Localization Minor

Program Prerequisite: Completion of first and second-year courses in a Foreign Language or equivalent preparation.

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses used for this minor (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation.

Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours. At least 3 credit hours of minor courses must be completed at WSU.

Program Code: 3082

CIPC: 16.0103

Advisement

Localization minors are encouraged to meet with faculty advisors in the Department of Foreign Languages with expertise in Localization and/or Academic Advisors for the College of Arts & Humanities at least annually for course and program advisement.

FL Courses

The following course descriptions are generic and apply to all languages. The acronym FL denotes foreign language courses. In the class schedule each semester courses will be language specific: FRCH for French, GRMN for German, JPNS for Japanese, and SPAN for Spanish, etc.

Course Requirements for Minor

Prerequisite Courses

Complete the following 12 credit hours (or demonstrate equivalent proficiency)

FL 1010 - First Semester Credits: (3)
FL 1020 - Second Semester Credits: (3)
FL 2010 - Third Semester Credits: (3)
FL 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Credits: (3)

Localization Core Courses (9 credit hours)

Complete the following 9 credit hours

FL 2410 - Introduction to Localization Credits: (3)
FL 3420 - Introduction to Translation Credits: (3)
FL 3430 - Translation Technology Credits: (3)

Capstone Course (3 credit hours)

Complete a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following

FL 4860 - Foreign Language Internship Credits: (1-3)
FL 4960 - Senior Project Credits: (1-3)

Technology Elective (3 credit hours)

Select one course (a minimum of 3 credit hours) from the following. Prerequisites may be specified for individual courses in the course catalog.

ART 2430 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: (3)
COMM 2250 - Essentials of Digital Media Credits: (3)
CS 1400 - Programming I Credits: (4)
MIS 2110 - Software Development I Credits: (3)
WEB 1400 - Web Design and Usability Credits: (3)

Other Elective (3 credit hours)

Select one course (a minimum of 3 credit hours) from the following (other than the course chosen for the Technology Elective). Prerequisites may be specified for individual courses in the course catalog

ANTH 1040 HU/DV - Language and Culture Credits: (3)
ANTH 2010 SS/DV - Peoples and Cultures of the World Credits: (3)
ART 2430 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: (3)
ART 3430 - Typography and Publication Design Credits: (3)
COMM 2250 - Essentials of Digital Media Credits: (3)
COMM 3080 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (3)
CS 1400 - Programming I Credits: (4)
CS 2350 - Client Side Web Development Credits: (4)
CS 2450 - Software Engineering I Credits: (4)
ENGL 4110 - Content Management Credits: (3)
FL 3570 - Special Topics in Culture Credits: (3)
GEOG 1300 SS/DV - Places and Peoples of the World Credits: (3)
MGMT 3400 - International Business Credits: (3)
MIS 2110 - Software Development I Credits: (3)
MKTG 3600 - International Marketing Credits: (3)
WEB 1400 - Web Design and Usability Credits: (3)
WEB 1430 - Client Side Programming Credits: (3)
WEB 2500 - User Experience Design Credits: (3)