240 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities FL Courses The following course descriptions are generic and apply to all languages. The acronym FL denotes foreign language courses. In the class schedule each semester courses will be language specific: FRCH for French, GRMN for German, JPNS for Japanese, and SPAN for Spanish, etc. Major Course Requirements for BA Degree Prerequisite Courses Complete the following 12 credit hours (or demonstrate equivalent proficiency) • FL 1010 - First Semester Credits: (3) • FL 1020 - Second Semester Credits: (3) • FL 2010 - Third Semester Credits: (3) • FL 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Credits: (3) Required Courses (15.5 credit hours) • FL 3060 - Grammar & Composition Credits: (3) • FL 3160 - Introduction to Literature Credits: (3) • FL 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3) • FL 4340 - Foreign Language Acquisition and Teaching for Proficiency Credits: (3) • FL 4400 - Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language Credits: (3) * • FL 4990 - Senior Assessment Credits: (.5) Elective Courses Select a minimum of 21 credit hours from the following (choice must include at least one literature course from this list) FL 3000 - Proficiency Development Credits: (3) FL 3190 - Foreign Language Journal Credits: (l) FL 3320 - Applied Language Studies Credits: (1-3) FL 3360 - Advanced Grammar Credits: (3) FL 3710 - Business Language I Credits: (3) FL 3550 - Cultural Heritage I Credits: (3) FL 3560 - Cultural Heritage II Credits: (3) FL 3570 - Special Topics in Culture Credits: (3) FL 3610 - Literature Survey I Credits: (3) FL 3620 - Literature Survey II Credits: (3) FL 3630 - Literature Genres Credits: (3) FL 3650 - Literature Periods Credits: (3) FL 3670 - Literature Authors Credits: (3) FL 3690 - Literature Special Topics in Literature Credits: (1-3) FL 3720 - Language for Specific Purposes I Credits: (3) FL 3730 - Language for Specific Purposes II Credits: (3) FL 3740 - Translation/Interpreting I Credits: (3) FL 3850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6) FL 4190 - Foreign Language Journal Credits: (l) FL 4220 - Special Topics in Linguistics Credits: (3) FL 4710 - Business Language II Credits: (3) FL 4620 - Survey of Literature I Credits: (3) FL 4630 - Survey of Literature II Credits: (3) FL 4690 - Special Topics in Literature Credits: (3) FL 4740 - Translation/Interpreting II Credits: (3) FL 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) FL 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6) FL 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) FL 4960 - Senior Seminar and Thesis Credits: (3) "Students must take anACTFL Oral Proficiency Examination prior to taking FL 4400 and student teaching. The department standard for Proficiency is the Advanced- Low level. Students must also complete the Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam in their language prior to taking FL 4400. (Please see the foreign language advisor.) German, Commercial Emphasis (BA) • Prog ram Pre requ is ite: Co mpletio n of first and second-year courses in German 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 German 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 German 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 German 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. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog