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Native and Heritage Speakers

Native Speakers:

For departmental purposes, native speakers are defined as individuals who completed their secondary education or above in the target language. Students will submit an official transcript to the University. 

  • The Modern Language Minor is not an option for Native speakers. 
  • The Modern Language Major:
    • For emphasis areas in French, Japanese and Spanish:
      • Native speakers will complete 3 classes at the 4xxx-level and at least 3 classes at the 3xxx or above. AND, FL2100 (3) and FL2294 (1). Total numbers of credits: 22 credits total, including FL2100 and FL2294.
    • For Dual Language Professional emphasis area:
      • Please see a content-area advisor for more information.
      • Native speakers will complete 3 classes at the 4xxx-level and at least 3 classes at the 3xxx or above. AND, FL2100 (3) and FL2294 (1). Total numbers of credits: 22 credits total, including FL2100 and FL2294.

Heritage Speakers:

For departmental purposes, heritage speakers are defined as individuals who have been raised in a family or social environment in which the target language is habitually used for day-to-day communication but have not completed their secondary schooling in the target language. 

  • The French Minor | The Spanish Minor | The Japanese Minor
    • Students will take a nationally-normed proficiency test (STAMP or equivalent) to determine placement:
      • Students who receive a score at or above Intermediate Mid across all skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) must complete 9 credits in the language, including the following courses: 
        • Any 3-credit hour course at the 2xxx level above 2101
        • Any 2 3-credit hour courses at the 3xxx level or above 
        • Students who receive a score below Intermediate Mid in any skill must meet with an advisor to determine proper placement. 
  • The Modern Language Major:
    • Students will take a nationally-normed proficiency test (STAMP or equivalent) to determine placement: 
      • Students who receive a score at or above the Intermediate High level of proficiency in speaking, and listening, and at or above the Intermediate-Mid level of proficiency in reading and writing will be eligible to pursue the requirements of the Modern Language Major at the 3xxx and 4xxx levels. Total number of credits: 28 in Spanish or French, (30 in Japanese) including FL2100 and FL2294. 
      • Students who receive a score below Intermediate Mid in any skill must meet with an advisor to determine proper placement.
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