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In today’s globally connected world, employers seek professionals who have the international perspective, knowledge and skills to work effectively across borders, cultures and languages. Between the years of 2010 and 2015, the number of American employers reporting that they depend upon a bilingual workforce more than doubled – learning to communicate in another language will help prepare you to meet this fast-growing demand. Whether you want to work in the U.S. or abroad, learning a language makes you more competitive in the job market, regardless of your career path.

Through the study of language and culture, you will develop your critical thinking and decision-making skills, intercultural understanding, and global awareness. Language students as SCC will find exciting opportunities to connect with native speakers, join language clubs, participate in cultural events on campus and in the community, and to study abroad in Spain.

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Courses

American Sign Language

ASL& 121 — Am Sign Language I — 5.0 Credits

First course in a series of three American Sign Language (ASL) courses that are prerequisites for the interpreter training program or can be taken for modern language credit. ASL I introduces at least 360 vocabulary words, receptive and expressive skills, deaf culture, and grammatical structure of ASL.
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ASL& 122 — Am Sign Language II — 5.0 Credits

The second course in a three-course series of American Sign Language (ASL). Each of the classes (ASL&121, ASL&122 and ASL&123) are prerequisites to enter the Interpreter Training Program or can be taken for modern language credit. This course adds vocabulary development of at least 400 signs and their respective English glosses, requiring demonstrated use of receptive and expressive skills, as well as enhanced use and understanding of the grammatical structure of ASL. Additional aspects of deaf culture and community will be discussed. Prerequisite: ASL& 121 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or permission of instructor. Students must pass this course with a 2.0 or higher to obtain the ITP AAS-T or ITP Certificate.
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ASL& 123 — Am Sign Language III — 5.0 Credits

The third course in a three-course series of American Sign Language (ASL). Each of the classes (ASL&121, ASL&122 and ASL&123) are prerequisites to enter the Interpreter Training Program or can be taken for modern language credit. This course increases vocabulary by introducing at least 400 new vocabulary words and their respective English glosses, advanced demonstration of receptive and expressive skills, enhanced use of appropriate grammatical features of ASL and additional cultural aspects of the deaf culture and community will be discussed. Prerequisite: ASL& 122 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or permission of instructor. Students must pass this course with a 2.0 or higher to obtain the ITP AAS-T or ITP Certificate.
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French

FRCH& 121 — French I — 5.0 Credits

FRCH& 121, 122 and 123 are parts of a beginning series designed to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening to a basic level of proficiency. It enables the student to communicate basic ideas in French and understand the cultural context of the language through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 121 is taught through an experiential methodology that entails the exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on oral and written communicative skills, interpersonal exchange of ideas, interactive presentation of grammar, a multimedia approach and daily practice outside of class. Language laboratory work is an integral part of this language series.
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FRCH& 122 — French II — 5.0 Credits

FRCH& 121, 122 and 123 are parts of a beginning series designed to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening to a basic level of proficiency. It enables the student to communicate basic ideas in French and understand the cultural context of the language through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 122 is taught through an experiential methodology that entails the exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on oral and written communicative skills, interpersonal exchange of ideas, interactive presentation of grammar, a multimedia approach and daily practice outside of class. Language laboratory work is an integral part of this language series. Prerequisite: FRCH& 121 or one year of high school French or permission of instructor.
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FRCH& 123 — French III — 5.0 Credits

FRCH& 121, 122 and 123 are parts of a beginning series designed to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening to a basic level of proficiency. It enables the student to communicate basic ideas in French and understand the cultural context of the language through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 123 is taught through an experiential methodology that entails the exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on oral and written communicative skills, interpersonal exchange of ideas, interactive presentation of grammar, a multimedia approach and daily practice outside of class. Language laboratory work is an integral part of this language series. Prerequisite: FRCH& 122 or one and one-half years of high school French or permission of instructor.
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Spanish

SPAN& 121 — Spanish I — 5.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language, and to Hispanic traditions and cultures using the most modern methods of language learning with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary needed to communicate at the beginner level. SPAN& 121 is recommended for language learners who have never taken Spanish before. It is also recommended for learners who have taken less than 1 year of Spanish or if more than a year has passed since the coursework was completed.
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SPAN& 122 — Spanish II — 5.0 Credits

This course is a continued introduction to the Spanish language, and to Hispanic traditions and cultures using the most modern methods of language learning with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary needed to communicate at the beginner intermediate level. SPAN& 122 is recommended for those who have successfully completed 1 year of High School Spanish, or 1 quarter of college Spanish. Prerequisite: A grade of 1.5 or higher in SPAN& 121 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN& 123 — Spanish III — 5.0 Credits

This course is a continued introduction to the Spanish language, and to Hispanic traditions and cultures using the most modern methods of language learning with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary needed to communicate at the beginner advanced level. SPAN& 123 is recommended for those who have successfully completed 2 years of High School Spanish, or 2 quarters of college Spanish. Prerequisite: A grade of 1.5 or higher in SPAN& 122 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN& 221 — Spanish IV — 5.0 Credits

This course features an intensive review of the Spanish language, plus emphasis on Hispanic cultures and the idiomatic usage of the language, both oral and written. SPAN& 221 is recommended for those who have successfully completed 3 years of High School Spanish, or 1 year of college Spanish, or speak Spanish regularly in the home. Prerequisite: A grade of 1.5 or higher in SPAN& 123 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN& 222 — Spanish V — 5.0 Credits

This course places emphasis on the composition and discussion of contemporary and cultural issues, with increasingly difficult idioms and structural concepts. SPAN& 222 is recommended for those who have successfully completed 3+ years of High School Spanish, or 4 quarters of college Spanish. Prerequisite: A grade of 1.5 or higher in SPAN& 221 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN& 223 — Spanish VI — 5.0 Credits

This course places continued emphasis on the composition and discussion of contemporary issues as well as Hispanic and Latin American culture, with increasingly difficult vocabulary and structural concepts. SPAN& 223 is recommended for those who have successfully completed 3+ years of High School Spanish, or 5 quarters of college Spanish. Prerequisite: A grade of 1.5 or higher in SPAN& 222 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 241 — Spanish Conversation and Culture — 2.0 Credits

A course in which students will have the opportunity to increase their vocabulary, to improve their speaking ability, and to gain more confidence in using previously studied grammatical concepts. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 121 or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 121 or 122 or 123 or permission of instructor.
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