Originally published on October 25, 2024
FLT Courses begin the week of January 13-17. All FLT courses run from January to May, asynchronously but interactively, with a module due each week. 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 2025
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| FLT 807 | Methods of Foreign Language Teaching | Fred Poole |
| FLT 815 | Culture and Intercultural Competence | Bruna Sommer Farias |
| FLT 817 | Program Development and Administration | Amanda Lanier |
| FLT 841 | Special Topics: Literacy and Multiliteracies | Bruna Sommer Farias |
| FLT 860 | Foreign/Second Language Acquisition (F/SLA) | Fred Poole |
| FLT 885 | Experiential Module in Foreign Language Teaching (Master’s Project)* | Bruna Sommer Farias |
| FLT 898 | Final Portfolio / Comprehensive Exam (create your website)* | Amanda 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
How will I participate in the courses?
Your instructor will notify you when you have access to the course in D2L and Teams.
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 textbooks do I need to order?
Textbooks are listed in the Student Information System. Go to student.msu.edu. Click the Class Search tile. Locate your course. See the Textbook Info tab. Many FLT courses use textbooks that are available through the MSU Library at no additional cost. If you have questions, email your professor.
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
- Courses begin January 13-17
- Regional Conferences – Central States, Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
- Spring MAFLT Showcase Event > April
- Orientation for Summer 2024 – TBD (early May)
- Graduation Events – if you are graduating from the MAFLT in the summer, you can walk in the MSU Commencement ceremony in May or December. Let us know if you want to walk, and you will also need to fill out the MSU form.
Important Dates in Spring 2025
MSU Academic Calendar + Academic Calendar via student.msu.edu
MAFLT Students SharePoint Site + Announcements via Teams > MAFLT Students
Calendar & Events on MAFLT SharePoint site:
https://michiganstate.sharepoint.com/sites/MAFLT/SitePages/Calendar-and-Events-FLT.aspx
