Issued: June 10, 2002
Revised: June 8, 2010
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Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to describe the College’s position on credit for previous nonEnglish language study and delineate how a student may apply for this option.
Background:
The College’s practices in this area were reviewed by the Academic Senate in Spring 2002. The Senate’s recommendations were submitted on April 9, 2002.
Policy:
Students who have learned NON-ENGLISH languages outside of the University of Hawai`i may earn credit for their language in one of three ways:
- by satisfactory completion (a grade of “C” or better) of a more advanced course in the language sequence (e.g., completion of Japanese 201 also gives credit for Japanese 101-102).
- through credit by institutional examination, if the language is taught at the College; or
- through the Advanced Placement Examination Program.
For more detailed information on options 1 and 2 above, students should consult with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Speakers of a NON-ENGLISH language may receive credit for language courses in their own language.