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World Language Teaching Credential

Become a certified teacher! The Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages allows you to teach one or more world languages at the K-12 level in California public schools.

Fall 2018

WLC 310 Trip to Buona Tavola

Students in WLC 310 took a class trip to local, San Luis Obispo Italian restaurant Buona Tavola.

English Speaking Graduate Programs in Italy

Come learn about the possibility of pursuing graduate study in Italy! This information session will cover all you need to know from obtaining a study visa to applying to Italian universities.

Placement Exams Fall 2019

The next WLC online Placement Exam for French and Spanish is Friday, November 4, 2019 from 7-8 pm in 10-128. Costs $10 payable with a credit card at the time of the exam.

Summer 2018

Language & Culture in Mexico

WLC department chair Fernando Sanchez with his study abroad group in Teotihuacán, Mexico.

Cal Poly Students Using French

Enjoy these videos of students using French!

Spring 2019

Join the German Conversation Table!

Join the German Conversation Table every other Thursday beginning April 4th from 11:10 a.m. - noon. We meet in the Faculty Fishbowls, 220, near Julian’s Café in Kennedy Library.

Spring 2019

Join the Russian Conversation Table!

Join the Russian Conversation Table every other Thursday beginning April 11th from 11:10 a.m. - noon. We meet in the Faculty Fishbowls, 220, near Julian’s Café in Kennedy Library.