Morgan Hall
Room 375
Tel.: (785) 231-1010 ext. 1714
Fax: (785) 231-1068
Email: zzdpml@washburn.edu
Web: http://www.washburn.edu/cas/is

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Source: 2003-2004 Catalog

In addition to offering major and minor programs in French, German and Spanish, the department serves the needs of students who are fulfilling general education or departmental foreign language requirements, seeking endorsement to teach foreign languages, wishing to combine a program of foreign language studies with a major in a professional program such as business, or planning to attend graduate school.

The department has a computer lab and a growing collection of audio and video tapes and computer software which students can use to increase their proficiency.

Rules excluding freshmen and sophomores from junior-senior courses (numbered 300 and above) do not apply if the student’s preparation warrants placement at the upper division level.

Placement
Students beginning the study of a foreign language who have had no more than 1 to 2 years in high school should enroll in the 101 level class. Those who have had 3 years of recent high school foreign language instruction with a minimum grade of C are eligible to enroll in a 102 level class. Students with 3 to 4 years of recent high school foreign language with a minimum grade of B may enroll at the 211 level.

On the basis of examination scores and consultation with the student, the department may grant, 0, 3 or 6 credit hours for the CEEB Advanced Placement program. Students should request that their examination scores be forwarded to the department chair.

Study Abroad Opportunities
The department offers semester or academic year direct exchange programs in Austria at the University of Klagenfurt, in France at the University Blaise-Pascal in Clermont-Ferrand, in Costa Rica at the University of Costa Rica and in Spain at the University of Cantabria. Substantial scholarships are available for language majors and minors with a 3.0 GPA.