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2025-2026 Draft Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: Content may no longer be accurate.
Course Descriptions - ASL, CHNS, FL, FRCH, GRMN, ITLN, JPNS, PTGS, SPAN
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Department of World Languages & Cultures
SPAN 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) Independent readings under the direction of a faculty member.
May be repeated up to 10 times.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
SPAN 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (3)
Description: (A=Advanced) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Advanced or Superior. All tasks are performed in the target language. Prior travel experience does not apply.
SPAN 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
Workshop
Description: (Minimal proficiency level; varies with content). Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
SPAN 4960 - Senior Project Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $6.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IH=Intermediate High) For students completing a major with Departmental Honors. Before registration in this course, students must work with a faculty advisor to define the project, create a contract and schedule, and determine the appropriate number of credit hours.
SPAN 6740 - Advanced Principles of Translation Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course studies the theoretical foundations and practices of translation over the past twenty centuries. The course examines the major ideas that have informed the practice of translation, as well as the notions of originality, authorship, and linguistic and cultural boundaries.
SPAN 6750 - Advanced Healthcare Interpreting Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course provides an advanced focus on the techniques and skills needed for bilingual interpretation in the healthcare professional setting, including specialized medical interpreting sub-fields and their respective terminologies. The course studies the code of ethics and the standards of practice, as well as an overview and history of the interpreting industry and work of interpreters, certification, and the variety of consumers and modalities with which interpreters work.
SPAN 6760 - Advanced Topics in Translation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This is a graduate specialized course that offers advanced studies in selected topics, current developments or recent trends in the fields of Translation and Translation Studies.
SPAN 6920 - Advanced Translation Workshop Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course provides an advanced focus on the practice and evaluation of translation. Students will get hands‐on experience with translation strategies and techniques, different text types, diverse genres and topics, and post-editing procedures. Students will complete interlingual translation exercises workshopped in small groups and will develop quality control competencies through peer reviews.
WLC 2410 GLB - Introduction to Localization Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: Introduction to the field of localization. Includes the globalization of digital applications such as software, websites, videos, and video games. Addresses how to overcome both technical and cultural issues in localization and internationalization.
WLC 2600 HU - Introduction to Cultural and Literary Studies in Translation Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: May be offered under any of the languages taught in the department. All Foreign Language HU2600 courses are taught in English and all texts are read in English translation in order to make some of the literature we normally would teach in a foreign language accessible to all students. These courses may introduce students to specific literary periods, literary themes or some prominent authors in specific areas of the world where languages other than English are spoken.
May be repeated up to 10 times for credit under different titles.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
WLC 2810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-6)
Experimental
Description: Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit.
May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
WLC 2851 - HU Study Abroad Credits: (3)
Description: Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
WLC 2960 - Introduction to World Languages and Cultures Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Required of all majors during their first year.This course provides guidance to help the student successfully navigate their academic career in WSU Department of World Languages & Cultures and its programs. It provides an overview of what it is like to study a second language, as well as an overview of the U.S. language industry and language careers. The course is also designed to help students develop a clearer focus on their educational and occupational goals, as well as creating a sense of belonging in our department, college, and community.
Co-Requisite(s): SPAN 3060 .
WLC 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) An introduction to linguistic structures and semantic elements. The course provides useful information and practice in the language, its structures and usage. The sub-disciplines of linguistics, other than phonetics and phonology (covered in 3220), will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
WLC 3320 - Applied Language Studies Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (Minimal proficiency level varies with content).
May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.
WLC 3420 GLB - Introduction to Translation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: Introduction to the theory and practice of translation, with emphasis on the techniques and skills needed to translate commercial texts. Students will learn the concepts and conceptual framework for the analysis and understanding of translation as a process and a product.
Pre-requisite(s): Intermediate Low proficiency in a second language (2020 or the equivalent).
WLC 3430 GLB - Translation Technology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: This course introduces students to the theory and practical use of translation technologies important to management, engineering and linguistic roles in translation and localization, with a primary focus on tools for linguistic roles including translation and editing.
