Typical interests and values of foreign language majors: Intellectual growth Linguistic ability Adaptability Patience Tolerance and sensitivity

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1 Foreign language is a branch of the language arts field that involves the study of languages by non-native speakers. At University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, the Department of Foreign Languages offers liberal art and teaching majors and minors in French, German, and Spanish. In addition to these options, the Department of Foreign Languages offers a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor, and a certificate and minor in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Students of Spanish may also wish to consider the Latin American studies major or minor located within the Multidisciplinary Programs Department. Spanish and German students wishing to use their language skills in a business setting may also choose a business/professions emphasis. Typical interests and values of foreign language majors: Intellectual growth Linguistic ability Adaptability Patience Tolerance and sensitivity Knowledge and skills gained from studying foreign languages: Knowledge: A student in foreign languages at UW Eau Claire will learn to communicate proficiently in a language other than English, develop cultural awareness and sensitivity, and expand knowledge and promote appreciation and tolerance for other cultures. Skills: Ability to think logically and make analogies Ability to organize and memorize detailed information Proficient at clarifying and responding High proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing Comfortable with phonetics and sound imitation Awareness and respect for other cultures Understanding and appreciation of global perspectives Proponent for global education Promoting change Representing and providing support for others Related student and professional organizations: Student: Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish) Delta Phi Alpha (German) Der Deutsche Verein (German) Le Salon Francais (French) Professional: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Modern Language Association of America The American Association of Language Specialists American Translators Association The North Central Council of Latin Americanists Career fields related to foreign languages: Potential Employers: Foreign language graduates can use their education in a variety of fields. In many cases, their jobs closely relate to their personal career interests, work values, and transferable skills. Examples of some areas include academia, arts, media, entertainment, government, business, travel industry, museums, and book publishers. Potential Job Titles: Bilingual Educator Banking Correspondent Civil Service Employee Museum Curator Foreign Social Worker Medical professions Foreign Service Officer Linguist Filmmaker FBI Agent Importer/Exporter Foreign Exchange Trader Consultant Travel Writer National Security Agent Journalist Peace Corps Volunteer Reporter UNESCO Officer Editor Sports Agent Auditor Customs Officer Immigration Officer Interpreter/Translator/Guide International Trade Economist Form # Revision F

2 Jobs You Might Also Consider Library Technician Travel Agent Advertising Copywriter Court Interpreter Technical Writer Archivist Human Resources School Counselor Market Research Analyst Legal Assistant Admissions Counselor Government Official Social and Community Service Manager International Hotel Administrator Sample entry level jobs held by UW-Eau Claire foreign language graduates: Admissions Officer, Exploration School Inc., Norwood, MA Elementary Teacher, Eau Claire School District, Eau Claire, WI Teach for America, Denver, CO Staff Editor, New York Times Co., New York, NY Elementary English Teacher, Valladolid, Spain Bilingual Executive Assistant, Hycite Corp., Madison, WI Learn more about foreign language: Department Contact UW Eau Claire s Department of Foreign Languages, HHH 378, Getting started at Career Services: Meet with a career counselor Take interest inventory and self-assessment tests Utilize Blugold Career Success Network, a database of UW Eau Claire alumni & friends available for informational interviewing. Utilize Blugold CareerLink, an online job search database specifically for UWEC students and alum Resources at Career Services: Yellow Section- Sigi 3 handouts: - Spanish - Social Worker - French - German - Journalist (Newspaper/Magazine) Book sections: - International & Foreign Language Careers Orange Section- The Internship Series- For the Common Good: Internships with Community and Social Service Agencies The Internship Series-Internships in International Affairs The Internship Series-The Human Rights Book Information on AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other opportunities Summer camps section Blue Section- Multiple resources to help you build a resume and cover letter for a career in foreign languages. Opportunities to enhance skills in foreign languages: Study Abroad Experience for Undergraduates At UW Eau Claire, students are encouraged to develop their language skills by participating in a study abroad program, and it is mandatory for those wishing to obtain a teaching license in Wisconsin. The Center for International Education has information on the multitude of study abroad programs available through UWEC. Visit for more information. Internships Internships are a way to gain hands-on experience in a position that you may be considering as a potential career. To find an internship in foreign language, visit Career Services (Schofield 230) and speak with a career associate. Contact your adviser or the Department of Foreign Languages chair about enrolling in FLG 375 to obtain academic credit for your internship. Directed Studies or Independent Study Class By participating in a directed studies or independent study class, students will be able to research an area that they find particularly interesting. Contact your adviser about enrolling in FLG 395, GERM 395, 399 or 499, FREN 395, 399 or 499 or SPAN 395, 399, or 499. What you can do now: View foreign language films which are shown monthly by the Department of Foreign Languages. Tutor introductory level language courses at the Academic Skills Center. Take part in the language discussion tables that are held weekly for conversation in the language you are studying. Form # Revision F

