World Languages Communicative Proficiency Certificate

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This certificate is administered by the Department of World Languages and Literatures .

The World Languages Communicative Proficiency Certificate helps you further develop your proficiency level in one of the target languages taught in the Department of World Languages and Literatures and deepen your understanding of the cultures of the people who speak this language. It can enhance the general education of any student and allow those who have already studied their target language in K-12 to continue their linguistic adventure. Higher proficiency in any second language prepares you from a variety of disciplines to work more effectively with others in your future workplaces - whether those workplaces are in business, higher education, government, or non-profit agencies.

Consists of a minimum of 12 credits.

Fundamental Language Courses, 0-16 credits (dependent on language placement)

FREN 101 - First Semester French Credits: 4
FREN 102 - Second Semester French Credits: 4
FREN 211 - Third Semester French Credits: 4
FREN 212 - Fourth Semester French Credits: 4
or
GERM 101 - First Semester German Credits: 4
GERM 102 - Second Semester German Credits: 4
GERM 211 - Third Semester German Credits: 4
GERM 212 - Fourth Semester German Credits: 4
or
SPAN 101 - First Semester Spanish Credits: 4
SPAN 102 - Second Semester Spanish Credits: 4
SPAN 211 - Third Semester Spanish Credits: 4
SPAN 212 - Fourth Semester Spanish Credits: 4

Required Courses

FLNG 250 - Introduction to World Languages Credits: 3
9 credits in one world language at 300-400 level taken at UWSP and/or one of our approved study-abroad programs.

The preferred sequence is:

Other Requirements

Global Seal of Biliteracy: Apply, test, and receive the certification from the Global Seal of Biliteracy and provide a copy of the certification to the Department of World Languages and Literatures