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Languages Honors Program

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Take Your Learning a Step Further

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Honors is something UWEC does, and does well. First there is the nationally recognized University Honors Program that gives Blugolds the opportunity to participate in engaging, thought-provoking courses. Then there are department honors programs that challenge students to go above and beyond in their specific area of study. Whether you are interested in one or both, you can be sure your academic experience will be top notch.

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Eligibility

Languages majors, minors, and certificate students who have language GPAs of 3.50 or higher are eligible for the Languages Honors Program.

For students in French, German, and Spanish

Completion of two upper-division courses is required before applying to the Languages Honors Program.

For students in Japanese

JAPN 202 is required before applying to the Languages Honors Program. JAPN 301 is required to complete the Languages Honors Program; JAPN 302 is encouraged.

For students in Chinese

CHIN 201 is required before applying to the Languages Honors Program. CHIN 202 is required to complete the Languages Honors Program.

Procedure

A student must submit the application to the Department of Languages via e-form prior to the student's last two semesters of study. The e-form will ask to identify a Languages faculty member (e.g., faculty adviser or a professor of your choice) to serve as a reference.

Requirements

At graduation, the student must have a language GPA of 3.50 or higher. In addition, the student must submit evidence to the department chair that two of the following have been satisfactorily completed at a standard of excellence deserving of a recognition in Honors.

  1. A faculty/student collaborative research project with a language faculty member
  2. An Honors project in an upper-division language course, with prior approval from instructor; the project will constitute a substantial addition to the course requirements
  3. An official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview rating exceeding program expectation
    Majors: Advanced Low or higher
    Minors: Intermediate High or higher
    Japanese minors: Intermediate Mid or higher
    Certificates: Intermediate Mid or higher
    Chinese certificates: Novice High or higher
  4. A presentation at a conference or forum on a topic related to their language
  5. A language-related experience (internship, volunteering) approved by a faculty member
  6. A leadership role in a language student organization
  7. A key role in organizing an event to promote languages and cultures
  8. A sustained involvement in increasing the visibility of languages on campus
  9. Another project (e.g., independent/directed study, honors thesis) may be considered if approved in advance by the instructor(s) involved and the department chair.

To see more specific guidelines on the requirements of the Languages Honors Program please visit the course catalog.

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Languages Department

Centennial Hall 4508
1698 Park Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

715-836-4287