General Studies: Foreign Language Concentration (EB30fl)

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Associate in Science Degree

Campus contact for this program:
Professor Jamilet Ortiz, JOrtiz@hcc.commnet.edu

The objective of the General Studies foreign language concentration is to provide students with an interest in foreign languages a recognizable avenue to explore those interests, to prepare students for possible transfer into a major or minor in foreign languages in a four year institution, and to prepare students for the modern, multicultural workplace.

Outcomes:

Demonstrate proficiency in multiple languages.
Demonstrate the ability to engage in multiple communicative environments.
Develop necessary communication skills to become an active participant in our global society.
Student transfer to a baccalaureate degree program or enter job market with ability to communicate in multiple languages.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:

Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.

Freshman Year

ENG* E101 - Composition (3 credits)
Elective (MATH) - Mathematics (3-4 credits) ²
FS E100 - Freshman Seminar (3 credits) ³
Elective (HUM) - Humanities (3 credits) ⁴
Elective (SOCX) - Social Phenomena I (3 credits) ⁴
Elective (SSCI) - Social Science (3 credits) ⁴
ENG* E102 - Literature & Composition (3 credits)
or Elective (WRIX) - Written Communication in English II (3 credits)
Elective (SCKX) - Scientific Knowledge & Understanding (3-4 credits) ⁴
Primary Foreign Language Elective - French or Spanish (3-6 credits)
Elective - FRE* or SPA* from SOPX courses (3 credits) ¹

Sophomore Year

Elective (BHEL) - Behavioral Science (3 credits)
Elective (SSCI) - Social Science (3 credits) ⁴
Elective (AESX) - Aesthetic Dimensions (3 credits) ⁴
Elective (SCRX) - Scientific Reasoning (3-4 credits) ⁴
Elective (HUM) - Humanities (3 credits)
Primary Foreign Language Elective - French or Spanish (3 credits)
Secondary Foreign Language Elective (3-6 credits) ¹
Open Electives (0-3 credits) ⁵

Total Credits: 60

¹ Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required; see the course descriptions in the college catalog.

² Mathematics Elective: Must be 100 level or higher. MAT* E095, MAT* E095i not acceptable.

³ FS E100 course is required. Students with 12 or more college credits may be exempt. Consult with your advisor for more information. Freshman Seminar should be completed during the first semester.

⁴Electives: See the course descriptions in the college catalog to see which category a course aligns with. It is suggested that students discuss selection of electives with their assigned advisor.

⁵ Open Electives: Any college level course (course 100 level or higher can fulfill this requirement, however, 15 credits must be taken in 200-level courses.

NOTE: A primary language is any foreign language in which a student completes 9 credits. The secondary language is any foreign language in which a student completes 6 credits. Both are required for this degree.

NOTE: For degree completion the student must complete the Computer Literacy Requirement

NOTE: A minimum of 15 credits must be taken in 200-level courses

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