World Languages
What is the World Languages program?This program prepares you to engage and succeed in a global society with oral and written language skills in six languages, and an understanding of the cultures they represent. What will I learn?This program teaches you to communicate in oral and written form in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, French, German or Italian. You’ll get instruction and practice in speaking, reading, writing and listening in your target language at a college level, following guidelines from the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). You’ll learn grammar and vocabulary to communicate up to an intermediate level. Authentic materials and contexts highlight key aspects of the target-language countries, helping you develop a better understanding of other cultures. |
What can I do with language study?This program will help you fulfill foreign-language requirements for transferring to a four-year university as a junior, where you can continue your education in your target language. You’ll also be prepared for professional and personal success in our increasingly interconnected world. A second language provides you with marketable skills that will increase your job opportunities, especially in fields including medicine, health care, education, translation, interpreting, foreign service, diplomacy, government, criminal justice/law, business, tourism, IT and many other areas. What is special about the program?Speaking two languages enhances cognitive skills, improves mental health and even increases salary. Our faculty possess extensive experience teaching languages, with specialized degrees from prestigious universities. World Language classes may be available online or face-to-face. |
What Spanish courses can I take at SAC?
SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I (4 credit hours) and SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II (4 credit hours). We offer some sections of SPAN 1411 in person; most sections are online.
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I (3 credit hours) and SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II (3 credit hours). We offer these classes online.
All of the above courses transfer to most 4-year universities to fulfill language requirements.
Spanish Placement Exam: FREE!
We offer a free written exam for possible placement into higher levels of Spanish. You won’t receive a credit or letter grade, but we will use the score to make decisions about what class you should take. Call (210) 486-0965 to arrange to take the exam on campus.
SPAN 1300 - Beginning Conversational Spanish I (3 credit hours). We offer Conversational Spanish in person and online. This course transfers to most 4-year universities as an elective.
What Medical Spanish courses can I take at SAC?
SPAN 1411 - Elementary Medical Spanish I (4 credit hours) and SPAN 1412 - Elementary Medical Spanish II (4 credit hours). Medical Spanish 1411 and 1412 are online.
SPAN 2311- Intermediate Medical Spanish I (3 credit hours). We offer this class online.
All of the above courses transfer to most 4-year universities to fulfill language requirements.
Spanish Placement Exam: FREE!
We offer a free written exam for possible placement into higher levels of Spanish. You won’t receive a credit or letter grade, but we will use the score to make decisions about what class you should take. Call (210) 486-0965 to arrange to take the exam on campus.
What Japanese courses can I take at SAC?
JAPN 1411 - Elementary Japanese I (4 credit hours) and JAPN 1412 - Elementary Japanese II (4 credit hours). We offer some sections of JAPN 1411 and 1412 in-person; other sections are online.
JAPN 2311 - Intermediate Japanese I (3 credit hours) and JAPN 2312 - Intermediate Japanese II (3 credit hours).
All of the above courses transfer to most 4-year universities to fulfill language requirements.
Japanese Placement Exam: FREE!
We offer a free written exam for possible placement into higher levels of Japanese. You won’t receive a credit or letter grade, but we will use the score to make decisions about what class you should take. Email Prof. Kawabe at ykawabe@alamo.edu to arrange to take the exam on campus.
What Chinese courses can I take at SAC?
CHIN 1411- Elementary Chinese I (4 credit hours). 1411 is online.
The above course transfers to most 4-year universities to fulfill language requirements.
What French courses can I take at SAC?
FREN 1411 - Elementary French I (4 credit hours) and 1412 - Elementary French II (4 credit hours). 1411 and 1412 are online.
Both of the above courses transfer to most 4-year universities to fulfill language requirements.
What Italian courses can I take at SAC?
ITAL 1411 - Elementary Italian I (4 credit hours) and ITAL 1412 - Elementary Italian II (4 credit hours). 1411 and 1412 are online.
Both of the above courses transfer to most 4-year universities to fulfill language requirements.
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