The University of New Mexico

      Foreign Languages and Literatures

      Walter Putnam, Chairperson
      Ortega Hall 229A
      MSC03 2080
      1 University of New Mexico
      Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
      (505) 277-4771
      zarafanm@gmail.com

      Programs: Arabic, Chinese, Classical Studies, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, French, German, Greek (Ancient), Italian, Japanese, Languages, Latin, Russian

      Affiliated Programs: Biblical Hebrew, Sanskrit (See Foreign Languages)

      Professors
      Monica S. Cyrino, Ph.D., Yale University–Classics
      Walter Putnam, Ph.D., University of Paris–French & Comparative Literature

      Associate Professors
      Susanne Baackmann, Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley)–German
      Stephen Bishop, Ph.D., University of Michigan–French
      Lorna Brau, Ph.D., New York University–Japanese
      Pamela Cheek, Ph.D., Stanford University–French & Comparative Literature
      Carmen Nocentelli, Ph.D., Stanford University-Comparative Literature & Cultural Studies
      Katrin Schroeter, Ph.D., Brown University–German
      Rajeshwari Vallury, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh-French 

      Assistant Professors
      Lorenzo F. Garcia Jr., Ph.D., University of California (Los Angeles)–Classics
      Andre Haag, Ph.D., Stanford University- Japanese
      Emma Trentman, Ph.D., Michigan State University-Arabic
      Tanya Ivanova-Sullivan, Ph.D., Ohio State University–Russian
      Osman Umurhan, Ph.D., New York University-Classics

      Visiting Assistant Professors
      Katherine Reischl, Ph.D., University of Chicago-Russian

      Adjunct Professor
      George F. Peters, Professor of German, Michigan State University

      Instructors
      Xiang He, M.A., Peking University- Chinese & Comparative Literature

      Lecturers
      Mohamed Ali, Ph.D., University of New Mexico–Arabic
      Machiko Bomberger, M.A., Columbia University-Japanese
      Rachele Duke, Ph.D., University of California (Los Angeles)–Italian
      Jinghua Pei, M.A., University of Iowa-Chinese
      Marina Peters–Newell, Ph.D., University of Washington–French, Lower–Division Coordinator
      Jason Wilby, Ph.D., University of California (Irvine)-German

      Faculty Emeriti
      Bruno Hannemann, Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley)–German
      Robert Holzapfel, Ph.D., University of Iowa–German
      Robert Jespersen, Ph.D., Stanford University–German
      Natasha Kolchevska, Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley)–Russian
      Byron Lindsey, Ph.D., Cornell University–Russian
      Peter K. Pabisch, Ph.D., University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)–German
      Diana Robin, Ph.D., University of Iowa–Classics
      Claude M. Senninger, Ph.D., University of Paris–French
      Warren S. Smith, Ph.D., Yale University–Classics


      Undergraduate Programs

      Majors

      The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures undergraduate degrees in the following fields of study:

      • B.A. in Classical Studies
      • B.A. in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
      • B.A. in French
      • B.A. in German
      • B.A. in Languages
      • B.A. in Russian

      Minors

      Minors are also available in the following:

      • Classical Studies
      • Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
      • French
      • German
      • Greek
      • Italian
      • Japanese
      • Languages
      • Latin
      • Russian

      Courses in Chinese and Arabic are also offered. For Biblical Hebrew, see “Foreign Languages” or the Department of Religious Studies. For Sanskrit, see Philosophy.

      For Swahili, see Africana Studies. For Navajo (Diné) or other Native American languages, see the Department of Linguistics. For Quechua (QUEC), see the Latin American and Iberian Institute.

      Undergraduate Advisors

      Director of Undergraduate Studies: Lorenzo F. Garcia Jr.
      Classical Studies: Monica S. Cyrino
      Chinese: Xiang He
      French: Stephen Bishop
      German: Susanne Baackmann
      Greek: Lorenzo F. Garcia Jr.
      Italian: Rachele Duke
      Japanese: Lorie Brau
      Languages: Lorenzo F. Garcia Jr.
      Latin: Osman Umurhan 
      Russian: Tania Ivanova

      Placement

      101 courses are reserved for students who have not previously studied the language in which they plan to enroll. Students who have had previous exposure to a language and plan to continue the study of the same language must consult the appropriate advisor. Students who enroll in advanced courses may obtain credit by the challenge procedure for any courses below the level of the one in which they enroll.

