Students may not declare this major after the Summer 2024 term.

Students prior to Fall 2024, please refer to original catalog of entry for appropriate academic requirements.

Students in the Languages Programs  (Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish) will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):

Student Learning Outcome 1:  Demonstrate proficiency in all four skills of the target language at the intermediate level as defined by ACTFL (low, mid, high). The appropriate intermediate level will vary depending on the language studied and whether the student is a major or a minor in the language. 

• University SLO:  1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 3. Communication Skills; 6. Global Awareness and Cultural Competence

Student Learning Outcome 2:  Recognize key aspects of target culture.
 
• University SLO:  1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills, and 6. Global Awareness and Cultural Competence

Student Learning Outcome 3:  Demonstrate knowledge of the target civilization, including its geography, history, art, literature, diversity (e.g. linguistic, ethnic, religious), and current political issues and their international ramifications  

• University SLO:  1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills, 3. Analytical Skills; 6. Global Awareness and Cultural Competence

Student Learning Outcome 4: Display cultural competence in both formal and informal contexts in target culture(s).  

• University SLO:  1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 3. Communication Skills, 6. Global Awareness and Cultural Competence; 9. Personal Development