3 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Components of a Degree 120 Credits 60 Credits 39 Credits (minimum) Major & or Comprehensive Minor Major General Education GE I Communications English Course Competency GE II Natural Sciences Math Competency Foreign Language/Culture Cultural Diversity GE III Social Sciences GE IV Humanities Service-Learning GE V University Wide GE Wellness Theory/Activity Electives More information on Components of a Degree Page 14

4 University of Wisconsin Eau Claire French Introductory Advising Guide About the major: French is used as an official language by 130 million people and is the only language other than English spoken on five continents. French is one of the official working languages of the European Union and its institutions, the International Labor Bureau, the International Monetary Fund, the International Olympic Committee, UNESCO, and the United Nations. Because of the importance of the French language, graduates seeking careers in business, communication, education, entertainment, government agencies, journalism, management, marketing, medicine, and travel will greatly benefit from their competency in French. There are two choices within the French major, liberal arts and teaching. The teaching program certifies the student to teach French in grades 1 through 12 (Early Adolescence through Adolescence). Majors: French liberal arts French teaching Minors: French French teaching Certificate: French Proficiency Required GE or University courses: Liberal arts majors follow the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (most choose the B.A.). The General Education requirements differ depending on the degree, so the student should consult the Catalog. Teaching majors have more specific G.E. requirements, including: GE IA: CJ 202 GE IB: Math course with a C or higher GE II: A biology and a physical science required GE III: Pols 110 (American National Politics); Psyc 261 GE IV: Must include one course from Fine Arts (GEIVA) and one literature (GE IVD) GE V: ES 385 Notes about General Education French language courses can be used to fulfill G.E. IA for liberal arts majors. French literature and civilization courses can be used to fulfill G.E. IVD No more than 10 credits from any one prefix may be counted toward G.E. requirements. Essential Courses: The following is a suggested sequence of required courses for French majors, which allows students to graduate in four years. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester. This suggested course sequence assumes no prior preparation in French. ALL MAJORS First Year: FREN 101 and FREN 102 Second Year: FREN 201 in Fall and Pau Study Abroad in Pau in Spring for FREN 202, FREN 315 and FREN electives. Third Year: Fall: FREN 325 (Phonetics and Pronunciation) and two courses at the 300 level such as FREN 335, FREN 340 and FREN 345 depending on what is offered. Spring: two courses at the 300 level such as FREN 361 or FREN 362 and FREN 354 or FREN 355 depending on what is offered. Fourth Year: Fall: one course at the 300 level such as FREN 361 or FREN 362 and FREN 354 or FREN 355 depending on what is offered and one course at the 400 level such as FREN 401 and FREN 450 depending on what is offered. Spring: one course at the 300 level such as FREN 361 or FREN 362 and FREN 354 or FREN 355 depending on what is offered and one course at the 400 level such as FREN 401 and FREN 450 depending on what is offered.

