{
  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Foreign Languages",
  "id": "foreign-languages--foreign-languages-associate-arts-degree",
  "name": "Foreign Languages",
  "award": "Associate in Arts Degree",
  "department": "foreign-languages",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/language-communication/foreign-languages/foreign-languages-associate-arts-degree/",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts in Foreign Languages Degree is an excellent way to develop communicative skills in multiple languages other than English as well as global and critical thinking. It can provide a basis for understanding cultures, and therefore, prepare graduates for many careers in a multicultural world. The ability to communicate and interact with others is more and more vital with growing global interdependence and technological connectivity. Students in the Associate in Arts in Foreign Language Degree can develop careers in areas such as: education, diplomatic services, anthropology, business, economics, fashion, political science, literature, sociology, and linguistics. While teaching has traditionally been the principal area of employment, other careers, such as interpreting, translating, research, public relations, international commerce, tourism, and publishing are possible.\n\nThe department offers courses from the beginning to intermediate levels. All courses are designed to develop the student’s listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as to provide a general overview of non-English speaking civilizations and cultures.\n\n#### Program Outcomes\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Recognize and produce the target language(s) in the four primary areas of communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.\n2.  Demonstrate a better understanding and appreciation of the cultures related to the target language(s) by comparing and contrasting them with the student’s own culture(s).\n3.  Use current technologies to further develop language and cultural competencies."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nReview Graduation Requirements and General Education."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete four (4) semesters of one language:",
          "units": "18-20"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "French"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FREN A180/A180H",
          "title": "Elementary French 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FREN A185/A185H",
          "title": "Elementary French 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FREN A280/A280H",
          "title": "Intermediate French 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FREN A285/A285H",
          "title": "Intermediate French 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "German"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GRMN A180",
          "title": "Elementary German 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GRMN A185",
          "title": "Elementary German 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GRMN A280",
          "title": "Intermediate German 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GRMN A285",
          "title": "Intermediate German 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Italian"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ITAL A180",
          "title": "Elementary Italian 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ITAL A185",
          "title": "Elementary Italian 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ITAL A280",
          "title": "Intermediate Italian 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ITAL A285",
          "title": "Intermediate Italian 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Japanese"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "JAPN A180",
          "title": "Elementary Japanese 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "JAPN A185",
          "title": "Elementary Japanese 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "JAPN A280",
          "title": "Intermediate Japanese 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "JAPN A285",
          "title": "Intermediate Japanese 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Restricted Elective - Select at least one of the following or from a language not used above:",
          "units": "3-5"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIN A180",
          "title": "Elementary Chinese 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIN A185",
          "title": "Elementary Chinese 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PORT A180",
          "title": "Elementary Portuguese 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PORT A185",
          "title": "Elementary Portuguese 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPAN A180/A180H",
          "title": "Elementary Spanish 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPAN A185/A185H",
          "title": "Elementary Spanish 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPAN A280/A280H",
          "title": "Intermediate Spanish 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPAN A285",
          "title": "Intermediate Spanish 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VIET A180",
          "title": "Elementary Vietnamese 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VIET A185",
          "title": "Elementary Vietnamese 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Program Major Units",
          "units": "21-25"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "OCC AA General Education and Multicultural Requirements",
          "units": "Up to 27"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Degree-applicable electives to satisfy unit requirement",
          "units": "Varies"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AA GE",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.\n2. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.\n3. Multicultural Requirement may be met with a General Education or Major course.\n\n**Foreign Languages AA Degree Suggested Electives**\n\nANTH A190 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology  \nBUS A118 Introduction to International Business or BUS A118H Introduction to International Business Honors  \nCMST A185 Public Relations  \nFASH A177 Fashion Merchandising Concepts  \nHTT A125 Destination the Americas  \nHTT A127 Destination Eastern Europe  \nPSCI A110 International Relations"
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Sequence\n\n#### Program Sequence\n\nThese sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.**\n\n**Year 1**\n\n| Semester 1 | Units |\n| --- | --- |\n| Chosen Foreign Language A180 - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements for courses) | 5 |\n| OCC AA GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| OCC AA GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| OCC AA GE AREA 7E THEORY- CHOOSE ONE 1 | 1-4 |\n|  | Units | 12-15 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| Chosen Foreign Language A185 - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements for courses) | 5 |\n| OCC AA GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |\n| OCC AA GE AREA 2- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |\n| OCC AA GE AREA 5 – CHOOSE ONE 3 | 4 |\n|  | Units | 15-17 |\n\n| Summer |\n| --- |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 6 |\n|  | Units | 6 |\n\n**Year 2**\n\n| Semester 1 |\n| --- |\n| Chosen Foreign Language A280 - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements for courses) | 4-5 |\n| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 |\n| AA Global/Multicultural Requirement – CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 3 |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 2 |\n|  | Units | 12-15 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| Chosen Foreign Language A285 - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements for courses) | 4-5 |\n| OCC AA GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| OCC AA GE AREA 7E ACTIVITY - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 1-4 |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 7 |\n|  | Units | 15-19 |\n|  | Total Units | 60-72 |\n\n1. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS\n2. OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage; if requirement is fulfilled, take degree applicable elective units\n3. OCC AA GE AREA 7E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from 7E- Theory/Non-activty and one course from 7E- Activity"
    }
  ]
}