Dual Language, BA

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Major Requirements

Primary Language, Lower Division (French, German, Japanese, Spanish) 16 credits
Two courses number 300 or above taken at Pacific 8 credits
Upper-division credits earned abroad in primary language country 12 credits
OR
Upper-division credits earned abroad in primary language-speaking country 8-11 credits
AND
One primary-language class at 300-level or above for total of 12 credits 1-4 credits **
Secondary language(s) 16 credits
WORL 401 - Thesis in Modern Languages I 2 credit(s)
WORL 402 - Thesis in Modern Languages II 2 credit(s)

One of the Following:

WORL 325 - Mentoring & Tutoring in the Languages 2 credit(s)
WORL 365 - Teaching Lang & Culture Elem School 4 credit(s)

Total: 58-60 Credits

Note: The secondary language requirement may be fulfilled by two full years study of one language or one full year of study of two different languages. Study abroad must be in a country where the primary language is spoken. Please note that WORL 325 may not be available in all languages or in all semesters; students should plan accordingly.

International students, who have taken ESL classes at the university level and who want to major in Dual Language, may be exempted from the 16 credits
of a secondary foreign language.

**Alternatives to the traditional semester study-abroad requirements must be through an accredited university and may be proposed to the Dual Language Program Coordinator for consideration. The program must then be pre-approved by the Chair of World Languages and Literatures in consultation with the Dual Language Program Coordinator and the Director of International Programs.