WLC 3540 - Latin American Environment and Cultures Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: In order to provide an interdisciplinary introduction to Latin America, this course presents the region’s history, its peoples, their culture and their political and natural environments. Other content to be discussed includes issues of migration, US Latinos and the region’s relationship with the US.
WLC 3570 GLB - Special Topics in Culture Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization.
May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
WLC 3580 - Global Cinema Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Block, 1st Block Online, 2nd Block, 2nd Block Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees in FL courses are designed to cover the costs of classroom equipment maintenance and replacement including desktops, projectors and projector screens, etc. and Translation and Localization software, including audiovisual translation; consumable materials and supplies; and support for student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: A survey of global cinema movements and film aesthetics. Analysis of films within the context of a variety of cultures and diverse cinematic traditions of the word.
WLC 3690 - Special Topics in Literature Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors.
WLC 3750 - Introduction to Interpreting Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: Introduction to basic techniques and skills needed for bilingual interpretation in a variety of professional settings. The course includes an overview and history of the interpreting industry and work of interpreters, certification and licensure, and the variety of consumers and modalities with which interpreters work. Ethical decision-making models and the Code of Ethics for interpreters are explored.
WLC 3760 - Special Topics in Translation Credits: (3)
Variable Tilte
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: This is a specialized course that offers in-depth studies in selected topics, current developments or recent trends in the fields of Translation Studies and Localization.
WLC 3810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-6)
Experimental
Description: Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
WLC 4400 - Methods for Teaching Languages Credits: (5)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (AL=Advanced Low) Practical Methods, techniques and strategies for teaching foreign languages. This course will also review second language acquisition research, various assessment techniques, the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Emphasis is on planning, teaching and assessment. Offered spring semester only.
WLC 4500 - Methods for Teaching Languages Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
Description: This course presents theoretical premises and research on foreign language acquisition. It uses the standards for foreign language learning as the organizing principle for instructional methods; students design classroom lessons, projects and assessments based upon standards. FL 4500 is designed for students who are working toward a foreign language teaching degree or for teachers not desiring post-graduate credit. WLC 6500 is designed for teachers who are seeking to recertify or to become endorsed at the graduate level.
WLC 4801 - A&H Leadership Lecture Series Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This one-credit elective course will give arts and humanities’ majors the opportunity to interact with successful guest lecturers whose undergraduate backgrounds are in the arts and humanities. Lecturers will clarify how the talents and skills associated with their degrees have contributed to their pursuit of successful careers and lives.
WLC 4810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-6)
Experimental
Description: Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit.
May be repeated for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
WLC 4860 INT - Foreign Language Internship Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $2.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintain technology in the FL lab, EH 408, and classroom technology.
Description: (IL=Intermediate Low) An opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty-approved, on-the job learning experiences that involve foreign languages and/or cultures. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Pre-requisite(s): Instructor Approval.
May be repeated up to 6 credits.
WLC 4990 - Senior Assessment Credits: (.5)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Required of all majors during their senior year. Students will assemble a portfolio with a representation of their work in the foreign language. Speaking skills will also be evaluated. Must be completed before graduation clearance.
WLC 6430 - Advanced Translation Technology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: This is an advanced-level course that examines the theory and practical use of translation technologies important to management, engineering, and linguistic roles in translation and localization, with a primary focus on tools for linguistic roles including translation and editing.
WLC 6500 - Methods for Teaching Languages Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
Description: This course presents theoretical premises and research on foreign language acquisition. It uses the standards for foreign language learning as the organizing principle for instructional methods; students design classroom lessons, projects and assessments based upon standards. WLC 4500 is designed for students who are working toward a foreign language teaching degree or for teachers not desiring post-graduate credit. FL 6500 is designed for teachers who are seeking to recertify or to become endorsed at the graduate level.
WLC 6860 - Advanced World Language Internship Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course is an opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty-approved, on-the-job learning experiences in the field of translation, localization, and/or interpreting. The internship position must be in a language service company, or the position must be a translator, localizer, interpreter, or linguist position in a non-language service organization.
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