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School of International Letters and Cultures
Acereda, Alexander, Baldini, Chambers, Croft, Cutter, Carlos Garcia-Fernández, Horwath, B. Lafford, Losse, Orlich, M. Sanchez, Sipka, Sorensen, Volek, West, Wetsel, T. Wong
Candela, Canovas, Choi, Carmen Garcia-Fernández, Hernández-G., Ossipov, Reiman, A. Sanchez, Suwarno, Tompkins, Urioste-Azcorra, Vitullo
Ali, Cashman, Cruse, George, Gilfillan, Gruzinska, Haberman, McElroy, Newhard, Oh, Owen, Saposnik, Siegel-Valdes
Elorrieta, Falce-Robinson, Foard
Andre, Bell, Deal, Devitt, Lage, Le, Mango, Martinez, Melucci, Pang, Petersen, Poudrier, Shimomura, Siriprakob, Stiftel, Walton-Ramirez, E. Wong, Zhang
Associate Research Professional
The faculty in the School of International Letters and Cultures offer majors in Asian Languages (Chinese/Japanese), French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. To enhance the study of the language, literature and culture of each major, all students in the School of International Letters and Cultures are required to complete nine semester hours of SLC core curriculum courses that introduce students to the fields of linguistics, literature and cultural studies. The Asian Languages (Chinese/Japanese) majors consist of 54 semester hours, of which 30 hours must be in either Chinese or Japanese, nine semester hours of SLC courses, and an additional 15 semester hours of East Asian-related course work. The Spanish major consists of 45 semester hours, of which 36 upper-division hours are taken in Spanish, and nine semester hours of SLC courses for related fields. The French, German, Italian, and Russian majors consist of 45 semester hours, of which 30 hours are taken in the language of the major, nine semester hours are SLC courses, and an additional six hours are related fields courses to be approved by the academic advisor in consultation with the student. For French and Spanish, all courses counting for the major must be taken at the upper-division (300 and 400) level. Specific required courses for each major area are shown in this section and in a brochure available in the school. See College Graduation Requirements. For more information, access the School of International Letters and Cultures Web site at asu.edu/languages.
Asian Languages (Chinese/Japanese)—BA
Students majoring in Asian Languages (Chinese/Japanese) may select a course of study that focuses on either language. The majors require 54 semester hours. At least nine semester hours must be at the 400 level.
CHI 313 Third-Year Chinese I G (3)
CHI 314 Third-Year Chinese II G (3)
CHI 321 Chinese Literature HU (3)
CHI 322 Chinese Literature HU, G (3)
or FLA 420 Foreign Literature in Translation HU, G (3)
CHI 413 Introduction to Classical Chinese HU (3)
CHI 414 Introduction to Classical Chinese HU (3)
Choose six semester hours from the courses below (6)
CHI 309 Chinese Conversation (2)
CHI 310 Chinese Conversation (2)
CHI 311 Chinese Conversation (2)
CHI 312 Chinese Conversation (2)
CHI 499 Individualized Instruction (1–3)
Total Asian Languages Chinese major 30
In addition to the courses shown above, the student must meet with an advisor and choose 24 semester hours of related fields courses, including six semester hours of JPN prefix courses such as Japanese language and calligraphy, Japanese Literature in Translation (FLA 421), or six semester hours of KOR prefix courses in Korean language, literature, or culture; At least three semester hours must be in an approved course that provides an overview of Chinese history; and six additional hours of related fields must be from an approved list of courses that focus on East Asia. In addition, students are required to complete nine semester hours in the following School of International Letters and Cultures courses as part of related fields.
SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
SLC 202 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory (3)
FLA 421 Japanese Literature in Translation L/HU, G (3)
JPN 313 Third-Year Japanese I G (3)
JPN 314 Third-Year Japanese II G (3)
JPN 321 Japanese Literature L/HU, G (3)
JPN 414 Introduction to Classical Japanese (3)
Choose nine semester hours from the courses below (9)
JPN 309 Intermediate Japanese Conversation (2)
JPN 310 Intermediate Japanese Conversation (2)
JPN 311 Japanese Conversation and Composition G (3)
JPN 312 Japanese Conversation and Composition G (3)
JPN 321 Japanese Literature L/HU, G (3)
JPN 485 Problems of Translation (3)
JPN 499 Individualized Instruction (1–3)
Total Asian Languages Japanese major 30
At least nine semester hours must be taken from FLA 421, and JPN 321 and 414. No more than eight semester hours may be selected from JPN 309, 310, 311, and 312.
