Modern Language Study Undergraduate Academic Certificate
Completion of the certificate documents students’ novice proficiency in their chosen language/languages and their knowledge of the fundamentals of second-language acquisition and intercultural communication. These skills prepare students to enter the diverse workforce in the global economy where effective communication and collaboration with diverse colleagues and clients from a range of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds is essential.
Note: Credits earned via Vertically Related Course Credit (Regulation I-2-d) may not be used to satisfy the curricular requirements of this academic certificate.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FL 201 | Exploration of Language Acquisition and Intercultural Communication | 1 |
| 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Elementary Chinese I | ||
| Elementary Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Elementary Japanese I | ||
| Elementary Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Total Hours | 13 | |
1. Communicative Proficiency:
Students will communicate in basic foreign language skills. Students will use elementary structures and vocabulary to discuss such things as daily activities, greetings, routines and habits, family, and personal interests. Students will have the skills necessary to carry on very elementary conversations in their language(s) of study.
-Aligned with the following UI learning outcomes:
# 2 – Think and create
# 3 - Communicate
2. Analytical Ability:
Students will create basic original thoughts in their language(s) of study. Students will gain knowledge of the structure of the language(s) and will therefore be able to use the vocabulary learned to form new thoughts and basic sentences. This ability will grow as students become more and more familiar with the structure of the language(s) of study.
-Aligned with the following UI learning outcomes:
# 1 – Learn and Integrate
# 3 – Communicate
# 4 – Clarify Purpose and Perspective
# 5 – Practice Citizenship
3. Cultural Understanding and Acquisition of Knowledge:
Students will gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for cultures in which
the language(s) of study are spoken, particularly in terms of geography, demography, and the vast differences between the target culture(s) and U.S. culture. Students will begin to think critically about the influence of other cultures on North American society as well as the global and personal connections made by learning about other cultures and peoples.
-Aligned with the following UI learning outcomes:
# 1 – Learn and Integrate
# 2 – Think and create
# 4 – Clarify Purpose and Perspective
# 5 – Practice Citizenship