Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of World Languages and Cultures

WLC 195 Elementary World Language

For students with no previous experience with the target language. Develop four language skills, especially speaking. Stresses practical communication, comprehension, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness. S/U graded.

1-5

Special Notes

Generally awarded as transfer credit for languages not taught at UNC

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

WLC 295 Intermediate World Language

For students with previous experience with the target language. Develop four language skills, especially speaking. Stresses practical communication, comprehension, pronunciation, fluency, and cultural awareness. S/U graded.

1-3

Special Notes

Generally awarded as transfer credit for languages not taught at UNC

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

WLC 296 Study Abroad Experience

Gain, through experiential learning abroad, the skills and appreciation of another country's culture, language, and political and societal institutions, in order to become a more responsible and active participant in our diverse and global society. S/U graded.
1-3

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring, and/or Summer - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 2 times

WLC 390 History and Philosophy of Multilingual Education

Introduction to history, philosophy, and legal issues in education of English language learners in the US. Analyzes current issues concerning bilingual students, bilingual/multilingual education, school reform and community partnerships.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

WLC 395 Special Topics

Explore a special topic related to foreign language study. Conducted in English or in any language taught in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. S/U or letter graded.

1-4

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Winter Interim, Spring, and/or Summer - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

WLC 441 Methods of Teaching World Languages in K-12

Emphasize standard-based teaching and learning methods, curriculum and classroom organization and design, testing and evaluation, procedures and materials, relationship of subject area to K-12 teaching program.

3

Prerequisites

Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Program Restrictions

Include Asian Stud:K-12 Chinese Tch-BA and Asian Stud:K-12 Japan Tch-BA and ForLang: K12 French Tching-BA and ForLang: K12 German Tching-BA and Spanish:K-12 Spanish Tchg-BA