{"id":5419,"date":"2023-04-24T10:52:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T15:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/?post_type=program&#038;p=5419"},"modified":"2025-12-02T08:53:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:53:43","slug":"world-language-bs","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/world-language-bs\/","title":{"rendered":"Education: World Language Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Education: World Language Education                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">The World Language Education program is for undergraduate students who are interested in becoming a PK-12 World Language teacher in one of the following languages: American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/apply\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54&amp;output=embed&#038;div=form_2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short\">A PK-12 World Language License Will Provide You With:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strategies and methods to support the target language growth of ALL of your students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tools necessary to modify\/adapt your lessons and activities to ensure that ALL students can participate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An opportunity to develop\/strengthen cultural competence to help you understand and support ALL of your students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools and resources to become an advocate for World Language education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-5724\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_105892204.jpg\" \n                alt=\"Male educator working at a table with diverse group of children looking over a world map\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_105892204.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/05\/AdobeStock_105892204-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-wcn1-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-wcn1-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-wcn1-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admission<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-wcn1-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty\/Staff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-wcn1-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is a PK-12 World Language Teacher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A World Language teacher is a trained individual (who is fluent in the target language and culture) who can bring the world into a classroom!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Language teachers plan for classroom environments that provide students the opportunity to develop proficiency and love, appreciation and fluency for languages and cultures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A World Language teacher works with students of all ages to develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English in the target language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a World Language teacher, you will join a network of teachers who are committed to global citizenship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why PK-12 World Language Certification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning a World Language can help students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create positive attitudes and develop less prejudice towards cultures and communities who are different from them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become globally minded individuals who can understand and actively engage with the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop fluency in another language and culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve cognitive functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a World Language teacher, you will have an opportunity to influence our communities to become more globally minded, multilingual and multicultural!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This teacher certification allows program completers to work as a classroom teacher and\/or PK-12 World Language teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, this certification will allow program completers to work in a language immersion school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a3\">Multiliteracies, Languages, and Cultures Resource Library (MLC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MLC Resource Library provides interdisciplinary teaching materials for teacher candidates, practicing teachers, graduate students, and faculty of the School of Education who are MLC related. Those seeking instructional materials for student teachings, field placements, or course assignments, are able to access this library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/students\/multiliteracies-languages-cultures-resource-library\/\">Multiliteracies, Languages, and Cultures Resource Library (MLC)<\/a>&nbsp;webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-wcn1-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>In this program, candidates will explore the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Linguistics and Grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biliteracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theories of language acquisition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Politics of language acquisition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching strategies to support reading, writing, speaking and listening in the target language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The inclusion of culture as the basis for language acquisition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching methods to encourage oral proficiency in the target language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, candidates will have the opportunity to work with World Language students in multiple and diverse field placements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/teaching-learning\/education-world-language-bs\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">View Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post-Baccalaureate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree can earn their teaching certification by successfully completing our post-baccalaureate teaching certification program. It\u2019s possible that coursework completed as part of your bachelor\u2019s degree could be applied towards our program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/joseph-tatiana\/\">Dr. Tatiana Joseph<\/a>, Program Chair and Assistant Professor for more information. This is a focus area in the Curriculum and Instruction MS Degree program.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/curriculum-instruction-ms\/\">See C&amp;I Master\u2019s degree program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-wcn1-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10747\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uwm-admission\">UWM Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table \"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Undergraduate Admission<\/strong><\/td><td>To be considered for admission to UWM, you must meet all <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/\">UWM admissions requirements<\/a> and complete the Universities of Wisconsin Application.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-Baccalaureate Certification <\/strong><\/td><td>The School of Education post-baccalaureate certification programs lead to teaching certification and licensure. This pathway is for someone who already has an undergraduate degree and aspires to become a classroom teacher.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Graduate Admission<\/strong><\/td><td>To be considered for admission to the School of Education <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/curriculum-instruction-ms\/\">Curriculum and Instruction, MS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/exceptional-education-ms\/\">Exceptional Education, MS<\/a> program you must meet all <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/admission\/\">UWM Graduate School admission requirements<\/a>. Individuals interested in earning teacher certification with their master\u2019s degree will select a certification area of interest.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--40 uwm-l-grid-column--40 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\/\" rel=\"\">Universities of Wisconsin Application (Undergrad | Post-Bacc | 2nd Degree)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I&#8217;ve already completed a Bachelor&#8217;s degree &amp;\u00a0I want to earn a teaching license:<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\/\">Universities of Wisconsin Application<\/a> is required even if you have applied or attended UWM previously as an undergraduate, graduate, or University Special student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In completing the Universities of Wisconsin application, attend to the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is important that you answer the initial questions in a specific way to ensure that your application is coded correctly.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When asked, \u201cAre you applying for a degree or a few courses?\u201d you must select \u201c<strong>Degree<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When asked, \u201cAre you looking to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree or graduate degree?\u201d you must select \u201c<strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>UW-Milwaukee<\/strong>&nbsp;as the campus to which you are applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you arrive at the \u201cChoose your major\/program\u201d page, select \u201c<strong>Education &amp; Training<\/strong>\u201d followed by your specific area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your desired semester\/start term and continue with the remainder of the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I<strong>mportant Note<\/strong>: For the essay portion of the application, include the statement &#8220;I am applying to pursue a teaching certification&#8221; along with your current WI teaching license information or if you&#8217;re seeking initial WI teaching licensure, as well as subject areas of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required:<\/strong>&nbsp;Official transcripts from all institutions where undergraduate and graduate credit has been earned, except UWM. Transcripts should be sent directly from your institution(s) to UWM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading target=&quot;_blank&quot;\" id=\"h-school-of-education-advancement-to-professional-sequence-process-advance-to-major\">School of Education: Advancement to Professional Sequence Process (Advance to Major)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants to the  World Language Education program must meet the following requirements to advance to the professional program sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Undergraduate Students<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA in all UWM and transfer courses at the time of admission application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA in any World Language content courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum of 48 credits (UWM and transfer credits) at the time of admission application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional undergraduate requirements for admission\u2014see academic advisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Post-Baccalaureate Students<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on all coursework completed for undergraduate credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA in any World Language content courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For additional information, see your academic advisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10352\">\n<p><div class=\"uwm-p-notice uwm-p-notice--slim\"><br>    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle fa-fw\"><\/i><br>    <div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\"><span style=\"font-size: 0.875rem\">For programs regulated by the Department of Public Instruction, a baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college or university is required.<\/span><\/div><br><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10866\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-complete-the-intent-to-advance-to-professional-sequence-form\">Complete the Intent to Advance to Professional Sequence Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/students\/intent-to-advance-to-professional-sequence-form-undergraduate\/\" rel=\"\">Intent to Advance to Professional Sequence Form <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Advancement to the professional program sequence is based on a review of all application materials by the program admission committee and is contingent upon availability of space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/joseph-tatiana\/\">Dr. Tatiana Joseph<\/a>, Program Chair and Assistant Professor for more information. This is a focus area in the Curriculum and Instruction MS Degree program.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/curriculum-instruction-ms\/\">See C&amp;I Master\u2019s degree program<\/a>.&nbsp;Applications must be submitted a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the semester in which you wish to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-wcn1-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/joseph-tatiana\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Tatiana_Joseph_Bio-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait photo of Dr. Tatiana Joseph\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Tatiana_Joseph_Bio-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Tatiana_Joseph_Bio.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/joseph-tatiana\/\">Tatiana  Joseph, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Teaching and Learning<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Program Director<\/strong>, <em>English as a Second Language Education<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Program Director<\/strong>, <em>World Language Education<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:josepht@uwm.edu\">josepht@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142296667\">414-229-6667<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 309<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"details-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n            <nav aria-label=\"Section\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border uwm-u-mb-40\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/world-language-bs\/\">Education: World Language Education<\/a>                <\/div>\n                <ul>\n                                            \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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