In addition to the courses shown above, the student must meet with an advisor and choose 24 semester hours of related fields courses, including six semester hours of CHI prefix courses such as Chinese language and calligraphy, Chinese Literature in Translation (CHI 321 and 322 and FLA 420) or six hours of KOR prefix courses in Korean language, literature, or culture. At least three hours must be in an approved course that provides an overview of Japanese history; and six additional hours of related fields must be from an approved list of courses that focus on East Asia. In addition, students are required to complete nine semester hours in the following School of International Letters and Cultures courses as part of related fields:
SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
SLC 202 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory (3)
FRE 311 French Conversation G (3)
FRE 312 French Composition G (3)
FRE 321 French Literature L/HU, H (3)
FRE 322 French Literature L/HU (3)
Select 18 semester hours from the following list, including at least 12 semester hours from the 400 level:
FRE 325 Introduction to French Film (3)
FRE 411 Advanced Spoken French G (3)
FRE 412 Advanced Written French G (3)
FRE 415 French Civilization I HU (3)
FRE 416 French Civilization II HU, G (3)
FRE 421 Structure of French (3)
FRE 422 Applied French Linguistics (3)
FRE 432 Gay Identities in Modern French Literature (3)
FRE 441 French Literature of the 17th Century HU (3)
FRE 442 French Literature of the 17th Century HU, H (3)
FRE 445 French Literature of the 18th Century L/HU (3)
FRE 451 French Poetry of the 19th Century (3)
FRE 452 French Novel of the 19th Century HU (3)
FRE 453 Theater of the 19th Century L/HU (3)
FRE 461 Modern Narrative HU (3)
FRE 471 The Literature of Francophone Africa and the Caribbean L/HU (3)
FRE 472 Franco-Canadian Civilization (3)
FRE 480 Translation Theory and Practice (3)
FRE 485 Literary Translation (3)
FRE 499 Individualized Instruction (1–3)
In addition, students are required to complete nine semester hours in the following School of International Letters and Cultures courses as part of related fields:
SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
SLC 202 Introduction to Literacy and Cultural Theory (3)
In addition to the SLC courses, the student must meet with an advisor and choose at least six semester hours of related courses from appropriate social and behavioral sciences, humanities, international business courses, and other language courses.
GER 311 German Conversation G (3)
or GER 312 German Conversation G (3)
GER 313 German Composition G (3)
GER 411 Advanced Grammar and Conversation G (3)
GER 412 Advanced Grammar and Composition G (3)
GER 421 German Literature HU (3)
GER 422 German Literature L/HU (3)
Choose six semester hours from the courses below (6)
GER 319 Business Correspondence and Communication G (3)
GER 415 German Civilization HU, G, H (3)
GER 416 German Civilization HU, G, H (3)
In addition, students are required to complete nine semester hours in the following School of International Letters and Cultures courses as part of related fields:
SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
SLC 202 Introduction to Literacy and Cultural Theory (3)
In addition to these nine semester hours, the student must meet with an advisor and choose at least six semester hours of related courses from appropriate social and behavioral sciences, humanities, international business courses, and other language courses.
ITA 311 Italian Composition and Conversation G (3)
ITA 312 Italian Composition and Conversation G (3)
ITA 325 Introduction to Italian Literature HU (3)
Note: ITA 315 Italian for Business may be substituted for either ITA 311 or 312.
Fifteen semester hours are required from the following list, including at least nine semester hours from the 400 level:
ITA 314 Advanced Italian G (3)
ITA 315 Italian for Business (3)
ITA 415 Italian Civilization HU, G (3)
ITA 425 Italian American Culture L (3)
ITA 430 Italian Literature of the Middle Ages HU (3)
ITA 441 Dante: Divina Commedia L/HU (3)
ITA 443 Italian Literature of the Renaissance HU, H (3)
ITA 446 Italian Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries HU (3)
ITA 449 20th-Century Italian Literature HU, G (3)
ITA 499 Individualized Instruction (1–3)
In addition, students are required to complete nine semester hours in the following School of International Letters and Cultures courses as part of related fields:
SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
SLC 202 Introduction to Literacy and Cultural Theory (3)
In addition to the courses shown above, the student must meet with an advisor and choose at least six semester hours of related courses from appropriate social and behavioral sciences, humanities, international business courses, and other language courses.
