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Associate in Arts/Science Degrees and Certificate Programs 69
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
AA DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
ARMENIAN LANGUAGE
The degree or certificate in Armenian Language provides a rigor-
ous academic preparation in the Armenian Language. Students
are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in
Armenian or Near Eastern Languages, as well as Music, Linguis-
tics, Art History and related fields. This degree or certificate also may require knowledge of a foreign language such as Italian.
meets the needs of those in the community who wish to gain
aptitudes in foreign languages or may enter the job market in
fields that may require knowledge of a foreign language such as
Armenian. Students develop competency in the ability to com-
prehend, speak, read, and write in Armenian, while at the same
time learn to think critically by analyzing works of literature
and other manifestations of culture. Students must complete all
required courses for a minimum of 18 units. Program Learn-
ing Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will
demonstrate increased reading and listening comprehension of
the target languages. Utilize oral and written communicative
skills to produce the target languages. Demonstrate increased
knowledge of the target language’s cultures.
REQUIRED COURSES: ARMEN 101 or 115, 102 or 116, 117.
Select one course from the following: ARMEN 125, 126, 127;
ETH S 164; HIST 121.
FRENCH LANGUAGE
The degree or certificate in French Language provides rigor-
ous academic preparation in the French language. Students
are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in
French or Romance Languages, as well as Music, Linguistics,
Art History and related fields. This degree or certificate also
meets the needs of those in the community who wish to gain
aptitudes in foreign languages or may enter the job market in
fields that may require knowledge of a foreign language such
as French. Students develop competency in the ability to com-
prehend, speak, read, and write in French, while at the same
time learn to think critically by analyzing works of literature
and other manifestations of culture. Students must complete all
required courses for a minimum of 18-20 units. Program Learn-
ing Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will
demonstrate increased reading and listening comprehension of
the target languages. Utilize oral and written communicative
skills to produce the target languages. Demonstrate increased
knowledge of the target language’s cultures.
REQUIRED COURSES: FREN 101, 102, 103, 104.
If 20 units have not been reached in the required core, select
one from the following (3 units): ART 107; ENGL 110; LING 101;
HIST 101; MUSIC 125.
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ITALIAN LANGUAGE
The degree or certificate in Italian Language provides rigorous
academic preparation in Italian Language. Students are pre-
pared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in Italian
or Romance Languages, as well as Music, Linguistics, Art His-
tory and related fields. This degree or certificate also meets the
needs of those in the community who wish to gain aptitudes
in foreign languages or may enter the job market in fields that
Students develop competency in the ability to comprehend,
speak, read, and write in Italian, while at the same time learn-
ing to think critically by analyzing works of literature and other
manifestations of culture. Students must complete all required
courses for a minimum of 18-20 units. Program Learning
Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will
demonstrate increased reading and listening comprehension of
the target languages. Utilize oral and written communicative
skills to produce the target languages. Demonstrate increased
knowledge of the target language’s cultures.
REQUIRED COURSES: ITAL 101, 102, 103, 104.
If 20 units have not been reached in the required core, select one
from the following (3 units): ITAL 130; ART 102, 104, 105, 106;
LING 101; HIST 101; MUSIC 120.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
The degree or certificate in Japanese Language provides a rigor-
ous academic preparation in the Japanese Language. Students
are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in
Japanese or Asian Languages, as well as Music, Linguistics, Art
History and related fields. This degree also meets the needs of
those in the community who wish to gain aptitudes in foreign
languages or may enter the job market in fields that may require
knowledge of a foreign language such as Japanese. Students
develop competency in the ability to comprehend, speak, read,
and write in Japanese, while at the same time learn to think criti-
cally by analyzing works of literature and other manifestations
of culture. Students must complete all required courses for a
minimum of 18-20 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon
completion of this program, students will demonstrate increased
reading and listening comprehension of the target languages.
Utilize oral and written communicative skills to produce the
target languages. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the
target language’s cultures.
REQUIRED COURSES: JAPAN 101, 102, 103, 104.
If 20 units have not been reached in the required core, select one
from the following (3 units): ETH S 124; HIST 119, 120; LING 101.