Micro-credential in Intermediate Language Skills

The Micro-credential in Intermediate Language Skills can be pursued in one or more of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. This micro-credential is designed to teach students linguistic skills—speaking, reading, listening, and writing—through an intermediate-level proficiency.  

Students completing this micro-credential will be able to: 

• Identify the topic and related information in short informational and fictional texts. 
• Identify the main idea in short conversations. 
• Ask appropriate follow-up questions during interactions. 
• Discuss familiar topics and ask appropriate follow-up questions. 
• Present personal information. 
• Express preferences and explain feelings about familiar topics. 

Requirements:  

1. Four introductory and intermediate language courses in the same language: 

CHN/FRS/GRS/HPS 101  
CHN/FRS/GRS/HPS 102 
CHN/FRS/GRS/HPS 201  
CHN/FRS/GRS/HPS 202  

Students whose WEBCAPE placement scores place them into 102-level can receive credit for the 101-level requirement of this micro-credential. They will thus complete the micro-credential with 102, 201, and 202.  

2. One oral presentation and interview proctored by a member of the appropriate language division (This may be part of the requirements for the 202-level course.) 

Students may use courses taken for this micro-credential to fulfill the language requirement or the requirements for an International Studies or Business major.  

Students may not receive both this micro-credential and a minor or major in the same language.  

Students whose WEBCAPE placement scores place them into 201-level or higher are not eligible for this micro-credential. They should consider pursuing a major, a minor, or another language-related micro-credentials.