Language Requirement Options

1. By completing three years of one foreign language in high school with an overall “C” average.
2. By studying a total of four years of two foreign languages in high school with an overall “B” average.
3. The language requirement may be met through one semester of study abroad ( the International Student Exchange Program — ISEP). Pre-requisite: one year of college-level study in the language of the country to be visited, or two years, high school level.
4. Students who are native speakers of another language should consult the chair of the department for information regarding the language waiver policy. Documentation will be necessary to waive the requirement, such as a high school diploma from a country of origin outside of the United States.
5. Students who plan to fulfill the foreign language requirement at WCSU should register as soon as possible to assure completion before graduation, and to allow the option to study abroad. ANY ONE of the following courses we offer fulfill this requirement:

Introductory Level Language

• ARABIC 102: Introductory and Continuing Arabic classes are available as Student Independent Studies. Please contact the Chairperson for more information.
• CHINESE 164: (Introductory II) (Follows Chinese 162) Introductory and Continuing Chinese classes are available as Student Independent Studies. Please contact the Chairperson for more information
• FRENCH 164: (Introductory II) (Follows French 162)
• GERMAN 164: (Introductory II) (Follows German 162)
• ITALIAN 164: (Introductory II) (Follows Italian 162)
• PORTUGUESE 164: (Introductory II) (Follows Portuguese 162) Continuing Portuguese classes are available as Student Independent Studies. Please contact the Chairperson for more information.
• SPANISH 164: (Introductory II) (Follows Spanish 162) PLACEMENT EXAM

Continuing Level Language & Above

• SPANISH 196 (Intermediate Language and Culture I)  PLACEMENT EXAM
• SPANISH 197 (Intermediate Language and Culture II) PLACEMENT EXAM
• ALL SPANISH COURSES at the 200 or 300 LEVEL PLACEMENT EXAM

* Heritage speakers of Spanish, or students who have studied Spanish in high school, are strongly encouraged to deepen their knowledge of language, culture, and literature in upper division courses. For placement, please contact the chairperson of World Languages & Cultures.