Department of Modern and Classical Languages, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
45 credits
Introduction
In keeping with the aim of providing the skills needed to learn about a culture in depth, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages trains in two areas: language structure and literary analysis. Language structure is taught both holistically and analytically. Holistic language learning is facilitated by modern methods and multimedia technology, as well as study abroad opportunities. The department supports the analytical instruction of language structure through a full range of language skills courses, as well as a significant number of courses in linguistics. Literary analysis is essential to a student’s understanding of the highest achievements in aesthetic expression of a culture’s values.
The department provides instruction in history and culture, as well as literary theory, with an end to enabling the student to gain access to the intellectual life in the culture. The department imparts skills to future foreign language teachers so that they may similarly enable elementary school students to begin the acquisition of foreign languages.
Why Consider a German-Elementary Major?
The department provides students the skills to learn firsthand about major world societies. The department believes that the best way to understand a culture directly is through its language. The modern languages offered in the department are spoken natively by nearly two billion people. The multifaceted programs of the department provide an opening to the world through language, literature, culture and civilization. It is a meeting place for true diversity.
This major satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in elementary education and must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education. See the Elementary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.
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Modern and Classical Languages
Program Information
Miller Hall 223
360-650-3918
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German Advisor
Please see the department for the most up-to-date information.
Miller Hall 223
360-650-3918
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Teacher Education Admissions
Miller Hall 150
360-650-43313
https://wce.wwu.edu/admission
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Elementary Education
Professional
Program Information
Miller Hall 300
360-650-3336
https://wce.wwu.edu/eled/
elementary-education
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Elementary Education Program Manager
Jiasong Yuen
Miller Hall 301D
360-650-7948
Jiasong.Yuen@wwu.edu
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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Make an appointment with the German advisor.
When meeting with the advisor, you should bring:
- An “Official Declaration of Undergraduate Major” form (available at the Department Office)
- An unofficial WWU transcript
- Documentation for courses taken at other colleges or universities
- Documentation for any study-abroad credits earned
Grade Requirements
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the elementary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.
A GPA of 2.75 is required in major language.
