GENERAL QUESTIONS about language courses and opportunities at Georgia Tech can be discussed with Dr. David Shook, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies.These questions can include
Dr. Shook's office hours can be found here. Please check out the ML Blog for announcements of programs and opportunities geared towards students interested in languages and cultures.
Questions about PLACEMENT in language classes: The School of Modern Languages has centralized advising for students seeking help in determing where to begin their language studies. Students should read over our course advisement and suggested entry levels, take our online placement test, and then, if needing further information or placement help, should consult with the appropriate division coordinator:
| Language | Lower Division (1/2XXX ) Coordinator |
Upper Divison (3/4XXX) Advisor (or contact the course instructor listed in OSCAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Mrs. Ragheda Nasser Eddine | Dr. Rajaa Aquil |
| Chinese | Mr. Chao Li | Dr. Xiaoliang LI |
| French | Dr. Lionel Gall | Dr. Barbara Blackbourn-Jansma |
| German | Ms. Angelika Oswalt | Dr. Bettina Cothran |
| Japanese | Mr. Kimiaki Yamaguchi | Dr. Masato Kikuchi |
| Korean | Dr. Seok Bae Jang | Dr. Seok Bae Jang |
| Linguistics | Dr. Kyoko Masuda | |
| Russian | Dr. Stuart Goldberg | Dr. Stuart Goldberg |
| Spanish | Ms. Melissa Pilkington (SPAN1001-2, SPAN1101-2) Ms. Delia Tylerr (SPAN2001-2) |
Dr. Vicki Galloway |
Students wishing to declare a MINOR in one of our languages: Please download the minor declaration form; get your major advisor's signature ; get Dr. Shook's signature; then hand in the form in the Registrar's office. Dr. Shook's advising times are available here. Note that minor declaration forms will NOT be approved during registration periods. Plan ahead!
Students who are PURSUING A LANGUAGE MINOR AND FILLING OUT THEIR DEGREE PETITIONS need to verify they have completed the minor requirements. Download the Approved Program of Study form for your minor area; fill it out completely; and bring it to Dr. Shook for his signature before you see your major advisor to fill out your degree petition. Dr. Shook's availability can be found here. This should be done BEFORE you meet with your major advisor and get his/her signature on your degree petition.
Students wishing to change to or add the ALIS, GEML or IAML major. You should speak with Dr. Shook (for ALIS), Dr. Shook and Dr. Tittle (for GEML) or Dr. Shook and Stephanie Jackson (for IAML) before pursuing the change of major. Dr. Shook's advising times can be found here. Changes of major will NOT be allowed during registration periods, so plan ahead!
if you are interested in an internship abroad
if you want to take classes in that language in a school/university abroad
when you are about to graduate, for an exit interview
if you want to discuss career opportunities and career choices
if you have general questions about the school, the courses offered, majors, minors and certificates
when you need to fill out your degree petition
if you want to change/declare your major to/from IAML or GEML
if you need clarification on school regulations and procedures
if you want information about credit by examination
if you need information about transfer credits
if you need help during registration
if you want to discuss career opportunities and career choices
if you are a freshman receiving a mid-term U
if you are on academic probation or academic review
October 31 - November 13
January 2-11
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