World Languages we offer
German
Italian
Persian
Punjabi
Chinese
Greek
Japanese
Spanish
Languages: Grading Q & A
Can I challenge a language course?
You may challenge a language course if you are completing the subsequent language course at Â鶹ÊÓƵ(eg you are registered in a course for which the challenge course is a prerequisite). For example, if you have some knowledge of Spanish and are therefore placed into Introductory Spanish II, you can challenge Introductory Spanish I.
Up to six credits in a given language may be challenged. A minimum grade of C in the higher course must be obtained to receive challenge credit.
Please see the Â鶹ÊÓƵCalendar course challenge guidelines. Note that a maximum of 60 credits may be obtained by the combination of transfer and course challenge.
To enroll in a course challenge, please contact the course instructor. Once permission is granted, the Advisor will arrange for enrollment.
What is the grading scale for language courses?
Below is a general grading scale and may vary with different courses and instructors. Students should consult the instructor and course outline for the grading scale that will be used in their course.
A+ 96-100 A 91-95 A- 87-90 B+ 83-86 B 79-82 B- 75-78 C+ 70-74 C 65-69 C- 59-64 D 50-58 F 0-49
Languages: Exchange credit evaluations
If you complete a language course while on exchange, please submit the request for course articulation via the Study Abroad process. All documentation must be submitted to enable evaluation.
Inadequate information about the course content and/or materials will result in evaluation delays and requests for additional information. Credits will be awarded only if the required information is provided. It is your responsibility to provide the information necessary for exchange credit evaluation at SFU.
Please note that the Department of World Languages and Literatures is only be able to articulate courses in languages for which we have knowledgeable faculty members.
Even more options to study languages at SFU
- Learn French through .
- Learn Indigenous languages through the First Nations Languages Program.
Helpful links
- Grading and exchange credit evaluation
- SFU’s Global Asia Program
- Info about SFU’s German courses on , senior lecturer for German