123 1. Documentation of a proficiency level of "Intermediate Low" or better through an examination administered by the WSU Foreign Language Department or through an examination by a recognized testing agency. 2. Completion of WSU foreign language course 2020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 3. Completion of any upper-division WSU foreign language course with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 4. Students for whom English is a second language may meet the B.A. foreign language requirement by verifying their proficiency in their native (non-English) language in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department and verifying their proficiency in English as a Second language by passing the ESL Special Examination. 5. Documentation of a minimum proficiency level in American Sign Language through an examination administered by the American Sign Language/Interpreting program at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). The signer must "produce and maintain American Sign Language with continuity and precision." 6. Completion of SLCC's American Sign Language Course ASLi 1050 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. Obtaining Foreign Language Credit for Prior Language Experience Students with prior language experience may obtain lower- division foreign language credit by completing one of the following options: 1. Students may obtain credit for 1010, 1020, HU2010 and 2020 by passing a higher numbered course with a minimum grade of "C" 2. Students may obtain credit for 1010, 1020 and 2020 through examination, but only in those languages in which the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures has expertise (usually limited to French, German, Japanese and Spanish). This examination is administered regularly by the department. Credit for Humanities General Education (HU2010) cannot be obtained through examination. Upon payment of a nominal fee, hours earned through either option are recorded as "credit" on the transcript and do not affect the student's GPA. The department may accept results from other foreign language testing agencies as evidence of proficiency. Application for credit is to be made at the office of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. foreign language major (French, German, or Spanish) BACHELOR DEGREE (B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of first and second-year courses in the language or equivalent preparation. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 36. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 40 hours of these must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above). For the major, a minimum of 30 upper division hours is required beyond the prerequisite lower division courses (prerequisite courses, if needed, total 16 credit hours). At least 6 credit hours of major courses must be completed at WSU. Advisement Foreign Language majors are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6183 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 of this catalog for Bachelor of Arts requirements. Assessment During their senior year, all foreign language majors will complete ForLng 4990 in order to help the department assess how well it has met its goals. Students are encouraged to keep copies of their best work from each course taken in the major. These examples will be used in ForLng 4990. Course Requirements for Bachelor Degree Prerequisite Courses Complete the following 16 aedit hours (or demonstrate equivalent proficiency) ForLng 1010 First Year I (4) ForLng 1020 First Year II (4) ForLng HU2010 Second Year I (4) ForLng 2020 Second Year II (4) Required Courses (6 credit hours) ForLng 3060 Grammar & Composition (3) ForLng 3160 Intro to Literature (3) ForLng 4990 Senior Assessment (0) Elective Courses Select a minimum of 24 aedit hours from the following (choice must include at least one literature course on this list) ForLng 3220 Phonetics & Phonology (3) ForLng 3300 Foreign Language Journal (1) ForLng 3320 Applied Language Studies (1-3) ForLng 3360 Grammar Review (3) ForLng 3510 Business Language I (3) ForLng DV3550 Studies in Culture & Civilization (3) ForLng 3630 Literature Genres (3) ForLng 3650 Literature Periods (3) ForLng 3670 Literature Authors (3) ForLng 3690 Literature Special Topics in Literature (1-3) ForLng 3850 Study Abroad (1-6) ForLng 4300 Foreign Language Journal (1) ForLng 4400 Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (4) ForLng 4510 Business Language II (3) ForLng 4620 Survey of Literature I (3) ForLng 4630 Survey of Literature II (3) ForLng 4850 Study Abroad (1-6) ForLng 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) ForLng 4920 Short Courses, Workshops (1-4) ForLng 4960 Senior Seminar & Thesis (3) foreign language major: commercial emphasis (French, German, or Spanish) BACHELOR DEGREE (B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of first and second-year courses in the language or equivalent preparation. » Minor: Required. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts* Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG- DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business * Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber STATE UNIV 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y