World Languages & Cultures (WLGC)

WLGC 301B. Approaches to World Cultural Studies. 1 Unit.

Your smartphone is assembled from pieces originating in over 43 countries, a coal plant thousands of miles away fuels the next hurricane, and a property bubble on another continent can send your college fund into crisis: Climate change, the flows of capital, and the movement of people are creating an ever more integrated world. Understanding this world requires a global perspective, which means seeing “our” world from vantage points that are not given to us as “ours” but require the work of interpretation. Taught by changing members of the department of World Languages and Cultures, this course introduces you to the art of interpretation as it can be applied to a broad range of phenomena from literary texts to films and TV shows to political events and imagery. What do mass protests in Hong Kong have to with the French Revolution? How do witches, goddesses, and angry spirits in the Caribbean relate to gender and politics? And what is the link between transatlantic zombie stories and the movement of global capital? Learning principles and methods from a variety of disciplines, including literary studies, film studies, anthropology, and philosophy, you will hone your critical faculties interpreting global phenomena in their local manifestations.

WLGC 302. Translation in Theory and Practice. 1 Unit.

This course explores the theoretical frameworks and practical skills essential to the work of translation. Students engage with foundational theoretical and historical debates in translation studies while developing hands-on translation and interpretation techniques. The course emphasizes the interplay between languages and cultures, preparing students for the profession with nuanced, context-aware translation training.

WLGC 311. World Languages and Cultures Practicum. 1 Unit.

This practicum experience provides students with an immersive, structured opportunity to develop advanced language skills in a professional and community-engaged setting. Through guided participation in departmental initiatives - such as organizing cultural events, assisting in language instruction, and engaging with multilingual communities - students will apply and refine their linguistic proficiency in real-world contexts. Emphasis is placed on critical reflection, intercultural competence, and professional communication in Spanish, reinforcing academic learning through experiential practice. Students will complete structured assignments, language analyses, and self-assessments under faculty supervision to ensure meaningful academic engagement.

WLGC 331V. Social, Political and Economic Issues in Spain and the Hispanic World. 1 Unit.

This course focuses on Stetson's Social Justice Value. This course will examine a variety of issues, such as government repression, terrorism, racism, immigration, homelessness, marginalization, and the effects of globalization, within Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.. Junior Seminar.

WLGC 390. Special Topics in World Languages and Cultures. 0.5 or 1 Units.

WLGC 395. Teaching Apprenticeship. 0.5 Units.

WLGC 397. Internship in World Lang/Cult. 0.5 or 1 Units.

Through placement in an approved setting where journalism is practiced, students will have an opportunity to enrich their classroom knowledge with field experience. Full-unit internships require 140 hours for the semester; half-unit internships require 70 hours for the semester. Specific requirements will be presented by way of a contract signed by the student. Basic expectations include a journal, a portfolio of work (if applicable), and a letter of evaluation from the site supervisor. Pre-requisites: permission of program coordinator, junior standing, and completion of both JOUR 100 and one Ideas course. May be repeated for credit up to 2 units, but a maximum of one unit may be applied to the minor.Enrollment in an internship course requires students to attend an orientation prior to beginning work at their internship site. For more information regarding internship orientations, please contact Career & Professional Development at career@stetson.edu or 386-822-7315.

WLGC 498. Senior Project Proposal. 0.5 Units.

Topic determination and bibliography building in collaboration with an advisor. Presentation of a possible outline. Prerequisite: minimum of two 300-level classes in the student's concentration.

WLGC 499. Senior Reearch in World Languages and Cultures. 0.5 Units.

Senior project in World Languages and Cultures developed in collaboration with a faculty advisor. prerequisite WLGC 498 Senior project proposal and a minimum of two 300 level classes in the student concentration. Prerequisite: Minimum of two 300-level L designated courses.