WL

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

This course examines urban society, popular culture, and social change in the twentieth century in different regional contexts - East Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, Western Europe, and Francophone or other colonial contexts. The regional focus of the course varies as the teaching team varies. The course is divided into segments which may include: Language and the Print Revolution; War and Colonization; Society and Gender Issues; Popular Culture and the Arts; and Cultural Expression in the Age of Global Capital. Content will include lectures and primary and secondary materials from multiple regional contexts. GEP Humanities, GEP Global Knowledge Typically offered in Fall only

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

An introduction to the diverse nature of the French-speaking world and its relationship to the United States. By examining various types of media from literature to film, we will trace the roots of Franco-American relationships from Imperialism to the present day. Topics include historical and current perspectives from Acadia, Haiti and the Antilles, North and West Africa and Europe. It will emphasize questions of identity, migration, creolite, negritude, social justice and current events. GEP Humanities, GEP Global Knowledge Typically offered in Fall only

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

ENG/WL 219

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

WL/ENG 275 Literature and War 3 WL/ENG 392 Major World Author 3 WL/ENG 393 Studies in Literary Genre 3 WL/ENG 394 Studies in World Literature 3 WL/ENG 406 Modernism 3 WL/ENG 407 Postmodernism 3

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

3 War

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

hours) A special projects course on topics to be determined as needed in the departmental program. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

6

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

This course has a required fieldwork component in local K-12 schools, and students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the schools. Students are required to purchase internship liability insurance to participate in this course. Contact University Insurance & Risk Management for details on acquiring the insurance and the current charge. This course is restricted to Foreign Language Education majors. Typically offered in Spring only

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Prerequisite

ECI 204 and ED 204

and Cinema

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

hours) An overview of French Literature from the Medieval period to the twenty- first century. Different genres and literary schools have both emanated from and contributed to social and economic change. Exploration of how the literary scene is connected to cultural and political events. The course presents a vast array of French writers. Students are also encouraged to explore French writers from all French speaking countries. Taught in English. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate odd years

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

America: Asians and Asian

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Introduction to basic aspects of issues pertaining to gender and sexuality in Japanese society including gender norms, different waves of feminism social movements, marriage system, employment inequality and emerging sexual minorities. Reading and critically analyzing scholarly books and articles, news, government statistics, narratives and art works, some of which are translated from Japanese, to understand gender and sexuality politics. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall only WL 392/ENG 392 Major World Author (3 credit hours) Intensive study in English, of the writings of one (or two) author(s) from outside the English and American traditions. Sample subjects: Homer, Virgil and Ovid, Lady Murasaki, Marie de France and Christine de Pizan, Dante, Cervantes, Goethe, Balzacand Flaubert, Kafka, Proust, Lessing and Gordimer, Borges and Marquez, Neruda, Achebe, Soyinka, Calvino, f Walcott and Naipaul. Topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit with new topic. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring WL 393/ENG 393 Studies in Literary Genre (3 credit hours) Concentrated treatment of one literary genre, such as the epic, the lyric, the drama, satire, romance, autobiography, the essay, the novel, or the short story. Treatment of materials from several national or ethnic cultures and several periods. All readings in English. Course may be taken three times for credit. Course may be taken 3 times in different genres. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for credit with new topic.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Prerequisite

Sophomore standing and above

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Specific category of courses involving language and/or culture taught in foreign countries through the Department Study Abroad Program. WL 406/ENG 406 Modernism (3 credit hours) Review and discuss the International Modernist movement in literature, from its nineteenth-century origins to its culmination in the early twentieth century. Identify and discuss definitions of modernity, as embodied in a variety of genres. Discuss Modernist texts within a variety of cultures that produced them. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall only WL 407/ENG 407 Postmodernism (3 credit hours) Study literary expressions of postmodernism, from its origins in the Modernist movement through its culmination in the later decades of the twentieth century and after. Examine post modernity, as embodied in a variety of genres. Situate postmodernist texts within a variety of cultures that have produced them. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only WL 423/ECI 423 Methods for Teaching World Languages K-12 (5 credit hours) Methodology and pedagogy of teaching World Languages grades K-12 with an emphasis on lesson and unit planning, second language acquisition, diversity, national and state standards, materials, assessment, proficiency oriented teaching, and demonstrations/practice teaching in micro-lessons. This course provides opportunities for prospective World Language teachers to integrate knowledge of their language with effective materials, strategies, and methods of instruction to prepare students for K-12 World Language teaching. The course has a required fieldwork component in local K-12 schools, and students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the schools. Restriction: Open to WLC Education majors or by permission Typically offered in Fall only WL 424/WL 524 Linguistics for Teachers of Multilingual Learners (3 credit hours) Study of the diachronic nature of language and the phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic features of English in relation to other world language groups. Application of linguistic principles to the classrooms serving multilingual learners. Analysis of common errors in grammar due to first language interference. Discussion of teaching strategies based on current research in second-language acquisition. Credit will not be given for both WL 424 and WL 524. Typically offered in Spring only Graduate Catalog 1579 WL 426/ECI 426 Student Teaching in Modern World Languages (12 credit hours) Teaching experience for prospective teachers of World Languages in a selected elementary, middle or high school under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a university faculty supervisor. Additional school observations and on campus seminars are a part of this course. The course has a required fieldwork component in local K-12 schools, and students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the schools. Students are covered under the General Statute affording liability protection. Typically offered in Spring only WL 427/WL 527 Methods and Materials in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages) (3 credit hours) Methodologies and current approaches to teaching English as a Second Language. Techniques and strategies for teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking and culture. Selection, adaptation, and creation of instructional materials for various levels of proficiency and teaching situations. Evaluation and assessment of written and oral language proficiency through standardized and non-standardized assessment tools. Students cannot receive credit for both WL 427 and WL 527. Typically offered in Fall and Summer WL 436/WL 536 Culture, Community, and Language: Advocating for Multilingual Learners (3 credit hours) Examination of the complexity of multiculturalism in American society and the challenges faced by immigrant families in adapting to U.S. institutions. Emphasis on understanding historical, legal, cultural and pedagogical issues with respect to multilingual learners in the classroom. Students cannot receive credit for both WL 436 and WL 536. Typically offered in Fall only

