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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Designated World Languages, Additional Endorsement

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39-51 Credits

Introduction

This additional endorsement program prepares students to teach designated world language (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish) at all levels and must be accompanied by a professional education program and a qualifying endorsement in another content area. See the Elementary Education , Secondary Education , and Special Education and Education Leadership sections of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certificate requirements. A passing score on the World Languages WEST-E test, and proficiency in the designated world language assessed by ACTFL oral and written tests at the Advanced-Low level, are required by the state.

Why Consider an Additional Endorsement in Designated World Languages?

Contact Information

Paqui Paredes
Miller Hall 223B
360-650-2038
Maria.ParedesMendez@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Interpreter | Foreign Correspondent | Foreign Service Officer | FBI Agent | Educator | Linguist | Travel Writer | All careers involving communication

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

Grade Requirements

Courses required for a state teaching endorsement must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages requires a GPA of 3.0 in the language coursework.

Requirements

Chinese P-12 (39 Credits)

❑ CHIN 201 - Second-Year Chinese Credits: 5
❑ CHIN 202 - Second-Year Chinese Credits: 5
❑ CHIN 203 - Second-Year Chinese Credits: 5
❑ CHIN 301 - Third-Year Chinese Credits: 4
❑ CHIN 302 - Third-Year Chinese Credits: 4
❑ CHIN 303 - Third-Year Chinese Credits: 4
❑ CHIN 304 - Chinese Grammar and Composition Credits: 4
❑ LANG 410 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method I Credits: 4
❑ LANG 430 - Chinese Language Pedagogy and Practice Credits: 4

German P-12 (44 Credits)

❑ GERM 201 - Intermediate German: Language, Communication & Culture Credits: 4
❑ GERM 202 - Intermediate German: Language, Communication & Culture Credits: 4
❑ GERM 203 - Intermediate German: Language, Communication & Culture Credits: 4
❑ GERM 301 - High Intermediate German: Contexts & Culture Credits: 4
❑ GERM 302 - Advanced German: Contexts & Cultures I Credits: 4
❑ GERM 314 - Phonetics Credits: 4
❑ GERM 340 - Introduction to German Literature Credits: 4
❑ GERM 401 - Advanced German: Contexts & Cultures II Credits: 4
❑ GERM 402 - Advanced German: Contexts & Cultures III Credits: 4
❑ LANG 410 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method I Credits: 4
❑ LANG 420 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method II Credits: 4

French P-12 (45 Credits)

❑ FREN 201 - Intermediate French Credits: 5
❑ FREN 202 - Intermediate French Credits: 5
❑ FREN 203 - Intermediate French Credits: 5
❑ FREN 301 - Grammar Review Credits: 4
❑ FREN 302 - Written Exposition Credits: 3
❑ FREN 314 - Phonetics Credits: 4
❑ One of the following:
FREN 340 - Introduction to French Literature I Credits: 4
FREN 341 - Introduction to French Literature II Credits: 4
FREN 342 - Introduction to French Literature III Credits: 4
❑ FREN 401 - Elements De Stylistique Credits: 3
❑ One additional 400-level French course
❑ LANG 410 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method I Credits: 4
❑ LANG 420 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method II Credits: 4

Japanese P-12 (40 credits)

❑ JAPN 201 - Second-Year Japanese Credits: 4
❑ JAPN 202 - Second-Year Japanese Credits: 4
❑ JAPN 203 - Second-Year Japanese Credits: 4
❑ JAPN 301 - Third-Year Japanese Credits: 4
❑ JAPN 302 - Third-Year Japanese Credits: 4
❑ JAPN 303 - Third-Year Japanese Credits: 4
❑ JAPN 401 - Advanced Japanese Credits: 4
❑ One additional upper division course under advisement
❑ LANG 410 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method I Credits: 4
❑ LANG 420 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method II Credits: 4

Spanish P-12 (51 Credits)

❑ SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish Credits: 5
❑ SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish Credits: 5
❑ SPAN 203 - Intermediate Spanish Credits: 5
❑ SPAN 301 - Grammar Review and Composition Credits: 4
❑ SPAN 302 - Grammar Review and Composition Credits: 4
❑ SPAN 314 - Phonetics Credits: 4
❑ One of the following:
SPAN 331 - Culture of Spain Credits: 4
SPAN 332 - Culture of Latin America Credits: 4
❑ SPAN 340 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature Credits: 4
❑ SPAN 401 - Advanced Grammar Credits: 4
❑ SPAN 402 - Advanced Composition Credits: 4
❑ LANG 410 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method I Credits: 4
❑ LANG 420 - World Language Instruction: Theory and Method II Credits: 4

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2016-17
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement

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