HBA in LANGUAGES PROGRAM
Department of
Languages & Literatures
Program Requirements for HBA in LANGUAGES: The Honours BA in Languages consists of 20.0 credits, including a minimum of 16.0 credits in languages, not more than 6.0 of which may be at the 100 level. The 16.0 credits are as follows: A. Linguistic and Cultural Perspectives (1.5 credits): One of LL200 or LL201; one of LL223 or LL323; plus one of MI201 or MI202. B. Three target languages (14.0 credits): 6.0 credits in French; 6.0 credits in Spanish; and 2.0 credits in one of Arabic, German or Italian. C. Electives (4.5 credits): Electives can be chosen from the department (above and beyond the requirements in A and B) or from other areas of the university. These elective credits may form part of a minor. Note: By agreement, students at WLU and U of W can take some upper-level Spanish courses at either university. Some courses are cycled from year to year. Consult the department in Year 1 to assist in scheduling your program of studies.
Third Year Abroad The Department of Languages & Literatures recommends that students participate in the third year abroad program, which can be arranged through Laurier International (Consult the Student Services chapter for information.)
Course Offerings for BA in Languages in 2012-2013 LL200 Cultural Perspectives I LL201 Cultural Perspectives II LL223 Theoretical Linguistics LL323 Applied Linguistics MI201 Mediterranean Culture and Civilization I MI202 Mediterranean Culture and Civilization II For the target language requirements(14.0 credits), please look at the following languages accordingly to view course offerings for each target language: French, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, German
Philosophy of the Honours BA in Languages This program is directed at those students who are interested in acquiring a solid knowledge of two languages and a working knowledge of a third. Study of a language encompasses study of the culture, or cultures, pertaining to that language. Therefore, additional courses in the cultures of the chosen languages are required to complete the degree. Required electives in the various languages can be chosen from culture, language, cinema or literature courses.
Full-Time Faculty Abderrahman Beggar—abeggar@wlu.ca Hugo De Marinis—hdemarinis@wlu.ca Nathalie Freidel—nfreidel@wlu.ca Marta Marin—mmarin@wlu.ca Sharon Marquart—smarquart@wlu.ca Jane Newland—jnewland@wlu.ca Simona Pruteanu—spruteanu@wlu.ca Katherine Roberts—kroberts@wlu.ca Mercedes Rowinsky—mrowinsky@wlu.ca John Schwieter—jschwieter@wlu.ca Monica Stellin—mstellin@wlu.ca Maria Eugenia De Luna Villalon— mdelunavillalon@wlu.ca Milo Sweelder—msweedler@wlu.ca
For more information please contact: Cathy Mahler—Admin Assistant Deptartment of Languages & Literatures Phone: (519)884-0710 ext.2398 E-mail: cmahler@wlu.ca Office: BA405