World Languages and Cultures
Which Language Class is Right for Me?
Select an option below that best describes your situation
I have college credit in the language, including College in the High School or AP/IB score
- Great job - now you have fewer courses to take! Reach out to your academic advisor to establish exact equivalences. World Languages advisor is Taylor Brunwald: [email protected]
- Make sure your transfer credit report has been processed by CWU Registrar. If your transfer credit has not yet been processed, email us for support: [email protected]
I have a Washington State Seal of Biliteracy on my high school transcript
- Congratulations on your advanced language skills! You are likely to place in the upper division 300 level class. Contact us for placement or World Language Requirement Waiver: [email protected]
The language is part of my heritage - I grew up with the language or I have lived in a place where the language is spoken
- Well-done - being bilingual will be a great asset in your academic and professional career!
- If you are a bilingual Spanish-English speaker, please contact the head of the Heritage Spanish program, Dr. Andrea Herrera-Dulcet: [email protected]
- For all other language email us: [email protected]
I studied the language in high school or another setting, including on my own, but did not receive college credit
- Good news is - no matter how your studied the language - it counts!
- If you are confident you do not need to start from scratch in any language, contact us for instructions via Webcape Language Placement Exam or Interview: [email protected]
- If taking a Web Exam, make sure to send your purchase receipt to us before scheduling.
- Placement test scores do NOT allow you to enroll in the class you placed in. To enroll in a course above 151 level, you must contact us.
Contact Information for Language Placement and Support
ASL
Dr. Taralynn Petrites
[email protected]
Samuelson 202J
(509) 676-6090 (Relay Service)
French and German
Dr. Michael Johnson
[email protected]
Black Hall 214-2
Japanese
Dr. Junyuan Chen
[email protected]
Black Hall 208-5
Korean
Ms. Yoon Kim
[email protected]
Black Hall 204-10
For Korean Studies Minor contact: [email protected]
Russian
Dr. Volha Isakava
[email protected]
Black Hall 208-4
Heritage Spanish
Dr. Andrea Herrera-Dulcet
[email protected]
Black Hall 208-7
L2 Spanish (Spanish as the Second language)
Dr. Nathalie Kasselis
[email protected]
Black Hall 208-14
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