122 between their ESL courses and mainstream academic classes. Special emphasis is given to authentic texts and classroom assignments. ESL 2750. Special Projects and Activities for Language Learning (1-3) Special projects designed to offer a variety of language and cultural experiences for the ESL student. Activities offered may include trips, special interest seminars and or workshops. Contact the ESL Program for programs offered. DEPARTMENT Foreign Languages & Literatures Chain Dr. Gary Godfrey Location: Building 1, Room 111 Telephone Contact: Karlene Morris 801-626-6183 Professors: Erika Daines, Gary M. Godfrey, Thomas J. Mathews, Robert Mondi, Tony Spanos, Jeffery D. Stokes, Wangari wa Nyatetu-Waigwa; Associate Professors: Yumi Adachi, Craig Bergeson, Alicia Giralt, Cheryl Hansen, Eva Szalay; Assistant Professor David L. Nielson; Instructor Michael Cartmill 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 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 either option 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) 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 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 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. Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog