Several organizations support the study of and excellence in world languages.  Sigma Delta Mu is the national honor society for Hispanic studies for two-year colleges.  It recognizes students who attain excellence in the study of Spanish and in the knowledge of the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking people.  Alpha Mu Gamma is a society whose goals are (1) to recognize achievement in the field of world-language study; (2) to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment; (3) to encourage a continuing interest in the study of world languages, literature, and civilizations; and (4) to foster sympathetic understanding of other people and international friendship.  World Languages Intercultural Club [FLIC] is devoted to instilling an awareness of different cultures by providing an active and social outlet for students interested in international culture and languages.

COURSES

French 101—This course is offered for those who have had no French or who have had one year of high school French.  Emphasis is on the acquisition of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) through practical and realistic everyday situations meaningful to beginning students.  Students are also introduced to cultures and traditions of French-speaking countries.

French 102—This course is a continuation of French 101.  Students are introduced to all of the basic structures of the French language.  Emphasis is on increasing students’ ability to communicate in basic survival situations and on understanding cultures and traditions of French-speaking countries.

French 103—This course is a thorough review of French grammar and structure, with continued development of audio-lingual skills.  Students become increasingly proficient at expressing their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on a variety of matters.  The students’ knowledge of French literature, cultures, and traditions is enhanced through reading representative French literature selections.

French 104—This course is a continuation of French 103.  Students develop a degree of proficiency in the language in a coordinated linguistic, thematic, and cultural approach.  Reading selections develop an appreciation of French peoples, cultures, and traditions.

French 105—Intensive practice in oral and written French develops mastery of all grammatical structures.  Reading selections from French newspapers, periodicals, and taped materials, as well as written assignments emphasize historical and contemporary aspects of French cultures.

French 106—This course is a continuation of French 105.

Language 107—This is a language practicum course designed to provide students who have successfully completed their first year of world language the opportunity to work as a tutor and class assistant with first-year world language students.  Students may earn up to three hours of credit over three semesters.

Spanish 101—This course is offered for those who have had no Spanish or have had one year of high school Spanish.  The emphasis is on the development of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in practical and realistic everyday situations meaningful to beginning students.  Students are also introduced to Hispanic cultures and traditions.

Spanish 102—This course is a continuation of Spanish 101.  Students are introduced to all the basic structures of the Spanish language.  Emphasis is on increasing students’ ability to communicate in basic survival situations and on understanding Hispanic cultures and traditions.

Spanish 103—This course is a thorough review of Spanish grammar and structure, with continued development of audio-lingual skills.  Students become increasingly proficient at expressing their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on a variety of matters.  The students’ knowledge of Hispanic literature, cultures, and traditions is enhanced through reading representative Hispanic literature selections.

Spanish 104—This course is a continuation of Spanish 103.  Students develop a degree of proficiency in the language in a coordinated linguistic, thematic, and cultural approach.  Reading selections develop an appreciation of Hispanic peoples, cultures, and traditions.

Spanish 105—Intensive practice in oral and written Spanish develops mastery of all grammatical structures.  Reading selections from Hispanic newspapers, periodicals, and taped materials, as well as written assignments emphasize historical and contemporary aspects of Hispanic cultures.

Spanish 106—This course is a continuation of Spanish 105.

Spanish 120—Basic Occupational Spanish will give participants the opportunity to develop basic, oral communication skills for interaction in Spanish in a business setting. Skills covered will include: pronunciation rules; alphabet and numbers; and basic verbs, nouns, adjectives, and interrogatives.

Spanish 121—Spanish for Landscaping Personnel will train participants to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking personnel in landscaping situations. Skills will include informal conversations, identifying equipment, "how-to" directions, basic commands, stating job needs, telephone conversations, resolving disagreements, and discussing other workplace issues. Job site observations and note-taking will be important components of this course.

Spanish 122—Spanish for Hospitality Personnel will train participants to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking personnel in hospitality situations. Skills will include informal conversation, identifying equipment, "how-to" directions, basic commands, stating job needs, telephone conversations, resolving disagreements, and discussing other workplace issues. Job site observations and note taking will be important components of the course.

Spanish 123—Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel will train participants to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking personnel and the community. The four main objectives of the course are to produce Spanish sounds correctly, pronounce necessary Spanish words intelligibly, communicate specific protocols, and issue the Miranda warning and waiver.

SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM (SILP)

Arabic 110-111
Chinese 110-111
German 110-111
Igbo 110-111
Japanese 110-111
Polish 110-111
Portuguese 110-111
Russian 110-111