The Associate of Arts in World Language Degree develops student’s critical thinking, analytical, and communicative skills while providing a basis for understanding cultures and languages, thus preparing graduates for many careers in a multicultural world where communication is vital in our growing global interdependence and technological connectivity. Students enrolled in the program prepare for transfer education and/or careers in areas including but not limited to: education, health care, public safety, law, business, international business, diplomatic services, international relations, anthropology, economics, political science, sociology, literature, linguistics, interpreting, translation, teaching, research, public relations, international commerce, tourism, hospitality, journalism, publishing, media, advertising, broadcasting, film, and consulting. The World Language Associate of Arts is comprised of multiple world languages, from beginning to advanced, meant to build students' language acquisition in a language other than English. Students can select the language combination they wish to study. All courses are designed to develop the students' listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and/or signing skills as well as to provide a general overview of various civilizations and cultures related to world languages.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Interpret spoken or signed messages in the target language at the beginning to advanced levels. 
2. Use language grammar and vocabulary to communicate orally at beginning to advanced levels. 
3. Derive meaning of written or glossed source language at the beginning to advanced levels.
4. Compose written or glossed language in the target language at the beginning to advanced levels.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses		18-20
SIGN G010	Fingerspelling	1
SIGN G180	American Sign Language 1	4
SIGN G185	American Sign Language 2	4
SIGN G285	American Sign Language 4	4
SIGN G285	American Sign Language 4	4
SIGN G200	Deaf Culture	3
SPAN G160	Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1	5
SPAN G161	Spanish for Healthcare Professions	3
SPAN G165	Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2	5
SPAN G180	Elementary Spanish 1	5
SPAN G185	Elementary Spanish 2	5
SPAN G280	Intermediate Spanish 1	4
SPAN G285	Intermediate Spanish 2	4
SPAN G200	Mexican Culture and Civilization	3
VIET G180	Elementary Vietnamese 1	5
VIET G185	Elementary Vietnamese 2	5
VIET G280	Intermediate Vietnamese 1	4
VIET G285	Intermediate Vietnamese 2	4
HIST G120	Asian Civilizations	3
Major Total		18-20
GE Pattern (Local or Cal-GETC)		24-34
Electives (as needed to reach 60 units)
Total Units		60

Recommended Program Sequence

These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students.  The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.