Language and Level Questions
Q. What languages can I study with a FLAS award?
A. FLAS-eligible language lists differ slightly for the three types of fellowships. For the lists of eligible languages for the other FLAS fellowships, please refer to the appropriate page:
Q. What year of language is “intermediate or advanced”?
A. Second-year (3rd and 4th term) language courses are considered intermediate. Advanced level corresponds to 3rd year (5th and 6th term) and beyond.
Q. I have not studied language at the University of Michigan. Am I still eligible?
A. Yes, you are eligible, but you must be able to pass the placement test to enroll in at least the intermediate level language class by the beginning of the fellowship period.
Q. Can I study a beginning level language?
A. Undergraduate students may NOT study a beginning level (1st and 2nd term) language—no exceptions. Graduate students may be granted an exception to study beginning level language if they already possess advanced proficiency in another foreign language of the same world region. Beginning level language awards require US/ED approval.
Q. Will the language level I want to study be taught?
A. Not all languages offer courses in all language levels every year. Students should confirm that the language level they plan to enroll will be offered in the upcoming academic year. Contact the language department for more information.
Q. Can I take my language courses “pass/fail” while on a FLAS?
A. No. The Department of Education requires that all required FLAS courses be taken for a academic credit and letter grade and the student must remain in “good academic standing.”