Language Arts Department

Language Arts Degree

Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree

Liberal Arts: Language Emphasis A.A. Degree (PDF) - Designed to help students demonstrate progressive oral competence of the language; decipher progressively more difficult texts; become more competent in writing ability; and demonstrate rudimentary to more advanced level of cultural and historical understanding of the societies associated with the target language. Classes prepare students for entry into a variety of careers in which effective critical thinking, effective writing skills, and multilingual skills are important.

If you are interested in language, please also learn about our American Sign Language (ASL), English, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Speech and Communication Studies programs.

Additional Information

Review a sample listing of Courses in this area of study. Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.

Foreign Languages

Our Foreign Language program offers students the opportunity to gain working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Tagalog. The ability to speak a second (or more!) language is an important skill in today's marketplace. And, if you travel, learning about the language of that country makes communication during your journey more enjoyable.

Related Information at Ohlone

• Chinese Program
• Foreign Language Tutoring

Division

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Mathematics Division.