      How to Challenge a Course for Credit

      Students may obtain credit for a lower-division language course by completing a course at a higher level with a grade of "A" or "B." For example, one could challenge French 101 and 102 on the basis of obtaining a "B" in French 201. Upon completing this requirement, the student must first go to the A&S Advisement Center and fill out a "Challenge for Credit" form. The student may then pay for the lower-division credit hours at the regular UNM tuition rate.

      Graduate Programs

      The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (FLL) offers the following graduate degrees:

      • M.A. in Comparative Literatures and Cultural Studies
      • M.A. in French
      • M.A. in German Studies
      • Ph.D. in French Studies

      All graduate programs are administered by a Graduate Committee composed of three members of the FLL graduate faculty, the Director of Graduate Studies and the Chairperson of FLL. Except for the internal regulations and requirements outlined below, all degree programs are subject to the terms of The University of New Mexico Catalog in effect at the time a student is admitted into a specific program.

      All graduate students must demonstrate proficiency in another language either through a four-semester sequence of course work, a proficiency exam, or proof of equivalent knowledge acquired elsewhere.

      Graduate Advisors

      Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. Pamela Cheek (pcheek@unm.edu)
      Classics: Dr. Lorenzo F. Garcia, Jr.(lfgarcia@unm.edu)
      Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies: Dr. Monica Cyrino (pandora@unm.edu)
      German Studies: Dr. Katrin Schroeter (kaddisch@gmail.com)
      French and French Studies: Dr. Pamela Cheek (pcheek@unm.edu)

      Application and Admission

      For information about admission to our graduate programs, contact the Director of Graduate Studies or visit our web site http://www.unm.edu/%7efll/.

      Application procedure for US citizens:
      Applicants who are US citizens should go to the Office of Graduate Studies website at http://www.unm.edu/apply to submit the Application for Admission form, Residency form and application fee. Send official transcripts to:

      The University of New Mexico
      Office of Admissions
      Attn: Graduate Admissions
      P.O. Box 4895
      Albuquerque NM 87196

      Send 3 letters of recommendation, a writing sample in the language of study and a letter of intent (see http://www.unm.edu/%7egrad/admissions/onlineapps.html or contact the Director of Graduate Studies for information about these documents) to:

      The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
      The University of New Mexico
      1 University of New Mexico
      MSC 03 2080 Ortega Hall 229
      Albuquerque NM 87131-0001
      Tel (505) 277-4771
      Fax (505) 277 3599
      www.unm.edu/%7efll/

      Application procedure for non-US citizens:
      Applicants who are citizens of a country other than the U.S. should visit the International Admissions website at http://www.unm.edu/admissions/guidelines/international.html for information and forms. Send Application form, TOEFL or IELTS results, certified translated copies of official academic records, financial guarantee and application fee to:

      Office of International Admissions
      MSC 06 3850
      1 University of New Mexico
      Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
      USA

      Send 3 letters of recommendation, a writing sample in the language of study and a letter of intent (see http://www.unm.edu/%7egrad/admissions/onlineapps.html or contact the Director of Graduate Studies for information about these documents) to:

      The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
      The University of New Mexico
      1 University of New Mexico
      MSC 03 2080 Ortega Hall 229
      Albuquerque NM 87131-0001
      Tel (505) 277-4771
      Fax (505) 277 3599
      www.unm.edu/%7efll/

      Deadline for Applications:

      For matriculation in the: With financial aid: Without financial aid:
      Fall semester February 1 March 15
      Spring semester October 1 October 15
       

      Applicants are normally expected to have an undergraduate degree in the subject matter (or in a closely-related field) with a grade point average of 3.2 or better. Applicants not presenting these minimum requirements will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the Graduate Committee, which reserves the right to admit such candidates only if it is satisfied that deficiencies will be overcome quickly and reasonably within the normal time to degree. Applicants may be denied admission if their previous scholastic record indicates little likelihood of success in graduate-level work.

       
      Assistantships

      The Department awards a limited number of assistantships, either as a Teaching Assistant or as a Graduate Assistant. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for more information.

      American Indian Languages

      See Linguistics.

      Navajo

      See Linguistics.

      Quechua (QUEC)

      See Latin American and Iberian Institute.

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