5 Information for exploring students: Join the French Club (Le Salon Français) for social and cultural events and weekly conversation tables. Admission: French teaching majors must be admitted into the College of Education and Human Sciences. See the Early Childhood to Adolescence (ECA) First Year Advising sheet or the University Catalog for requirements. To be eligible for the pre-program, in which a student should be enrolled their sophomore year, (ES 212, Initial Teaching Experience in Elementary, Middle and High School Settings), a student must pass the Pre-professional Skills Test (PPST), complete the university writing requirement, have at least a 2.75 resident and total GPA and have earned 14 credits by the time they register for the courses. Contact information: Dr. Jessica Miller Hibbard Humanities Hall 355 (715) millerjs@uwec.edu For a sample 4 year plan & information about careers: Certificate Program The Certificate Program in French Proficiency provides students with practical and professional language skills in French, complementing majors in all other disciplines and strengthening the prospects of students who intend to pursue careers or graduate study in the many areas in which proficiency in French is useful. The certificate requires 13 credits beyond French 201. Helpful Tips: Students wishing to graduate in four years may have to take two or three courses in one semester, unless they are placed at an advanced level in their freshman year. They should consult with their adviser to determine what combinations are best. Students who take courses in Pau may repeat them for credit towards the major/minor here at UWEC (one time only) upon their return. This should allow students to stay on track for graduation in four years. Teaching majors are required to study abroad. UW-Eau Claire respects individual differences. This guide complements rather than substitutes for individual advising. For instructions about how to declare this major:

6 Sample 4 year Degree Plan catalog French, Liberal Arts, B.A. The following is a hypothetical schedule for a Bachelor of Arts degree for a French, Liberal Arts major. It is based on the Catalog. It assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, and no courses taken in the summer. The Department of Foreign Languages cannot guarantee that all courses will be offered as shown, but it will provide a range of courses that will enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a four-year period. The minor elective courses below are placeholders. Each minor has its own requirements beyond the number of credits, and it is the student s responsibility to investigate those and to be sure to have fulfilled those requirements. First Year FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Subj/Area/Course Title Crs Subj/Area/Course Title Crs FREN 201 Intermediate French 4 FREN 202 Intermediate French 4 MATH GE-IB 4 WRIT 114/116 Blugold Writing Seminar 5 GE III Social Sciences 3 GE II Natural Sciences 3 GE IVA Humanities Fine Arts 3 ELECTIVE 3 Wellness Theory 1 PHYSICAL ACT 1 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 16 Second Year FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER ** Subj/Area/Course Title Crs Subj/Area/Course Title Crs FREN 315 Advanced Grammar in 3 FREN 325 Phonetics and Pronunciation 3 Context GE III Social Sciences 3 FREN 335 OR 340 Written and Oral Expression 3 or French for Professional Communication GE IV B or E Humanities 3 GE II Natural Sciences (lab) 4 ELECTIVE 3 GE III Social Science 3 Minor 3 Minor 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 16 Third Year FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER ** Subj/Area/Course Title Crs Subj/Area/Course Title Crs FREN Elective* 3 FREN Elective* GE IVD 3 GE II Natural Sciences 3 FREN Elective* 3 GE IV C Humanities-History, Cult Div. 3 ELECTIVE 3 Minor 3 Minor 3 ELECTIVE 3 Minor 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 Fourth Year FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Subj/Area/Course Title Crs Subj/Area/Course Title Crs FREN Elective GE IVD* 3 FREN Elective* 3 FREN Elective* 3 FREN Elective* 3 GE II GE-II, III, or V upper division 3 Minor 3 Minor 3 ELECTIVE 3 Minor 3 ELECTIVE 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 *Choose from FREN 345, 354, 355, 361, 362, 401, 450, 463, 480, 482, or 491. Up to three credits may also be applied to the major from FREN 395, 399, or 499 with consent. Six credits must come from the 400-level. **Students who major in French are strongly encouraged to participate in our Pau study abroad program. The opportunity takes place during the spring semester and students earn 12 credits that are applied directly to their major. The exact courses taken depend upon what the student has taken prior to his/her semester abroad. To be eligible for the program, a student must have sophomore standing by program begin, a 2.5 GPA, and have taken French 201.

