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Language Requirement in the International Studies Option Of the Liberal Arts Curriculum At Union County College Two Years of Foreign Language Required “Students enrolled in the Liberal Arts program are required to study two years of the same foreign language.” (UCC Catalog 2002 – 2004, p. 226). Modern Languages Taught At Union County College The Languages offered by the College are Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Chinese. Language Placement Guide for American High School Graduates Beginning (101) Level: Less than Two Years of Language in High School Intermediate (105 or 111) Level: Two Years of Language in High School Advanced(121) Level: Three or More Years of Language in High School Second Year Requirement Waived With Advanced Placement “The requirement of the second year of language will be waived for students who qualify for the advanced level in their freshmen year.” (UCC Catalog 2002 – 2004, p. 226). Second Year Requirement Waived if Advanced Level Not Offered by Department If courses at the advanced level of a language are not offered by the College, students should consider taking another modern language or they must complete the equivalent number of other courses in the humanities/history general education category. ESL Students Not Required to Take Modern Language “All ESL students”, who have completed that program, ”are exempt from the Modern Language requirement.” (UCC Catalog 2002 – 2004, p. 226). They may, however, elect to study a language, including their native language, if placed at their appropriate level of competence. In any case, they must complete their general education humanities course requirements. Native Speakers May not Take Elementary Level Courses of their Native Language Native speakers may NOT enroll in the elementary level of their native language. They may not take language courses designated as 101, 102, 105, and 106. They require permission of the Modern Language faculty to enroll at the Intermediate Level Language (courses designated 111 or 112). Language Exemption Does Not Mean That Credit is Given for the Courses Exempted Students exempt or ineligible from taking a given language may consider taking some other language or they may fulfill their humanities general education requirements by substituting other courses in the humanities/history category. Language exemptions do not entail college credits for the courses exempted. Common Sense Recommendations for International Studies Majors Reading, speaking, and writing one or more languages besides English is desirable for anyone wanting to be an active participant in the global system. Language competency and fluency in one language is preferable to a smattering of knowledge in many languages. Therefore, it is better to concentrate on one language rather than to jump around from one to another. However, a minimum knowledge of a language acquired before a stay abroad will greatly enhance your experience. So even a little knowledge of a foreign language is better than none. Traveling and living outside the United States is the best way to learn to speak another language. Note to Counselors and Students: These regulations were not included in the UCC Catalog 2008-2010, but they are still applicable and in force. The Coordinator of Modern Languages has confirmed these regulations.November 25, 2008 Updated:
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