RUS 211 Basic Russian Conversation G (3)
RUS 212 Basic Russian Conversation G (3)
RUS 311 Russian Composition and Conversation G (3)
RUS 312 Russian Composition and Conversation G (3)
RUS 411 Advanced Composition and Conversation I G (3)
or RUS 412 Advanced Composition and Conversation II G (3)
RUS 498 PS: Senior Seminar* (3)
or SLV 498 PS: Senior Seminar (3)
SLV 304 Computational Linguistics of Slavic Languages CS (3)
* RUS 493 may be taken instead.
Note: Heritage speakers and other advanced speakers of Russian are, with permission from the Slavic language section head, admitted into a separate track for completion of the major. That track entails completion of 12 of the above semester hours (six semester hours of RUS 495, RUS 498 [or SLV 498], and SLV 304), to be accompanied by 18 additional semester hours from the list below (excluding RUS 411, 412, and 417). At least 12 of the additional 18 semester hours must be at the 400 level.
Nine semester hours are required from the following list, including at least six semester hours from the 400 level:
RUS 321 Foundations of Russian Literature HU, H (3)
RUS 322 Great Russian Writers of the 19th Century L/HU (3)
RUS 323 Modern Russian Literature and the Soviet Legacy L/HU, G (3)
RUS 411 Advanced Composition and Conversation I G (3)
RUS 412 Advanced Composition and Conversation II G (3)
RUS 417 Applied Russian Phonetics (2)
RUS 420 Russian Poetry L/HU (3)
RUS 430 Russian Short Story L/HU (3)
RUS 441 Survey of Russian Culture L/HU, G, H (3)
RUS 495 Russian for Heritage Speakers (3)
SLV 426 Contemporary East European and Eurasian Literatures L/HU, G (3)
SLV 440 History of Slavic Languages SB (3)
In addition to the 30 semester hours of course work required for the major, students are required to complete nine semester hours in the following School of International Letters and Cultures courses as part of related fields:
SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
SLC 202 Introduction to Literacy and Cultural Theory (3)
Six semester hours of additional related fields courses should be chosen in consultation with an advisor. Russian majors are encouraged to take related Slavic/East European language courses in the annual summer Critical Languages Institute (CLI). CLI courses may be applied toward the related field requirements.
SPA 325 Introduction to Hispanic Literature HU (3)
SPA 412 Advanced Conversation and Composition G (3)
SPA 425 Spanish Literature (to 1700) HU (3)
Choose three of the following courses (9)
SPA 426 Spanish Literature (from 1700) HU (3)
SPA 427 Spanish American Literature (to 1880) L (3)
SPA 428 Spanish American Literature (from 1880) L, G (3)
SPA 464 Mexican American Literature C, HU (3)
Choose two of the following courses (6)
SPA 471 Civilization of the Spanish Southwest L/HU, C (3)
SPA 472 Spanish American Civilization HU, G, H (3)
SPA 473 Spanish Civilization HU/SB, G (3)
Choose four from the following 300- and 400-level courses (12)
POR 472 Luso-Brazilian Civilization* (3)
SPA 413 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3)
SPA 429 Mexican Literature (3)
SPA 434 Drama of the Golden Age (3)
SPA 435 Cervantes—Don Quijote (3)
SPA 454 19th Century Spanish American Narrative (3)
SPA 456 20th Century Spanish American Fiction (3)
SPA 485 Mexican American Short Story (3)
SPA 486 Mexican American Novel (3)
SPA 487 Mexican American Drama (3)
* Students may complete up to six hours of POR 400-level courses for the Spanish literature and culture track.
In addition, students are required to complete nine semester hours in the following School of International Letters and Cultures courses as part of related fields:
SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
SLC 202 Introduction to Literacy and Cultural Theory (3)
Spanish literature and culture track total 45
SPA 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, and 316 are not counted toward the major or minor in Spanish.
