Language Across The Curriculum
The Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) Program was established to provide
opportunities for students to use and enhance their language skills while
studying in subject areas of interest to them, and to develop a heightened
awareness of international issues through the use of primary and secondary
sources studied in their original languages. Participation in the LAC Program
is open to all students who have completed the Language requirement and
achieved fourth-term proficiency in a language other than English.
Each term the LAC Program will sponsor a small number of courses in a range
of departments from all divisions of the College. These LAC courses do not
focus on language instruction, but instead regard language as a tool of
intellectual inquiry. Some or all of the instruction and course materials
in LAC courses are in a language other than English. Students should consult
the LS&A Course Guide for a list of LAC courses for the current
term.
LAC courses fall into four broad categories:
· regular full courses;
· mini-courses (1-2 credits);
· sections of courses, offered either in addition to or as alternative
to sections taught in English;
· contract credits.
Students who accumulate at least four units in approved LAC courses will
be certified as having engaged in "Advanced Language Study," in
the form of a notation entered on the transcript; students who accumulate
at least nine units will be certified as having attained "Advanced
Language Competence."