7 MAJOR: FRENCH Liberal Arts (Code ) A minimum of 36 credits beyond FREN 102 or a minimum of 28 credits beyond FREN 202, including FREN 315, FREN 325, and either FREN 335 or FREN 340. Core courses (at least 9 credits). They are all 3 credits. FREN 315 must be taken first. We recommend taking the rest in sequence. FREN 315 FREN 325 FREN 335* FREN 340* Advanced Grammar in Context Phonetics and Pronunciation Written and Oral Expression Professional Communication Students may earn their remaining credits (19 credits) from any of the following courses beyond the core, but at least six of those credits must be at the 400 level. That means students should typically select five 300-level courses and two 400-level courses. Examples of 300 and 400-level courses to choose. They are all 3 credits, and availability will vary. FREN 361 and 362 cannot be taken before FREN 345 without instructor consent. FREN 335* Written and Oral Expression FREN 362 Survey of French Lit. II FREN 340* Professional Communication FREN 401 Advanced Conversation FREN 345 Composition Literary Analysis FREN 450 Francophone Literature FREN 354 History of French Civilization FREN 463 Modern French Literature FREN 355 Contemporary French Civ. FREN 491 Special topics FREN 361 Survey of French Literature I * Choose either one of those two courses, whichever has not been taken before. 3/25/14

8 MINOR: FRENCH Liberal Arts (Code ) A minimum of 24 credits beyond FREN 102 or a minimum of 16 credits beyond FREN 202, including FREN 315, FREN 325, and either FREN 335 or FREN 340. Core courses (at least 9 credits). They are all 3 credits, and they are offered each semester. FREN 315 must be taken first. We recommend taking the rest in sequence. FREN 315 FREN 325 FREN 335* FREN 340* Advanced Grammar in Context Phonetics and Pronunciation Written and Oral Expression Professional Communication Students may earn their remaining credits (7 credits) from any 300-level or 400-level courses beyond the core courses above. Typically, students take three courses to fulfill this requirement. Examples of 300 and 400-level courses to choose from. They are all 3 credits, and availability will vary. FREN 361 and 362 cannot be taken before FREN 345 without instructor consent. FREN 335* Written and Oral Expression FREN 362 Survey of French Lit. II FREN 340* Professional Communication FREN 401 Advanced Conversation FREN 345 Composition Literary Analysis FREN 450 Francophone Literature FREN 354 History of French Civilization FREN 463 Modern French Literature FREN 355 Contemporary French Civ. FREN 491 Special topics FREN 361 Survey of French Literature I * Choose either one of those two courses, whichever has not been taken before. 3/25/14

9 FRENCH COURSES (availability subject to change): MAJOR: FRENCH Teaching (Code ) A minimum of 36 credits beyond FREN 102 or a minimum of 28 credits beyond FREN 202, including FREN 315, FREN 325, and either FREN 335 or FREN 340. Core courses (at least 9 credits). They are all 3 credits. FREN 315 must be taken first. We recommend taking the rest in sequence. FREN 315 FREN 325 FREN 335* FREN 340* Advanced Grammar in Context Phonetics and Pronunciation Written and Oral Expression Professional Communication Students may earn their remaining credits (19 credits) from any of the following courses beyond the core, but at least six of those credits must be at the 400 level. That means students should typically select five 300-level courses (at least 13 credits) and two 400-level courses (at least 6 credits). Examples of 300 and 400-level courses to choose. They are all 3 credits, and availability will vary. FREN 361 and 362 cannot be taken before FREN 345 without instructor consent. FREN 335* Written and Oral Expression FREN 362 Survey of French Lit. II FREN 340* Professional Communication FREN 401 Advanced Conversation FREN 345 Composition Literary Analysis FREN 450 Francophone Literature FREN 354 History of French Civilization FREN 463 Modern French Literature FREN 355 Contemporary French Civ. FREN 491 Special topics FREN 361 Survey of French Literature I METHODS COURSES (availability subject to change): These courses are not included in the 36/28 total credits required in French. This major leads to licensure to teach French in Early Childhood through Adolescence classrooms, and is accompanied by a sequence of study in the College of Education and Human Sciences including: F LG 378 SLA Theory Fall/Spring 3 credits ES 366 Teaching FL Grades 5-12 Fall 2 credits ES 437 Teaching FL Grades 1-8 Spring 2 credits Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence education majors with a second major in French Education can be Early Childhood through Adolescence (EC-A) certified if the student completes both ES 366 and ES 437 and does a quarter of student teaching at the secondary level in the foreign language. STUDY-ABROAD For certification a period of at least 6 weeks of residence abroad is required. * Choose either one of those two courses, whichever has not been taken before. 3/25/14