SPA 325 Introduction to Hispanic Literature HU (3)
SPA 400 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3)
SPA 412 Advanced Conversation and Composition G (3)
SPA 413 Advanced Spanish Grammar G (3)
SPA 417 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3)
SPA 420 Applied Spanish Linguistics L (3)
SPA 494 ST: Language Variation in Spanish (3)
SPA 494 ST: Spanish Syntax (3)
Choose one of the following courses (3)
SPA 425 Spanish Literature (to 1700) HU (3)
SPA 426 Spanish Literature (from 1700) HU (3)
SPA 427 Spanish American Literature (to 1880) L (3)
SPA 428 Spanish American Literature (from 1880) L, G (3)
SPA 464 Mexican American Literature C, HU (3)
Choose one of the following courses (3)
SPA 471 Civilization of the Spanish Southwest L/HU, C (3)
SPA 472 Spanish American Civilization HU, G, H (3)
SPA 473 Spanish Civilization HU/SB, G (3)
Choose two from the following courses (6)
FLA 401 Translation Theory and Practice (3)
FLA 415 Bilingualism and Languages in Contact (3)
FLA 481 Technical and Scientific Translation (3)
FLA 482 Business and Financial Translation (3)
FLA 485 Problems of Literary Translation (3)
FLA 494 ST: Legal Translation (3)
FLA 494 ST: Medical Translation (3)
SPA 421 Spanish in the Southwest L/SB, C (3)
In addition, students are required to complete nine semester hours in the following School of International Letters and Cultures courses as part of related fields:
SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
SLC 202 Introduction to Literacy and Cultural Theory (3)
Spanish linguistics track total 45
Each minor in Asian Languages (Chinese/Japanese), German, Italian, and Russian consists of 18 semester hours, of which 12 semester hours must be in the upper division. The Spanish and French minors require 18 upper-division semester hours. In addition, specific required courses for each area follow and are in a brochure in the School of International Letters and Cultures. Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language.
CHI 313 Third-Year Chinese I G (3)
CHI 314 Third-Year Chinese II G (3)
Consult with the departmental advisor for an additional six hours of Chinese course credit.
FRE 311 French Conversation G (3)
FRE 312 French Composition G (3)
FRE 321 French Literature L/HU, H (3)
or FRE 322 French Literature L/HU (3)
Nine hours of upper-division French courses with at least three hours from the 400 level are also required.
GER 311 German Conversation G (3)
or GER 312 German Conversation G (3)
GER 313 German Composition G (3)
ITA 201 Intermediate Italian G (4)
ITA 202 Intermediate Italian G (4)
ITA 311 Italian Composition and Conversation G (3)
or ITA 312 Italian Composition and Conversation G (3) or ITA 315 Italian for Business (3)
ITA 325 Introduction to Italian Literature HU (3)
One 300 or 400-level ITA course (3)
JPN 313 Third-Year Japanese I G (3)
JPN 314 Third-Year Japanese II G (3)
Consult with the departmental advisor for an additional six semester hours of JPN courses.
RUS 211 Basic Russian Conversation G (3)
RUS 212 Basic Russian Conversation G (3)
RUS 311 Russian Composition and Conversation G (3)
RUS 312 Russian Composition and Conversation G (3)
Six semester hours of upper-division RUS courses are also required. Course substitutions with other upper-division RUS course are allowed.
The minor in Spanish requires a minimum of 18 upper-division semester hours.
SPA 325 Introduction to Hispanic Literature HU (3)
SPA 412 Advanced Conversation and Composition G (3)
Choose two of the following courses (6)
SPA 425 Spanish Literature (to 1700) HU (3)
SPA 426 Spanish Literature (from 1700) HU (3)
SPA 427 Spanish American Literature (to 1880) L (3)
SPA 428 Spanish American Literature (from 1880) L, G (3)
SPA 464 Mexican American Literature HU (3)
Choose one of the following courses (3)
SPA 471 Civilization of the Spanish Southwest L/HU, C (3)
SPA 472 Spanish American Civilization HU, G, H (3)
SPA 473 Spanish Civilization HU/SB, G (3)
Choose one from the following courses (3)
SPA 413 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3)
SPA 429 Mexican Literature (3)
SPA 434 Drama of the Golden Age (3)
SPA 435 Cervantes–Don Quijote (3)
SPA 454 19th Century Spanish American Narrative (3)
SPA 456 20th Century Spanish American Fiction (3)
SPA 485 Mexican American Short Story (3)
SPA 486 Mexican American Novel (3)
SPA 487 Mexican American Drama (3)
SPA 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, and 316 are not counted toward the major or minor in Spanish.
