122 Elective Courses Select a minimum of 15 credit hows torn the following FL 3220 Phonetics & Phonology (3) FL 3 3 00 Foreign Langu age Journal (1) FL 3320 Applied Language Studies (1-3) FL 3360 Grammar Review (3) FL DV3550 Studies in Culture & Civilization (3) FL 3630 Literature Genres (3) FL 3650 Literature Periods (3) FL 3670 Literature Authors (3) FL 3690 Literature Special Topics in Literature (1-3) FL 3850 Study Abroad (1-6) FL 43 00 Foreign Langu age Journal (1) FL 4400 Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (4) FL 4620 Survey of Literature I (3) FL 4630 Survey of Literature II (3) FL4850 Study Abroad (1-6) FL 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) FL 4920 Short Courses, Workshops.. (1-4) FL 4960 Senior Seminar & Thesis (3) Foreign Language Teaching Major (French, German, or Spanish) BACHELOR DEGREE (B.A.) » 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). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Bachelor of Arts requirements. Assessment During their senior year, all foreign language 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 examples will be used in FL 4990. Course Requirements for Bachelor Degree Prerequisite Courses Complete the following 16 credit hours (or demonstrate equivalent proficiency) FL1010 First Year I (4) FL1020 First Year II (4) FL HU2010 Second Year I (4) FL2020 Second Year II (4) Required Courses (13 credit hours) FL 3060 Grammar & Composition (3) FL 3160 Introduction to Literature (3) FL 3220 Phonetics & Phonology (3) FL 4400* Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (4) FL 4990 Senior Assessment (0) Elective Courses Select a minimum of 21 credit hows torn the following (choice must include at least one literature course from this list) FL 33 00 Foreign Langu age Journal (1) FL 3320 Applied Language Studies (1-3) FL 3360 Grammar Review (3) FL 3510 Business Language I (3) FL DV3550 Studies in Culture & Civilization (3) FL 3630 Literature Genres (3) FL 3650 Literature Periods (3) FL 3670 Literature Authors (3) FL 3690 Literature Special Topics in Literature (1-3) FL 3850 Study Abroad (1-6) FL 43 00 Foreign Langu age Journal (1) FL 4510 Business Language II (3) FL 4620 Survey of Literature I (3) FL 4630 Survey of Literature II (3) FL4850 Study Abroad (1-6) FL 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) FL 4920 Short Courses, Workshops... (1-4) FL 4960 Senior Seminar & Thesis (3) *Students must pass Oral and Written Proficiency Examinations at the "Intermediate High" level prior to taking 4400 and student teaching. (Please see the department advisor.) 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 43). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for departmental, commercial, 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 Project. * Permission from the depaitment chat should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program on page 43.) Foreign Language (French, German, Japanese, or Spanish) MINOR » Prerequisite Courses: Completion of first and second-year courses in the language or equivalent preparation. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog