108 109 English as a Second Language Chair: Candadai Seshachari Director: Mark Peterson Location: Social Science Building, Room 380 Telephone: Ada Hardenbrook 626-6028 Faculty: Colleen E. Castillo, Timothy R. Conrad, Giana S. Curtis, Susan McKay, Mark P. Peterson, Kathryn A. Price, Robin Turner, Mary Quiroz-Whisler ESL Specialist: Ada Hardenbrook ESL Tutor: Carl Critchlow Weber State provides an intensive English program with four levels of curriculum for international students with TOEFL scores below 500 and other non-native speakers of English. Students entering the ESL program will be comprehensively tested to determine and evaluate their English language skills and placed in appropriate classes. A passing grade of C+ or higher is required to be advanced to the next level in the ESL program. Starting in Level B, students will be allowed to take concurrent academic courses on a limited basis. ESL COURSES LEVEL A ESLND21. Intermediate Grammar (4) ESL ND22. Intermediate Writing (5) ESL ND23. Intermediate Reading/Vocabulary (5) ESL ND24. Intermediate Listening/Speaking (4) LEVEL B ESL 111. Advanced-intermediate Grammar (3) ESL 112. Advanced-intermediate Writing (5) ESL 113. Advanced-intermediate Reading/Vocabulary (5) ESL 114. Advanced-intermediate Listening/Speaking (3) LEVEL C ESL 211. Advanced Grammar (3) ESL 212. Advanced Writing (4) ESL 213. Advanced Reading/Vocabulary (5) ESL 214. Advanced Listening/Speaking (3) LEVEL D ESL 222. College Level Writing (4) The credits generated by ESL courses in Level A will not count towards graduation. The credits generated by ESL courses in Levels B, C, and D will count towards graduation as electives. All international students, regardless of TOEFL scores, and other non- native speakers of English must complete ESL 222 or pass it by challenge examination before they will be allowed to register for English 111 and 112, the College Writing courses. DEPARTMENT FOREIGN LANGUAGES Chair: Dr. Robert W. Belka Location: Building 1, Room 111 Telephone Contact: Karlene Morris 626-6183 Professors: Inge H. Adams-Nelson, Larry W. Doman, Gary M. Godfrey, Leland A. Walser; Associate Professors: Robert W. Belka, Wangari wa Nyatetu-Waigwa, Anthony Spanos, Jeffery D. Stokes; Assistant Professors: John Z. Kartchner, Marta Elena Stone, Thomas J. Mathews; Instructor: Erika Daines, Cheryl Hansen I he Department of Foreign Languages offers courses in language, literature and culture that enable students to complete various institutional requirements. We prepare students to function effectively in a foreign language while gaining an understanding and appreciation of humanistic ideals and values. Mastery of a language is the hallmark of a world citizen. A bachelor of arts degree is offered with a regular (or teaching) major or minor in French, German, or Spanish. A Japanese minor as well as composite minors, and a departmental Honours Programme are also offered. It is possible to obtain a language emphasis for the BIS degree by completing 25 hours, 16 of which must be upper-division course work. Courses in other languages are offered on a regular basis. The curriculum is based on a National Standard for measuring proficiency. Each course is designed to foster linguistic skills and to increase the students' ability to participate in the culture. Foreign Language Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree satisfies the foreign language requirement upon the successful completion of one of the following options: 1. The candidate passes WSU foreign language course HU203 with a minimum grade of "C+" or passes any upper-division WSU foreign language course (excepting 330) with a minimum grade of "C." 2. The candidate documents a proficiency level of "Intermediate Low" through an examination administered by the WSU Foreign Language Department or through an examination by a recognized testing agency. 3. The candidate transfers credit showing the completion of a college-level, second-year foreign language program with a minimum grade of "C+" or transfers credit showing completion of an upper-division foreign language course taught in the foreign language with a minimum grade of "C." NOTE: The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree does not have a foreign language requirement. Credit for English as a Second Language Students for whom English is a second language may receive 24 hours of foreign language credit in English to meet the B.A. requirement. The English Department will certify this credit after verifying the language skill by the following procedure: A. Verify proficiency in the non-English native language in cooperation with the Foreign Languages Department. B. Verify proficiency in English as a second language by one of the following: 1. Challenge and pass the ESL Exit Test at Weber State. 2. Complete the special examination request form and take the ESL special examination. Obtaining Foreign Language Credit for Prior Language Experience Students with prior language experience may challenge foreign language courses 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, and HU203 by completing one of the following options: 1. Pass a course at a higher proficiency level than the course(s) challenged with a minimum grade of "C." 2. Demonstrate the appropriate proficiency level through an examination administered by the Foreign Language Department ("Novice High" for students challenging the first year and "Intermediate Low" for students challenging the second year). Upon the payment of a nominal fee, hours earned in this fashion 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. 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 32. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — of which 44 total hours are required within the major beyond the prerequisite courses (prerequisite courses, if needed, total 24 credit hours). A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — 40 of these are required within the major. At least 8 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 626-6183 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses will full both General Education and major requirements: ForLang HU170 and ForLang HU203 (prerequisite requirements). Course Requirements for Bachelor Degree Prerequisite Courses Complete the following 24 credit hours (or demonstrate equivalent proficiency). 4 4 4 4 4 4 ForLang 101 First Year ForLang 102 First Year ForLang 103 First Year ForLang 201 Second Year ForLang 202 Second Year ForLang HU203 Second Year Required Courses (12 credit hours) Complete 3 courses from one of the following series For students who have completed second year in the classroom: ForLang 320 Third Year ForLang 321 Third Year ForLang 322 Third Year or For students who are fluent speakers with 1-2+ years of foreign residence: ForLang 360 Advanced Third Year ForLang 361 Advanced Third Year ForLang 362 Advanced Third Year Elective Courses (select a minimum of 28 credit hours) ForLang 330 Phonetics and Phonology ForLang 390 Study Abroad ForLang 393 Studies in Culture ForLang 394 Studies in Literature ForLang 401 Applied Language Studies ForLang 450 Survey of Literature ForLang 451 Survey of Literature ForLang 452 Survey of Literature ForLang 483 Directed Readings ForLang 490 Study Abroad ForLang 492 Short Courses, Workshops... ForLang 495 Senior Seminar & Thesis Other Required Courses Complete 4 hours in a foreign language that is not your major. ForLang 101 First Year or ForLang HU170 Literature in Translation 4 4 4 4 1-5 1-4 1-4 1-4 4 4 4 1-4 1-5 1-6 4 4 4 Foreign Language Teaching Major (French, German, or Spanish) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of first and second-year courses in the language or equivalent preparation. In addition, teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In addition, teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — of which 50 total hours are required within the major beyond the prerequisite courses (prerequisite courses, if needed, total 24 credit hours). A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — 46 of these are required within the major. At least 8 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 626-6183 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the College of Education (call 626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). GEN ED & CORE COURSES Interdisciplinary HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & Technology PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG- DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC Hearth Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University