileana Rodríguez, Roberto Fernández Retamar, and Néstor García Canclini, among others. Students will be expected to participate daily in discussions about readings. The class will be conducted in Spanish and the readings will be in Spanish and English.
Note: Participants may register for only one session of each Institute; however, they must pay the Institute fee ($90.00 for one session, $180.00 for both sessions).
WORKSHOPS
Afternoon workshops of a cultural and/or pedagogical nature will be offered during the Institute (topics to be announced).
SETTING
The city of Denton is located 40 miles North of the Dallas-Fort Worth airport, with direct access to most locations in the U.S. and Canada. Both Dallas and Fort Worth are within a 45-minute drive and offer a large selection of entertainment and cultural events of all kinds. With over 32,000 students, UNT is the fourth largest university in Texas. The French program has a long tradition of excellence and a history of teacher training, including several Summer Institutes supported by substantial grants. The French and Spanish collections at the Willis Library are quite impressive. In addition, UNT offers a charming traditional campus setting with all the facilities necessary for a summer program.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Although participants are not required to live in Denton during the Institute, several housing options are available:
1. Campus housing (only applies to students attending four weeks)
In order to reserve a room on campus, you must complete a housing contract, available from the Department of Housing and Residence Life, and mail it along with a deposit check for damage is refundable upon request. For fees, visit the web page of the Housing Office at www.unt.edu/housing. There are two housing contracts:
a. The regular housing formula offered to all students; it is a little cheaper and includes a meal plan.
b. An upgraded formula that allows you to rent a double room (Santa Fe or Mozart Square) or semi-private room (Mozart Square only) for a monthly fee, in a new or renovated hall. Meals are not included in the rent, and you pay at the cafeteria door each time. With an ID+ card, you receive a 10% discount on meals; ID+ may be initiated at the Bursar's Office (1st floor of Eagle Services Bldg.).
2. Campus Short-Stay Program (applies to participants attending two weeks only)
Students staying only two weeks may rent a room a double room or single room, linen and pillow included in either case. For this type of accommodation, please make your reservations by calling Ms. Diana Forson at (940) 565-2894, mentioning the "Short-stay program."
TUITION AND FEES
1. Graduate tuition:
Visit http://www.unt.edu for updated information on tuition and course fees
Note: Out-of-state and international students who receive a scholarship for $1,000 are eligible for in-state tuition.
2. Institute fee: $90 for one session (2 weeks), $180 for two sessions (4 weeks); this fee includes afternoon cultural activities, cultural/pedagogical workshops..
FINANCIAL AID
1. Graduate Scholarships are available from the UNT Graduate School.
2. Financial aid is available through the UNT Office of Financial Aid.
3. International Scholarships for summer study in France (variable amount) are available from the Study Abroad Center at (940) 565-2207.
Note: Out-of-state students who receive a scholarship for $1,000 are eligible for in-state tuition.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please print the application form below, complete it, and send it with your check to the appropriate Director for each language by May 5, 2006. If you have questions on the program, or if you would like to receive detailed information on the French and Spanish Summer Institutes (including tuition and fees and housing) , please direct all inquiries to the appropriate Director at the address below. Please include your name and exact address, and materials will be sent to you.
For more information on the Department or the French and Spanish programs, contact:
Dr. Marie-Christine Koop, Director of the French Summer Institute
OR
Dr. Ignacio López-Calvo, Director of the Spanish Institute
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
P.O. Box 311127
Denton, TX 76203-1127
Tel: (940) 565-2404
Fax: (940) 565-2581
E-mail: koop@unt.edu or lopezcalvo@msn.com
The University of North Texas does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, or religion. Minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply.
Last updated on November 27, 2006
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2007 FRENCH OR SPANISH SUMMER INSTITUTE: APPLICATION FORM
University of North Texas
Name (please print): _________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
(zip code)
Home telephone (with area code)___________________________
Social security number or EmplID (UNT ID): ____________________ E-mail: _____________________________
I. APPLICATION*
I would like to participate in the 2007 Summer Institute as follows [Please select the correct language and session(s)]:*
a. French Summer Institute: ____ Session I only (June 4-15) ____ Session II only (June 18-29) ____ Both sessions
b. Spanish Summer Institute: ____ Session I only (June 4-15) ____ Session II only (June 18-29) ____ Both sessions
Please find enclosed*:
____ a check for $90 (one session) OR ____ a check for $180.00 (both sessions)
This check, payable to the University of North Texas, corresponds to the special Institute fee which will cover cultural activities, workshops/seminars, and a breakfast or luncheon on June 4 and/or 18. I understand that, should I withdraw my application after May 15, 2007 I will receive a refund of $50.00 (for one session) or $120.00 (for both sessions) due to administrative expenses incurred.
II. REGISTRATION*
____ I am currently enrolled at UNT
____ I have been enrolled at UNT since summer I, 2006
____ I need to (re)apply for graduate admission; please send me an application form for graduate admission at UNT. --> Please specify: I am a ___ U.S. citizen ___ foreign national.
____________________________________ (Signature)
____________________________________ (Date)
* Check the appropriate boxes.
Please complete and sign this form, then mail it, along with your check, by May 4, 2007 to:
Dr. Marie-Christine Koop, Director of the French Summer Institute
OR
Dr. Ignacio López-Calvo, Director of the Spanish Summer Institute
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
P.O. Box 311127
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas 76203-1127