120 121 DEPARTMENT FOREIGN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES Chair: Dr. Tony Spanos Location: Building 1, Room 111 Telephone Contact: Karlene Morris 801-626-6183 Professors: Larry W. Doman, Gary M. Godfrey, Robert Mondi, Tony Spanos, Jeffery D. Stokes, Leland A. Walser; Associate Professors: Yumi Adachi, Robert W. Belka, Erika Daines, Cheryl Hansen, Thomas J. Mathews, Wangari wa Nyatetu-Waigwa; Assistant Professors: Craig Bergeson, Alicia Giralt, Eva Szalay I he Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures 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 foreign language is the hallmark of a world citizen. A bachelor of arts degree is offered. Students may select a regular major, a teaching major or a major with a commercial emphasis in French, German or Spanish. Regular and teaching minors are offered in these three languages as well. In addition, a Japanese minor is offered, and the department participates in Asian Studies and Latin American Studies minors and in a departmental Honors Program. A language emphasis for the BIS degree requires a minimum of 18 hours, 15 of which must be upper-division course work. Courses in other languages may be offered as need and resources allow. 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 The Bachelor of Arts degree will include 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 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 challenge foreign language courses 1010, 1020, HU2010 and 2020 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 and Literatures. Foreign Language Major (French, German, or Spanish) » 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 credit 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 credit 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) EE (B.A.) .a»—w » 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 credit 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 (15 credit hours) Grammar & Composition (3) Intro to Literature (3) Business Language I (3) Studies in Culture & Civilization (3) Business Language II (3) Senior Assessment (0) ForLng 3060 ForLng 3160 ForLng 3510 ForLng DV3550 ForLng 4510 ForLng 4990 Elective Courses Select a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following ForLng 3220 Phonetics & Phonology (3) ForLng 3300 Foreign Language Journal (1) ForLng 3320 Applied Language Studies (1-3) ForLng 3360 Grammar Review (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 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 Teaching Major (French, German, or Spanish) HlllBHSli BACHELOR DEGREE (B.A.) 1— » 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). » 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 120 hours is required for graduation - 40 hours of these must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above). For the major, a minimum of 34 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. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). 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