Localization Minor

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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.

Course Requirements for Minor

Prerequisite Courses

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

ASL 1010 - First Semester ASL Credits: (3)
ASL 1020 - Second Semester ASL Credits: (3)
ASL 2010 - Third Semester ASL Credits: (3)
ASL 2020 HU - Fourth Semester ASL Credits: (3)
OR
CHNS 1010 - First Semester Chinese Credits: (3)
CHNS 1020 - Second Semester Chinese Credits: (3)
CHNS 2010 - Third Semester Chinese Credits: (3)
CHNS 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Chinese Credits: (3)
OR
FRCH 1010 - First Semester French Credits: (3)
FRCH 1020 - Second Semester French Credits: (3)
FRCH 2010 - Third Semester French Credits: (3)
FRCH 2020 HU - Fourth Semester French Credits: (3)
OR
GRMN 1010 - First Semester German Credits: (3)
GRMN 1020 - Second Semester German Credits: (3)
GRMN 2010 - Third Semester German Credits: (3)
GRMN 2020 HU - Fourth Semester German Credits: (3)
OR
JPNS 1010 - First Semester Japanese Credits: (3)
JPNS 1020 - Second Semester Japanese Credits: (3)
JPNS 2010 - Third Semester Japanese Credits: (3)
JPNS 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Japanese Credits: (3)
OR
PTGS 1010 - First Semester Portuguese Credits: (3)
PTGS 1020 - Second Semester Portuguese Credits: (3)
PTGS 2010 - Third Semester Portuguese Credits: (3)
PTGS 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Portuguese Credits: (3)
OR
SPAN 1010 - First Semester Spanish Credits: (3)
SPAN 1020 - Second Semester Spanish Credits: (3)
SPAN 2010 - Third Semester Spanish Credits: (3)
SPAN 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Spanish 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 INT - Foreign Language Internship 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)