Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities 223 course work. Courses in other languages may be offered as need and resources allow. The curriculum is based on the National Standards for measuring proficiency. Each course is designed to foster linguistic skills and to increase the student's ability to participate in the culture. Foreign Language Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree The Bachelor of Arts degree includes a foreign language or ASL (American Sign Language) requirement which may be met by one of the following: 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 FL 2020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 3. Co mpletion o f any upp er-division WSU fo reign 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 BA 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 o f a m inimum p roficiency 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. Co mpletion o f SLCC s American Sign Language Course ASL 1050 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 7. Co mpletion o f twelve se mester- hours o f foreign language. 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 FL 1010, FL 1020, FL 2010 and FL 2020 by passing a higher numbered course with a minimum grade of "C" 2. Students may obtain credit for FL 1010, FL 1020, FL 2010 and FL 2021 through examination, but only in those languages in which the Department of Foreign Languages has expertise (usually limited to French, German, Japanese and Spanish). This examination is administered regularly by the department. Credit for Humanities General Education (FL 2020) 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. Generally, students may not earn lower-division foreign language credit for proficiency in their native language. If a student's second language is English, then English may fill the BA foreign language requirement (see specific BA-major department advisors). Interdisciplinary Minors The Foreign Languages Department participates in the Asian Studies, European Studies, Linguistics, and Latin American Studies Minor Programs. Students who wish to enroll in one of these programs should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) French (BA) • Prog ram Pre requ is ite: Co mpletio n of first and second-year courses in French or equivalent preparation. • Minor: Required. • Grade Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r in courses used for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation. • 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 30.5 upper division hours is required beyond the prerequisite lower division courses (prerequisite courses, if needed, total 12 credit hours). At least 6 credit hours of major courses must be completed at WSU. Advisement French 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. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements of this catalog for Bachelor of Arts requirements. FL 2020 will fulfill the 3 credit hours for the Humanities General Education requirement. A student who completes an upper- division French course with a "C" or better will also meet this requirement. Credit for Humanities General Education (HU2020) cannot be obtained through examination. The prerequisite courses listed under the major requirements will also fulfill the BA Language requirement. Assessment During their senior year, all French majors will complete FL 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 samples will be used in FL 4990. 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