10 MINOR: FRENCH Teaching (Code ), (Code ), (Code ) A minimum of 24 credits beyond FREN 102 or a minimum of 16 credits beyond FREN 202, including FREN 315, FREN 325, and either FREN 335 or FREN 340. Core courses (at least 9 credits). They are all 3 credits. FREN 315 must be taken first. We recommend taking the rest in sequence. FREN 315 Advanced Grammar in Context FREN 325 FREN 335* FREN 340* Phonetics and Pronunciation Written and Oral Expression Professional Communication Students may earn their remaining credits (7 credits) from any 300-level or 400-level courses beyond the core courses above. Typically, students take three courses to fulfill this requirement. Examples of 300 and 400-level courses to choose from. They are all 3 credits, and availability will vary. FREN 361 and 362 cannot be taken before FREN 345 without instructor consent. FREN 335* Written and Oral Expression FREN 362 Survey of French Lit. II FREN 340* Professional Communication FREN 401 Advanced Conversation FREN 345 Composition Literary Analysis FREN 450 Francophone Literature FREN 354 History of French Civilization FREN 463 Modern French Literature FREN 355 Contemporary French Civ. FREN 491 Special topics FREN 361 Survey of French Literature I METHODS COURSES (availability subject to change): These courses are not included in the 36/28 total credits required in French. F LG 378 SLA Theory Fall/Spring 3 credits ES 366 Teaching FL Grades 5-12 Fall 2 credits ES 437 Teaching FL Grades 1-8 Spring 2 credits Early Adolescence/Adolescence (Grades 5 to 12) (Code ). This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option B or C and leads to licensure to teach French in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms. F LG 378 and ES 366 are required. Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence (Grades 1 to 8) (Code ). This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option A and leads to licensure to teach French in Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence classrooms. F LG 378 and ES 437 are required. Early Childhood/Adolescence (pre-k to grade 12) (Code ). This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option C and leads to licensure to teach French in Early Childhood through Adolescence classrooms when combined with a major in another foreign language at the Early Childhood through Adolescence level. F LG 378, CI 366, and CI 437 are all required. STUDY-ABROAD For certification a period of at least 6 weeks of residence abroad is required. * Choose either one of those two courses, whichever has not been taken before. 3/25/14

11 USAC Pau-UWEC Course Equivalencies for Spring 2010 Note: You will take a placement exam when you arrive in Pau. If you are placed in a course that you have already taken, you will be awarded a French elective. These courses can be offered in the fall others and/or the spring. You can check the USAC Web site to see which semester the course will be offered: USAC Pau Credits UWEC Equivalent Fren 287: Conversation 1 French elective, lower division, non-ge Fren 287: Conversation 3 French 335, or French elective lower division, non-ge Fren 187: First yr. French I 4 French 101, or 100-level French elective, GE-IA Fren 187: First yr. French II 4 French 102 or French elective lower division, GE-IA Fren 287: Second yr. 3 French 201, or French elective lower division, GE-IA French I Fren 287: Second yr. 3 French 202, or French elective lower division, GE-IA French II Fren 387: Third yr. 3 French 315 or French elective upper division, non-ge French I French 387: Third yr. 3 French 315 or French elective upper division, non-ge French II Fren 387: Survey of French Literature 3 French 362 II French 387: 20 th Century French 3 French 463 Literature Fren 487: Fourth yr. 3 French 345 or French elective upper division, non-ge French I Fren 487: Fourth yr. 3 French 345 or French elective upper division, non -GE French II Fren 387: French Stylistics 3 If taken with French 487 (Language and Cinema) = UWEC French 463 (Modern French Literature); otherwise, French elective upper division, non-ge Fren 487: Language and Cinema 3 If taken with French 387 (French Stylistics) = French 463 (Modern French Literature); otherwise, French elective upper division, non-ge Fren 487: Business French 3 French 340 (French for Business) Fren 487: Seminar in French Language 3 French 401 Anth 499 Contemporary French Culture and Civilization (Taught in French) Anth 409 Creations of Our Past (taught 3 Anth 111 in English)??? Traveler s Tales 3?????! 3 French 355 If the course is taught in English, the UWEC equivalency is French Elective UD