World Languages
World Languages
The University of Wisconsin Colleges World Language Department offers French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese courses. For students there are educational and practical reasons for learning a foreign language.
- To increase global understanding
- To improve employment potential
- To increase native language ability
- To sharpen cognitive and life skills
- To improve chances of entry into college or graduate school
- To appreciate international literature, music, and film
- To make travel more feasible and enjoyable
- To expand study abroad options
- To increase understanding of oneself and one's own culture
- To make lifelong friends
[adapted from the website Vistawide]
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why study a foreign language?
- Why study German?
- Why study French?
- Degree requirements in World Languages – Coming Soon
- What are retro credits?
- What is an international certificate?
- Where are any events happening? – Coming Soon
- Are there any travel abroad opportunities? UW Colleges and UW System
- What are placement tests?
- What is a major, a minor, and an emphasis? – Coming Soon
World Languages Department Mission Statement: Revising June 2009
World Languages Assessment Statement: A UW Colleges-wide assessment program has been put into place to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the curriculum, programs and services of the institution. As part of this assessment program, students enrolled in a World Language course may be assessed on an institutional and departmental level in performance on general educations skills and /or communicative skills in the foreign language.
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