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Prerequisite

Admission to Professional semester, WL/ECI 423

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

English to Speakers of Others Languages)

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Language (3 credit hours) This course provides an overview of three main aspects of teaching English as a Foreign Language: planning, instructing, and assessing. Students will examine the most common types of curricula and practice syllabus design, lesson planning, and assessments. They will explore the characteristics of different types of learners (e.g., young learners, post-secondary adults, immigrants, etc.) and their motivation for learning English. Students will practice a variety of communicative, collaborative activities for all levels and contexts. P: WL 427 (Methods and Materials in Teaching ESL) Typically offered in Spring only WL 440/WL 540 Practicum in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (3 credit hours) Course in which candidates practice and further develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for teaching English language learners through a set of clinical field experiences in a K12, community college, university classroom as well as English language classes provided by community based organizations. of two prerequisites, WL 440 may be taken concurrently with the third prerequisite, pending instructor approval. Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Prerequisite

WL 436 and WL 424 and WL 427. After the completion

Speakers of Other Languages)

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

3 GK Diaspora GEP Visual and Performing Arts Note: As of Fall 2023, up to 3 credit hours of the Visual and Performing Arts GEP category may be counted towards the 3 GEP Humanities Requirement. For students matriculated prior to Fall 2023, the Visual 3 GK, IP and Performing Arts GEP category is part of the Additional Breadth Requirement (http:// 3 oucc.dasa.ncsu.edu/additional-breadth/).

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

hours) Senior seminar for world language majors with concentration in non- European / less-commonly taught languages. Focus on recent trends in scholarship, career guidance, senior research projects or equivalent. Conducted in English. Students will be required to provide a detailed summary of their project in the language of their concentration. Typically offered in Spring only WL 495/WL 595 Special Topics in World Languages & Cultures (1-6 credit hours) A concentrated study of a special period, author or genre to be determined as needed in the departmental program.

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Prerequisite

WLJA 301 or WLCH 301 or WLHU 301 or WLAR 301

WL/ENG 539 Seminar In World Literature (requires permission)

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

6

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Select one of the following: 3

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

6

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Education: Theory & Practice

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Principles of second language acquisition and world language pedagogy. Examination of problematic concepts in teaching French, Spanish and TESOL. Thorough treatment of instructional technology appropriate to world language teaching and learning. Regular observation of practicing instructors and micro-teaching in college-level French, Spanish or TESOL classes. Credit not given for both WL 507 and either WL/ECI 505 or

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

3 English to Speakers of Others Languages)

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Language (3 credit hours) This course provides an overview of three main aspects of teaching a new language: planning, instructing, and assessing. Students will examine the most common types of curricula and practice syllabus design, lesson planning, and assessments. They will explore the characteristics of different types of language learners (e.g., young learners, post-secondary adults, immigrants, etc.) and their motivation for learning a new language. Students will practice a variety of communicative, collaborative activities for all levels and contexts. Typically offered in Spring only World Languages (WL) 5 WL 539/ENG 539 Seminar In World Literature (3 credit hours) Rotating topics in world literature, including treatment of the subject's theoretical or methodological framework. Possible subjects: colonialism and literature; orality and literature; the Renaissance; the Enlightenment; translation; comparison ofNorth and South American literatures; African literary traditions; post-modernism and gender. Readings in English (original languages encouraged but not required). Typically offered in Spring only WL 540/WL 440 Practicum in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (3 credit hours) Course in which candidates practice and further develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for teaching English language learners through a set of clinical field experiences in a K12, community college, university classroom as well as English language classes provided by community based organizations. of two prerequisites, WL 440 may be taken concurrently with the third prerequisite, pending instructor approval. Typically offered in Fall and Spring WL 595/WL 495 Special Topics in World Languages & Cultures (1-6 credit hours) A concentrated study of a special period, author or genre to be determined as needed in the departmental program.

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Prerequisite

Graduate Standing WL 436 and WL 424 and WL 427. After the completion

Speakers of Other Languages)

Subject

WL

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

3 History I Code Title Hours A 200-level survey course covering a culture significantly different from our own, i.e., ancient or non-Western. AFS/HI 275 Introduction to History of South and East Africa 3 AFS/HI 276 Introduction to History of West Africa 3

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

6

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu

Detailed investigation to research, write, and present a research project s of selected topics in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Topic and mode of study to be determined in consultation with student's project advisory committee. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer .

Subject

WL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.ncsu.edu