Independent Language Tutorials: Some East Asian languages not normally offered by the department (e.g. Taiwanese and Cantonese) may be offered as independent language tutorials if approved by the Director of the language program and the Office of Undergraduate Education. Students must submit a petition well in advance of the desired term of study to the Language Program Manager, Jennifer Crist. A rule of thumb would be by the start of midterms the previous semester. In the petition, students must demonstrate a strong academic need to take the language and explain how the language study would fit into their overall academic plan. Career and heritage interest in studying the language is not sufficient for approval.