World Languages (AA)
Associate of Arts
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Arts, Comm., and Humanities
The study of world cultures is an integral part of a well-rounded education. Learning another language provides a sense of shared humanity and offers insight into the human mind, this promoting multi-cultural understanding. It improves intellectual skills, helps the learner understand the customs, culture, and literature of others, and provides a wealth of material in other languages.
The knowledge of world languages is much needed and in demand in business and commerce, civil service, law, media, applied sciences, service occupations, tourism, social sciences, health professions, and engineering among others. Students wanting to major in a world language are urged to complete an Associate of Arts Degree.
Complete of the outlines courses results in an associate's degree and meets the general core requirements at all Idaho public universities. The suggested coursework normally fulfills the first half of baccalaureate degree requirements in World Language. Course selection should be tailored to match requirements defined by intended transfer institutions.
It is strongly suggested that students majoring in this program take courses in at least two world languages since many universities require such before issuing a Bachelor of Arts in World Languages.
Contact Information:
English & Humanities Division
Lee-Kildow Hall, Room 204C
Phone: (208) 769-3394
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6-8 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 7-8 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| Select one Modern Language discipline: | 16 | |
| WOCU-201 | Contemporary World Cultures   | 3 |
| or WOCU-207 | Study Abroad | |
| COMM-220 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher | 2-9 | |
| Total Credits | 60-67 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Perform at the intermediate level of language proficiency based on the ACTFL Guidelines in all areas of communication: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.
- Identify diverse cultures where the target language is spoken.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3-4 |
| COMM-101 or WOCU-201 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication or Contemporary World Cultures |
3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Select one Elementary I Modern Language: | 4 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 or ENGL-102P |
Writing and Rhetoric II or Writing and Rhetoric II |
3-4 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Select one Elementary II Modern Language: | 4 | |
| Credits | 14-19 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| WOCU-201 or COMM-101 |
Contemporary World Cultures or Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Select one Intermediate I Modern Language: | 4 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| COMM-220 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| WOCU-207 | Study Abroad 1 | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Select one Intermediate II Modern Language: | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-67 | |
- 1
Substitute with Elective course if needed.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3-4 |
| WOCU-201 or COMM-101 |
Contemporary World Cultures or Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
3 |
| Select one Elementary I Modern Language: | 4 | |
| Credits | 10-11 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Select one Elementary II Modern Language: | 4 | |
| Credits | 11-15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL-102 or ENGL-102P |
Writing and Rhetoric II or Writing and Rhetoric II |
3-4 |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Select one Intermediate I Modern Language: | 4 | |
| Credits | 10-11 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| COMM-101 or WOCU-201 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication or Contemporary World Cultures |
3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Select one Intermediate II Modern Language: | 4 | |
| Credits | 10-11 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| COMM-220 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| WOCU-207 | Study Abroad 1 | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 60-67 | |
- 1
Substitute with Elective course if needed.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone