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24 Wayne State CollegeMODERN LANGUAGESLanguage is a fundamental feature of human culture. Modern language study broadens one’s knowledgeof other cultures, deepens one’s understanding of language, and enhances one’s ability to communicate in amulti-lingual society.Learning ObjectivesCourse Options• Understand basic grammar and vocabulary in anon-English language• Develop basic abilities to write and converse ina non-English language• Understand the cultural contexts of a non-EnglishlanguageStudents will select one course from either thePhilosophy or Modern Languages categories. Nomore than two courses from either category willcount toward General Education credit.FRE 110 Elementary French I (3)GER 110 Elementary German I (3)GER 120 Elementary German II (3)MLC 110 Elementary Language I (3)SPA 110 Elementary Spanish I (3)SPA 119 Spanish for Law Enforcemnt Personnel (3)SPA 120 Elementary Spanish II (3)SPA 210 & 215 Intermediate Spanish I & Lab (4)SPA 220 & 215 Intermediate Spanish II & Lab (4)BLOCK 3 ELECTIVES................................................................................. 6 HoursStudents will select a minimum of 6 hours from Block 3 as General Education electives.Literary, Performing and Visual Arts.................... up to 3 hoursHistory and Social Sciences.................................. up to 6 hoursPhilosophy............................................................. up to 3 hoursModern Languages................................................ up to 4 hoursBLOCK 4.....................................................................................................3 HoursEDUCATED PERSPECTIVE SEMINAR: 3 HoursIn order for students to conceptualize the integration of disciplines within the liberal arts perspective andto utilize the knowledge and skills emphasized in the General Education program, courses in this category willincorporate knowledge, concepts, and philosophies across various disciplines by examining a topic of interestpertinent to today’s citizens. Students from a variety of majors will come together in each course bringing theperspectives advanced in their majors to the discussions and assignments.Learning ObjectivesCourse Options• Expand communication skills• Develop further competence in investigativeprocesses• Increase awareness in human understanding byexamining topics from a variety of perspectives• Enhance awareness of one’s role in a civicsocietyEPS 300 Educated Perspective Seminar• All students, including transfer students, graduatingfrom WSC must complete at least oneEducated Perspective Seminar.• Students must complete 60 hours, including atleast 30 hours of General Education courses,before taking EPS 300.• An EPS 300 course cannot count towards astudent’s major or endorsement.• See current course schedule for available topics.