90 ESL, Foreign Languages English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Director: Merlin G. Cheney Coordinator: Mark P. Peterson Location: Social Science Building, Room 380 Telephone: 626-6028/6853 Professor: Merlin G. Cheney, Instructor Specialists: Timothy R. Conrad, Janie S. Curtis, Christine Rudd, Mark P. Peterson, Kathryn A. Price. The College provides an intensive English program with five levels of curriculum for students with TOEFL scores below 550. 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. ESL Courses Level I 011. Beginning Grammar (5) 012. Beginning Composition (5) 013. Beginning Reading (5) 014. Beginning Conversation (1) Level II 021. Intermediate Grammar (5) 022. Intermediate Composition (5) 023. Intermediate Reading/Vocabulary (5) 024. Intermediate Conversation (1) Level III 111. Advanced-intermediate Grammar (5) 112. Advanced-intermediate Composition (5) 113. Advanced-intermediate Reading/Vocabulary (5) 114. Advanced-intermediate Conversation (1) Level IV 211. Advanced Grammar (5) 212. Advanced Composition 4 (5) 213. Advanced Reading/Vocabulary (5) Level V 222. College Level Composition (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 III and Level IV 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 Freshman English composition courses. Department of Foreign Languages Chairman: Leland A. Walser Location: Building 1, Room 111 Telephone: 626-6183 Professors: Larry W. Doman, Leland A. Walser; Associate Professors: Inge H. Adams, Kenneth R. Adams, Jean H. Andra, Robert W. Belka; Assistant Professors: Gary Godfrey, John Z. Kartchner, Jeff 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 BGS 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 of 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. requirement. The English 91 Foreign Languages 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 re- quest 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. Similarily, 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 SS101 (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 or 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). 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 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 462 (3), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (5). 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 350 (5), 450 (5), 455 (5). 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)**, 309 (3), 370 (3), 401 (3), 483 (1-3), 492 (1-6), 499. French students may also elect from: 303 (3), 420 (4), 430 (4), 440 (4), 450 (3). German students may also elect: 465 (5). Spanish students may also elect from: 303 (3), 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 chairman. 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: Minor or Teaching Minor (French, German or Spanish) General Requirements: A grade of C or better in all minor courses. 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. Teaching minor should student-teach in their language for a minimum of one quarter. Minors must include one literature course taught in the language. Program: Foreign Language Departmental Honors General Requirements: Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses. 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.