The following are certificate programs or emphases offered in the School of International Letters and Cultures. For more information, see Certificate Programs and Areas of Emphasis.
The Arabic Studies Certificate is available to all undergraduate students. The certificate requires 18 hours of upper-division Arabic or Arabic-related course work.
Foreign language students majoring in Asian Languages (Chinese/Japanese) may elect to pursue an Asian Studies Certificate combining courses from the major with selected outside courses of predominantly Asian content.
Any undergraduate major can earn a certificate in classical studies.
Latin American Studies Certificate
Foreign language students majoring in Spanish may elect to pursue a Latin American Studies Certificate combining courses from the major with selected outside courses of wholly Latin American content.
Russian and East European Studies Certificate
Any undergraduate major can earn a Russian and East European Studies Certificate by successfully completing one of the options mentioned in the section on Russian and East European Studies Certificate.
Scandinavian Studies Certificate
Any undergraduate major can earn a Scandinavian Studies Certificate.
Southeast Asian Studies Certificate
To earn a Southeast Asian Studies Certificate, a student must complete a minimum of 40 semester hours of course work related to Southeast Asia, including two years (20 semester hours) of a Southeast Asian language.
Translation Certificate (Spanish/English)
The Translation Certificate program is designed to provide the advanced training required for professional translation in both public and private sectors, preparation for the rigorous examinations required by national and international agencies, and training as an ancillary skill for professional fields, such as international business, public health and medicine, and law, in accordance with guidelines recommended by the American Translators’ Association. The certificate is a nondegree program consisting of 18 semester hours of course work and two hours of in-service practicum primarily into the receptor language of English from the source language of Spanish. It may be taken simultaneously with course work leading to an undergraduate degree, as a related area sequence, or as the sole program of study for members of the community who meet the admission requirements of the certificate program and are enrolled in the university. A complete brochure is available at the School of International Letters and Cultures in LL 440.
Since entrance to professional translation is through work, cultural experience, and examination, the entrance requirements to this certificate program are (1) a written proficiency examination in the source and the receptor languages at the level of completion of an advanced composition course in Spanish (SPA 412) and English (ENG 301), and (2) an academic year at a university in both a Spanish-speaking country and an English-speaking country, extensive work experience using Spanish and English, or demonstrated bilingual writing competence in English and Spanish.
The certificate program consists of the following requirements:
FLA 400 Linguistics SB (3)
or SPA 400 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3) or equivalent
SPA 412 Advanced Conversation and Composition G (3)
FLA 401 Translation Theory and Practice (3)
Also required are nine hours of applied translation electives in specialized areas chosen from the following courses:
FLA 481 Technical and Scientific Translation (3)
FLA 482 Business and Financial Translation (3)
FLA 483 Medical and Legal Translation (3)
FLA 485 Problems of Literary Translation (3)
Students seeking to focus on a language as one of their concentration areas for the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree may choose from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and translation (Spanish/English). They may also choose from any of the approved certificate programs. The requirements for the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) concentrations are the same as for the minor in that language. See Minors for specific course requirements. For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies.
This degree is offered through the Initial Teacher Certification (ITC) program in the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education. Students pursuing a major in Secondary Education (French, German, Japanese or Spanish) have an advisor in the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education and an advisor within the School of International Letters and Cultures.
See Mary Lou Fulton College of Education for information on admission eligibility requirements, admission deadlines, field experiences, and student teaching.
In addition to the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education requirements, students must also meet the following before applying to the ITC program:
1. attain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in required specialization courses;
2. submit two one-page writing samples (one in English, one in the target language);
3. interview with the language liaison in both the target language and in English; and
4. complete courses in French, German, Japanese, or Spanish target area as listed below.
FRE 311, FRE 312, and an additional upper-division FRE course; or for native speakers a minimum of six hours appropriate upper-division French course work.
GER 201, GER 202, and one additional upper-division GER course; or for native speakers a minimum of six hours appropriate upper-division German course work.
JPN 201, 202, and JPN 313; or for native speakers a minimum of six hours appropriate upper-division Japanese course work (JPN 321, JPN 400-level courses).
