Mar 03, 2025  
Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Catalog 2025-2026

WLC 212 - Language and Culture for Heritage Speakers


This course is for heritage speakers who have a moderate proficiency in their Heritage language, other than Spanish, but have completed little or no formal study of that language. The course emphasizes the linguistic and cultural aspects of language ability, and learning strategies; provides an introduction to linguistics, and second language acquisition; incorporates 21st Century Skills and National Standards; and encourages students to explore the social implications of language use. Students will demonstrate language proficiency through assessment. Conducted in English. 

General Education: 3B Humanities
University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS, WCLP World Culture and Language Proficiency-BA
Typically Offered: Spring term only

Units: 3