132 DEPARTMENT Foreign Languages & Literatures Chain Dr. Thomas J. Mathews Location: Wasatch Hall, Room 101 Telephone Contact: Karlene Foster 801-626-6183 Professors: Yumi Adachi, Craig Bergeson, Erika Daines, Alicia Giralt, Gary M. Godfrey, Cheryl Hansen, Thomas J. Mathews, Eva Szalay, Tony Spanos, Jeffery D. Stokes, Wangari wa Nyatetu- Waigwa; Assistant Professors: Isabel Asensio 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 effedively in a foreign language while gaining an understanding and appredation 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, European 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 the National Standards 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 includes a foreign language or ASL (American Sign Language) requirement which may be met by one of the following: 1. Documentation of a profidency 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 BA foreign language requirement by verifying their profidency 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 predsion." 6. Completion of SLCC's American Sign Language Course ASL 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 dther option are recorded as "credit" on the transcript and do not affed the student's GPA. The department may accept results from other fordgn 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 DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 9 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 45). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for departmental, commerdal, or teaching majors in French, German or Spanish, of which at least 9 credit hours must be taken on an Honors basis. A student may receive Foreign Language Honors credit in any Foreign Language upper division course.* In addition, complete a Foreign Language Senior Projed. *Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate prof essor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program on page 45.) French Major bachelor's degree (ba) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of first and second-year courses in French or equivalent preparation. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 37. » 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 16 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. Admission Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 17). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to pages 37-43 of this catalog for Bachelor of Arts requirements. FRCH HU2010 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 (HU2010) cannot be obtained through examination. Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog