PROGRAM: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Chair: Candadai Seshachari Associate Director: Mark P. Peterson Associate Director: Kathryn A. Price Location: Social Science Building, Room 380 Telephone: 626-602816853 Instructor Specialists: Timothy R. Conrad, Janie S. Curtis, Mark P. Peterson, Kathryn A. Price. The College provides an intensive English program with five levels of curriculum for students with TOEFL scores below 500. Placement in the ESL program through the ESL Coordinator's office includes comprehensive English language skills evaluation. All other International students must register for the fifth level (Engl ESL 222, 223) their first quarter at WSC. Ml ESL COURSES Level I Oil. Beginning Grammar (5) 01Z Beginning Writing (5) 013. Beginning Reading (5) 014. Beginning Conversation (1) Level H 021. Intermediate Grammar (5) 022. Intermediate Writing (5) 023. Intermediate Reading/Vocabulary (5) 024. Intermediate Conversation (1) Level HI 111. Advanced-intermediate Grammar (5) 112. Advanced-intermediate Writing (5) 113. Advanced-intermediate Reading/Vocabulary (5) 114. Advanced-intermediate Conversation (1) Level TV 211. Advanced Grammar (5) 212. Advanced Writing 4 (5) 213. Advanced Reading/Vocabulary (5) Level V 222. College Level Writing (3) 223. College Level Reading (3) The credits generated by ESL courses in Level I and Level II will not count toward graduation. Level I courses are offered only if enrollment allows. The credits generated by ESL courses in Level HI and Level TV will count toward graduation. The credits generated by ESL 222 and 223 will count toward graduation. All international students must complete these two courses or pass them by challenge examination before they will be allowed to register for Engl 101 and 102, the College Writing courses. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Chair: LelandA. Walser Location: Building 1, Room 111 Telephone: 626-6183 Professors: Larry W. Doman, Leland A. Walser, Jean H. Andra; Associate Professors: Inge H. Adams, Robert W. Belka; Assistant Professors: Gary M. Godfrey, John Z. Kartchner, Jeffery D. Stokes; Instructor: Anthony Spanos; Instructor-Specialist: Lucie M. Swanson; Associate Staff Members: Kazuko Monobe, Mayumi Mukai. Description The Department of Foreign Languages provides courses which enable the student to complete the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree and to fill needs in the General Education area. Foreign Language study increases a student's communication skills, enhances his ability to analyze social and cultural problems, and provides him with a knowledge of the fine arts and literature. Students contemplating graduate study should be advised that most advanced degrees require demonstrated competency in one or more foreign languages. In addition, successful language study before entrance into graduate school enhances the probablity of acceptance into competitive graduate programs. Career opportunities are enhanced if a person adds language competence to other requisite skills. (Career information is available in the Department of Foreign Languages.) A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered with a major or teaching major in Foreign Language: French, German or Spanish. Minors and teaching minors in French, German, or Spanish, as well as composite minors, and a departmental honors program are also offered. To complete a language emphasis for the BIS degree a student must complete 20 hours in the classroom, 9 of which must be upper division. Credit granted through special examination will not apply. Language Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree A candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree must demonstrate competence in one or more foreign languages. This requirement must be met upon the completion of one of the following: (1) 24 hours credit in one or more languages; (2) the successful completion of foreign language 202; (3) earning a "C" grade or better in any upper division foreign language course not taught in translation or; (4) proof of competence through testing. (Students anticipating graduate study or completing their degree at another institution should meet this requirement in one language. Students in the Fine Arts may find the option of using more than one language attractive.) English as a Second Language Credit Students for whom English is a second language may receive 24 hours of foreign language credit in English to meet the B.A. General Information requirement. The English Department will certify this credit after verifying the language skill by the following procedure: A. Verify proficiency in the non-English native language in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department. B. Verify proficiency in English as a second language by one of the following: 1. Challenge and pass the ESL Exit Test at WSC. 2. Complete the special examination request form and take the ESL special examination. Special Examination Students may obtain a maximum of 25 hours of credit by doing one of the following: (1) pass a special examination, if previous credit at this level has not been granted, (2) earn a "C" grade or better in an upper division language class. Upon payment of a nominal fee, credit earned in this fashion is recorded as "credit" on the transcript and does not affect the student's GPA. Similarity, a student may receive credit for 15 hours (the equivalent of the first year) through examination or by earning a "C" grade or better in foreign language courses 201 or 202. The Foreign Language Department may accept results from other foreign language testing centers as evidence of language proficiency. Application for the special examination for credit is to be made at the office of the Department of Foreign Languages. PROGRAM: MAJOR OR TEACHING MAJOR (FRENCH, GERMAN OR SPANISH)- BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific requirements of the college (see index). • Bachelor of Arts Degree General Education requirements (see index). • Psych SSlOl (5) in the Social Science area and Commun HU102 (3) in the Humanities area are recommended for teaching majors. • A minor is required. • A grade of C or better in all major courses. Majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. (Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 2.50). • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • At least 8 credit hours of foreign language courses numbered above 300 must be completed at Weber State College. • Students obtaining a Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teaching Education Program). These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 350 (5), 363 (3), 462 (4), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Specific Requirements: • Prerequisite courses: 101 (5), 102 (5), 103 (5): 201 (5), 202 (5) or equivalent preparation. • 36 to 40 hours of upper division credit • Required courses: 304 (3), 305 (3), 306 (3), 330 (3). French students must also complete 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3). German students must also complete at least four of the six survey courses 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 314 (3), 315 (3), 316 (3). Spanish students must also complete 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 314 (3), 315 (3), 316 (3). • Courses to elect from: 300 (3), 302 (3), 303 (3), 309 (3), 370 (3), 401 (3), 483 (1-3), 492 (1-6), 499. French students may also elect from: 420 (4), 430 (4), 440 (4), 450 (3). German students may elect to take 410 (3). Spanish students may also elect from: 344 (1), 411 (3), 412 (3), 414 (3), 415 (3), 416 (3), 417 (3),430 (3). • Majors may also elect from courses taught by other departments upon prior approval of their major adviser and the department chair. • 330 must be completed before 340. • 340 (5) must be completed prior to commencing student teaching. • Teaching majors must student-teach in their language for a minimum of one quarter. Majors must also complete at least one quarter's successful study in a second foreign language. • Support course recommended: Anthro 204 (5). PROGRAM: FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill requirements for departmental or teaching majors in French, German or Spanish. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling the requirements for a Foreign Language major take at least 15 credit hours on an Honors basis. • Complete a Foreign Language Senior Project • A student may receive Foreign Language Honors credit in any Foreign Language upper division course. 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 professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: MINOR OR TEACHING MINOR (FRENCH, GERMAN OR SPANISH) General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in all minor courses. • At least 5 credit hours of foreign language courses numbered above 300 must be completed at Weber State College. Specific Requirements: Prerequisite courses: 101 (5), 102 (5), 103 (5), 201 (5), 202 (5) or equivalent preparation. Minimum of 18 upper division credit hours for minor (23 for teaching minors). Courses required: 304 (3), 305 (3), 306 (3) plus any 9 upper division hours. Teaching minors must take 330 (3) and 340 (5). 340 must be completed prior to student teaching. 330 should be taken before 340. Teaching Minors should student-teach in their language for a minimum of one quarter. Minors must include one literature course taught in the language. Student Services Interdisc Programs Allied Health Sciences Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 68 69 Continuing Education