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2017-2018 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

World Languages and Cultures 2200, A.A.


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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.A. Degree

This curriculum offers the first two years of study for students preparing for professions as translators, interpreters, flight attendants, foreign service employees, or teachers of foreign languages. It offers also a broad general education for those interested in professions connected with public relations, travel, law, or international businesses.

Major Program Requirements


Students who have studied a modern foreign language for two or more years at the high school or college level should take the language placement test if they wish to continue study in the same language. Advanced placement and credit on the transcript are available for students who score well on the placement test and then take at least one additional course in that language. Students with no previous foreign language study will begin at Level I. Students planning to take a second foreign language as a minor may begin their study of that language their second year. Language Levels I-IV and Intermediate Readings I and II are available in French (FREN), German (GRMN), Japanese (JPNS), and Spanish (SPAN).

Survey of Civilization or Culture (230 or 240) are also available in French (FREN), German (GRMN), and Spanish (SPAN).  HIST 265 - History of the People of Japan  is the civilization and culture course required for those pursuing the option in Japanese.

Recommended Sequence of Courses


Total Hours: 60


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