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World Languages, Cultures & Interdisciplinary Studies

Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences

World Languages, Cultures & Interdisciplinary Studies

Expanding Minds Across Languages, Cultures, and Disciplines.

The Department of World Languages, Cultures & Interdisciplinary Studies opens doors to the 21st century global economy with the continued growing demand for language skills for business, government, community groups, and international organizations.

Major programs in the Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and education programs in secondary education with a concentration in Spanish, offer students a curriculum that is balanced between the study of language, cultures, and literary traditions from Spain, Latin America and Latinxs in the USA with an emphasis on a greater awareness of the vital connections between global and local Hispanic communities.

Interdisciplinary studies courses encourage students to think beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and emphasize creative and critical thinking in addressing the complex questions and challenges of an interconnected world. Our courses explore subjects, topics and problems from the perspective of at least three integrated disciplines, drawing from the arts, the humanities, the sciences, the social sciences, and professional studies. The Interdisciplinary Studies major allows you to combine two different disciplines to best suit your interests and career plans. Design your own degree and let us prepare you for the real world! Please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Çiğdem Üsekes, with any questions about this program.

Krista Brooks, Department Secretary
Higgins Hall 201
email: brooksk@wcsu.edu
phone: (203) 837-9041

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
email: admissions@wcsu.edu
phone: (203) 837-9000

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Degree Programs

B.A. in
Spanish

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B.S. in
Secondary Education: Spanish

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B.A. in
Interdisciplinary Studies

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Minors

Please consult your advisor for all program requirements.

Minor in
Spanish

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Minor in
Spanish Translation

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Minor in
Humanistic Studies

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Minor in
Science & Society

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Minor in
Sustainability

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  • Objectives

  • Learning Outcomes for Students in World Languages
    The Department of World Languages,  Cultures & Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Connecticut State University adheres to national standards for foreign language learning determined by ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) for language proficiency and cultural competency through the: Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities.

    The ACTFL proficiency scale from 2012 established guidelines for language proficiency at the following levels:

    • Novice (Low, Mid, High)
    • Intermediate (Low, Mid, High)
    • Advanced (Low, Mid, High)
    • Superior
    • Distinguished

    Learning Outcomes for Students in Interdisciplinary Studies
    Students who complete the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of interdisciplinarity and interdisciplinary studies;
    2. Defend the combination of concentrations that they chose for their major as a productive alliance;
    3. Produce a senior capstone project that successfully integrates their two concentrations; and
    4. Present convincing arguments clearly and effectively in polished prose, using discipline-appropriate documentation.

Learning Outcomes for Students in World Languages
The Department of World Languages,  Cultures & Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Connecticut State University adheres to national standards for foreign language learning determined by ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) for language proficiency and cultural competency through the: Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities.

The ACTFL proficiency scale from 2012 established guidelines for language proficiency at the following levels:

  • Novice (Low, Mid, High)
  • Intermediate (Low, Mid, High)
  • Advanced (Low, Mid, High)
  • Superior
  • Distinguished

Learning Outcomes for Students in Interdisciplinary Studies
Students who complete the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of interdisciplinarity and interdisciplinary studies;
  2. Defend the combination of concentrations that they chose for their major as a productive alliance;
  3. Produce a senior capstone project that successfully integrates their two concentrations; and
  4. Present convincing arguments clearly and effectively in polished prose, using discipline-appropriate documentation.
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