A minimum of six hours appropriate upper-division Spanish course work (e.g. SPA 325, SPA 412).
For more information, or to schedule an appointment with an advisor, call the Office of Student Services in the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education at 480/965-5555.
French, German, Japanese, and Spanish
Each of the major teaching fields in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish consists of 45 semester hours, of which 30 must be in one language and 15 in a second language or in closely related fields to be approved by the department advisor in consultation with the student. Of the 30 hours required for the academic specialization, a minimum of 24 hours must be taken at the 300 or 400 level and must include at least nine hours at the 400 level. Specific required courses for each major area are listed in curriculum check sheets of the individual language areas available in the department or in the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education. FLA 479 Introduction to Teaching Foreign Languages and FLA 480 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages are required courses.
The faculty in the School of International Letters and Cultures offer programs leading to the MA degree in French, German, and Spanish and the PhD degree in Spanish. See the Graduate Catalog for requirements.
All BA degrees in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences require knowledge of one foreign language equivalent to the completion of two years of study at the college level. This normally includes a sequence of courses numbered 101 and 102 and 201 and 202 or 107 and 207. However, important exceptions exist in Greek, Latin, Portuguese, and Romanian.
To satisfy the foreign language requirement, students must take GRK 301 and 302.
Students must take LAT 201 before entering LAT 202 or must have completed at least three years of high school Latin before entering LAT 202 to satisfy the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement.
To satisfy the foreign language requirement, students must take POR 314 or a higher numbered POR course.
To satisfy the foreign language requirement, students must complete ROM 314.
Students who transfer from other postsecondary institutions with foreign language credits below the fourth-semester level are placed in a course at the level directly above the work completed.
Students who have completed their secondary education at a school in which the language of instruction was not English are considered to have satisfied the foreign language requirement. Certification of this status is made at the time of admission to ASU. Questions should be addressed to the International Admissions program within Undergraduate Admissions. For more information, call 480/965-2688, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/admissions.
The foreign language requirement can be met in languages not taught at ASU either by transferring credit from another institution or by passing a proficiency examination. When possible, the School of International Letters and Cultures recommends to the college an appropriate source for such examinations and proctors them. Grading is done by the institution that provides the examination, and the student pays any costs incurred. The examination can be used only to demonstrate proficiency; it does not produce semester hours of credit.
Students desiring placement above the 101-level course in French, German, or Spanish should take the placement exam for that language in the Computer Language Laboratory in LL 65, or online at www.asu.edu/languages.
Students who wish to continue studying languages for which high school credits have been earned are also encouraged to take the placement exam. Students should be guided by the following principles of equivalency: (1) one unit (one academic year) of high school-level study is considered, for placement purposes only, to equal one semester of study of the same language at the university level. Thus, students with one year of high school study would enroll in the second semester course (102); students with two years of high school study, in the third semester course (201), and so on. (2) Students who feel that their high school language preparation was inadequate may choose to place themselves in a lower level, but not lower than 111 with two or three years of high school study and 201 with four years of high school study.
Students with prior knowledge of a language may meet the college foreign language requirement in any one of the following ways:
1. by satisfactory results in a nonrepeatable college-approved proficiency examination;
2. by achieving a grade of at least “C” (2.00) in the last course of the required sequence; or
3. by achieving a grade of at least “C” (2.00) in a course taught in the language for which the last course of the required sequence is a prerequisite.
Students are expected to follow the progressive sequence of 100, 200, 300, or 400 level. Once a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher is earned in a 300-level class in a language, students may not earn lower-division credit in that language. Moreover, once a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher is earned in a 200-level language course, students may not earn credit in any 100-level course in that language.
First-year foreign language courses taught by the School of International Letters and Cultures are not open to students who have spent one or more years in a country where that language is the predominant language. Individual language areas may have different policies. Students with questions about this policy should check with the appropriate language coordinator in the department.
If transfer students are uncertain about course equivalencies, they should contact the School of International Letters and Cultures.
Language Laboratory Requirement
All students enrolled in 101, 102, 201, and 202 language courses are expected to spend a minimum of one hour per week in the language laboratory or in other assigned audio-lingual tape exercises in addition to the regular class periods.
Courses
Information about all courses is available on the Web at ASU Interactive. For more information, see Classification of Courses.
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