World Languages & Cultures (WLC)

WLC210  World Language & Culture Abroad  (1.0 Credits)  

Offered either in English or in the target language. Ask instructor before enrolling. This course is designed to offer students a unique opportunity to study abroad concentrating on world cultures and languages around the globe. Students will travel abroad to experience the language and culture of the country firsthand. Each trip is supplemented by class lectures that can take place on campus, in the United States. before departing or during the trip, or both. Ask instructor before enrolling. The topics discussed during class lectures may cover language grammar, information about the particular country visited, such as history, art, music, religion, architecture, education, and cross-cultural communication. Particular attention will be paid to different aspects of the culture and the basics and specifics of the language. Students will apply what they learned to the trip and complete academic assignments as determined by the instructor. Each week of stay (approximately 15 hours of classroom instruction, local field work, excursions, and visits) will award 1 credit. This class cannot be taken for more than 6 credits. This course does NOT satisfy the Modern Language; Culture; Global Studies General Education requirement. Fees for travel will apply. Applicable to the International Areas Studies minor, as well as the Experiential Learning Requirement.

Prerequisite(s): Permission from instructor.

WLC215  Lang&CultureExperienceAbroad  (3.0 Credits)  

Offered in the target language. This course is designed to offer students a unique opportunity to study abroad concentrating on world cultures and languages around the globe. Students will travel abroad to experience the language and culture of the country firsthand. Each trip is supplemented with at least a week of class lectures that can take place either on campus, in the U.S., before departing or during the trip, or both. Ask instructor before enrolling. The topics discussed during class lectures may cover language grammar, information about the particular country visited such as history, art, music, religion, architecture, education, and cross-cultural communication. Particular attention will be given to different aspects of the culture and the basics and specifics of the language. Students will apply what they learned to the trip and complete academic assignments as determined by the instructor. This course satisfies the Modern Language; Culture; Global Studies General Education requirement. Fees for travel will apply. Applicable to the International Area Studies minor, as well as the Experiential Learning requirement.

Prerequisite(s): Permission from instructor.