Intermediate Language Micro-credential
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Division of Humanities and Fine Arts
Micro-Credential in Intermediate Language Skills Requirements
The Micro-credential in Intermediate Language Skills can be pursued in one or more of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. This micro-credential is designed to teach students linguistic skills—speaking, reading, listening, and writing—through an intermediate-level proficiency.
Students completing this micro-credential will be able to:
- Identify the topic and related information in short informational and fictional texts.
- Identify the main idea in short conversations.
- Ask appropriate follow-up questions during interactions.
- Discuss familiar topics and ask appropriate follow-up questions.
- Present personal information.
- Express preferences and explain feelings about familiar topics.
Requirements:
- Four introductory and intermediate language courses in the same language:
Students whose WEBCAPE placement scores place them into 102-level can receive credit for the 101-level requirement of this micro-credential. They will thus complete the micro-credential with 102, 201, and 202.Course List Code Title Credits CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I 4 or FRS 101 Elementary French I or GRS 101 Elementary German I or HPS 101 Elementary Spanish I CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II 4 or FRS 102 Elementary French II or GRS 102 Elementary German II or HPS 102 Elementary Spanish II CHN 201 Intermediate Chinese I 4 or FRS 201 Intermediate French I or GRS 201 Intermediate German I or HPS 201 Intermediate Spanish I CHN 202 Intermediate Chinese II 4 or FRS 202 Intermediate French II or GRS 202 Intermediate German II or HPS 202 Intermediate Spanish II - One oral presentation and interview proctored by a member of the appropriate language division (This may be part of the requirements for the 202-level course.)
Students may use courses taken for this micro-credential to fulfill the language requirement or the requirements for an International Studies or Business major.
Students may not receive both this micro-credential and a minor or major in the same language.
Students whose WEBCAPE placement scores place them into 201-level or higher are not eligible for this micro-credential. They should consider pursuing a major, a minor, or another language-related micro-credentials.