Dual Languages and Cultures, BA

Introduction

The Dual Languages and Cultures major at Pacific is designed for students who wish to achieve proficiency in two languages other than English as well as strong intercultural competencies. Proficiency in several languages and cultures prepares students for a variety of careers, including teaching, health care, international business, and government service. Students pursuing the Dual Languages and Cultures major may concentrate in French, German, Japanese or Spanish as a primary language; and Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish as a secondary language. Students will study abroad in a country where their primary DLC language is spoken.

Baccalaureate Degree Core

Baccalaureate Core & Other Graduation Requirements

Major Requirements: 26-54 Credits

Primary Language (French, German, Japanese, Spanish): 12-28 Credits

Complete courses numbered 101,102, 201, and 202 in the primary language (0-16 credits)

Note: Student could test out of this level completely

Complete 4 credits of upper-division coursework in the primary language at Pacific
Complete 8 credits in an approved Study Abroad* (including short-term) in a country where the target language is an official language

Note: students must complete coursework (or be proficient) at the 202 level or above to be eligible for study abroad.

* If a student cannot study abroad, they may be able to substitute an equivalent experience. (Dept. Chair approval required)

Secondary Language (French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese): 4-16 Credits

Complete courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 in the secondary language (0-16 credits).

At least 4 credits must be taken at Pacific University in the secondary language. If a student tests directly into the upper-division level (301 or above) for their secondary language, they must take at least 4 credits of upper-division language courses at Pacific University or Study Abroad.

Note: International students may not use their native language to fulfill the primary or secondary language requirements of this major.

Intercultural Study: 8 Credits

Complete one of the following:
HUM 201 - Global Scholars Seminar 2 credit(s)
HUM 311 /IS 311 - Global Skills I: Prepare 2 credit(s)
Complete 6 additional credits of coursework from the following list:
ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 4 credit(s)
ANTH 206 /GSS 206 - Sex, Gender, Culture 4 credit(s)
ANTH 240 /REL 240 - Comparative Religions 4 credit(s)
ANTH 241 /MUS 241 - Introduction to World Music 4 credits(s)
ANTH 311 /PH 311 - Medicine, Body and Culture 4 credit(s)
ANTH 317 /SOC 317 - Pop Culture: Cultural Studies 4 credit(s)
ARTHI 270 - Global Art History I: Prehistoric-14th Century 4 credit(s)
ARTHI 271 - Global Art History II: 15th Century - Present 4 credit(s)
DANC 280 - Understanding Cultures Through Dance 4 credit(s)
HUM 312 /IS 312 - Global Skills II: Engage 1 credit(s)
HUM 313 /IS 313 - Global Skills III: Leverage 1 credit(s)
IS 201 - Intercultural Communication 4 credit(s)
IS 220W - Introduction to International Studies 4 credit(s)
MGMT 310 - International Business 4 credit(s)
PSY 160 - Cultural Psychology 4 credit(s)
If HUM/IS 311 or HUM 201 is not used to complete the 2 credits above, it can be used to complete the 6 additional credits.

Senior Capstone: 2 Credits

WORL 401 - Capstone Dual Languages and Cultures I 1 credit(s)
WORL 402 - Capstone Dual Languages and Cultures II 1 credit(s)

Program Details

Program Length

Four years for a complete BA degree. Two years for students transferring in with an AAOT degree. Program length may vary depending upon the student’s course load and academic progress.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Dual Languages and Cultures major will:

achieve linguistic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing equivalent to ACTFL Advanced Low for the primary language and Intermediate Low for the secondary language (for a description of ACTFL proficiency levels, see https://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/guidelines/ACTFLProficiencyGuidelines2012.pdf),
demonstrate a comparative understanding of cultural diversity,
be able to analyze at least one aspect of major historical, social, intellectual, artistic and/or linguistic trends of the two areas of specialization; and
leverage disciplinary knowledge to create a capstone project that demonstrates an understanding of the cultures and languages of the two areas of specialization.

Undergraduate Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirements