Originally published in October 2023
FLT Courses begin the week of January 8. All FLT courses run full semester, through May. See other important dates below.
This page will be updated as the semester approaches. Current Students, please keep your eyes out for messages from the MAFLT Program via Teams and from other university offices via email.
FLT Courses Offered – Spring 2024
Spring 2024 Flyer – Download and Share!
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| FLT 807 | Methods of Foreign Language Teaching | Dr. Sommer Farias |
| FLT 808 | Assessment for Foreign Language Teaching | Dr. Poole |
| FLT 815 | Teaching Culture (and Intercultural Competence) | TBD |
| FLT 817 | Language Program Development & Administration | Dr. Lanier |
| FLT 841 | Special Topics: Literacy and Biliteracy | Dr. Sommer Farias |
| FLT 860 | Foreign and Second Language Acquisition [tentative – depends on demand] | TBD |
| FLT 885 | Experiential Module in Foreign Language Teaching (Master’s Project)* | Dr. Poole |
| FLT 898 | Final Portfolio / Comprehensive Exam (create your website)* | Dr. Lanier |
Enroll in Courses
Please review our instructions for enrollment, even if you are an experienced FLT student. The MSU website for searching, enrolling, and reviewing academic status has changed! Current students in our FLT programs should also refer to MAFLT Students Home in SharePoint or Teams: michiganstate.sharepoint.com/sites/MAFLT.
What should you do if you cannot enroll in the course(s) you want or need? Complete our internal Special Enrollment Form. Click How to Enroll for further instructions.
Note: If you are trying to enroll in one of these courses and it does not appear in the Class Search (https://student.msu.edu), it will soon! If the course you want is full or the system says you need an override, see below.
Preparing for the Semester
Your instructor will notify you when you have access to the course in D2L and Teams.
What textbooks do I need to order?
See course info in SIS > Class Search. [A new Course Materials Memo for FS22 will appear shortly.]
How will I participate in the courses?
FLT courses are asynchronous but highly interactive, and they all offer opportunities to interact in real time. Our learning management systems is D2L Brightspace, and we also use Microsoft Teams and other collaborative tools extensively.
- MAFLT SharePoint > Tech Tools in FLT Courses
- MAFLT YouTube Channel > D2L Playlist for FLT Students
What if I need to change or drop a course?
That is one of the updated topics in the new and improved Orientation Modules. Also see: MAFLT SharePoint > Enrollment Guide.
MAFLT Network Events
- Orientation for Spring 2024 – TBD (probably January 4 or 5)
- Spring 2024 Town Hall – February, exact date TBA
- Conferences – look for us at Central States, SCOLT, MWALLT, CALICO, and other spring conferences
- Graduation Events – if you are graduating in May and want to walk in the MSU Commencement ceremony, let us know! You can also choose to walk in December.
Important Dates in Spring 2024
MSU Academic Calendar + Academic Calendar via student.msu.edu
MAFLT Students SharePoint Site + Announcements via Teams > MAFLT Students
