College of Arts and Sciences

CASE Survey: World Languages

The LEC Committee requests that discussion and debate of this matter be an agenda item at department/unit meetings in March. Only one response per department/unit will be accepted; therefore, each department/unit's response should represent the majority opinion of the department/unit.

Based on the one-page brief on world languages, please answer the following question:

Select one response. (required)

To what level should CAS require students to demonstrate proficiency in a single world language other than English (through coursework, AP, IB, or CLEP credit, proficiency exams, or other means)?

CAS should not have a world language requirement

Two semesters of the same language for all majors in CAS

Two semesters of the same language for majors leading to a B.S. and three semesters of the same language for majors leading to a B.A.

Two semesters of the same language for majors leading to a B.S. and four semesters of the same language for majors leading to a B.A.

Three semesters of the same language for all majors in CAS

Three semesters of the same language for majors leading to a B.S. and four semesters of the same language for majors leading to a B.A.

Four semesters of the same language for all majors in CAS