This program is pending approval from Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The World Language Teaching BA prepares students to teach French, German, or Spanish in Utah secondary schools.
- Program Prerequisite: Completion of first and second-year courses in French, German, or Spanish or equivalent preparation in one of those three languages. In addition, teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Department of Teacher Education).
- Minor: Required.
- Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses used for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
- Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 hours is required for graduation; 40 hours of these must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above). For the major, a minimum of 37 upper division hours is required beyond the prerequisite lower division courses (prerequisite courses, if needed, total 12 credit hours). At least 6 credit hours of major courses must be completed at WSU.
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Advisement
World Language majors are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6183 for more information or to schedule an appointment. World Language Teaching majors are also encouraged to consult with advisors in the Moyes School of Education.
Admission Requirements
Declare your program of study. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education).
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate speaking and listening proficiency in the language they are studying.
- Demonstrate writing ability, including a command of grammar and appropriate usage to express their ideas.
- Demonstrate the ability to write in different styles.
- Write an analysis or a literary or cultural work in the language.
- Describe and explain aspects of the culture(s) of the language being studied.
- Demonstrate the ability to create a unit plan and lesson plans using up-to-date pedagogical methods.
Program Assessment
In their senior year, students will enroll in WLC 4990 , in which they will assemble a portfolio with a representation of their work in the language studied and complete various assessment activities in order to their level of achievement related to the program outcomes, their ability to leverage their education in world languages and cultures for career purposes, and their ability to clearly reflect of their learning experience in the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
The department submits a biennial assessment report in which data from WLC 4990 is collected and analyzed, and the curriculum may be adjusted according to the findings.
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