American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
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Languages
Why study the Languages Program at CCC
The Languages Program is comprised of lower-division courses in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. It is designed to prepare students for more advanced language study and for practical application in an employment setting.
Clovis Community College currently offers majors in Foreign Language and Spanish; an ASL major will be available in the near future and ASL courses will be included in the Foreign Language degree which will be rebranded as the “Languages degree”.
Our instructors in the Languages program may be native or non-native to the language they teach and represent a diversity of cultural backgrounds and language learning experiences. What they do share in common is a passion for language learning and the knowledge and training necessary for conducting communication-based classes in the language of study. Instructors guide students to practice and develop skills to be able to comprehend, speak or sign, read and write within the cultural contexts of the language.
Our Philosophy
Learn a new language. Explore other cultures. Deepen your global knowledge.
The study of new languages provides the learner an in-depth view of a culture and language that help the student transcend his or her own cultural boundaries. In an increasingly globalized environment, languages are the primary tool to unlock cultural differences and facilitate communication among nations. Aside from being the hallmark of any well-educated person, the study of new languages also enhances and deepens the student’s understanding of his or her own native language.
Courses and Programs
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHIN 1 | Beginning Chinese | 4 |
| CHIN 2 | High-Beginning Chinese | 4 |
| FRENCH 1 | Beginning French | 5 |
| FRENCH 2 | High-Beginning French | 5 |
| FRENCH 3 | Intermediate French | 5 |
| FRENCH 4 | High-Intermediate French | 5 |
| GERMAN 1 | Beginning German | 4 |
| GERMAN 2 | High-Beginning German | 4 |
| GERMAN 3 | Intermediate German | 4 |
| GERMAN 4 | High-Intermediate German | 4 |
| SPAN 1 | Beginning Spanish | 5 |
| SPAN 2 | High-Beginning Spanish | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | High-Intermediate Spanish | 5 |
| SPAN 3NS | Spanish for Spanish Speakers | 4 |
| SPAN 4NS | Spanish for Spanish Speakers | 4 |
| LING 10 | Introduction to Language | 3 |
| LING 11 | Introduction to Language for teachers | 3 |
| The following courses will be added to the Languages degree program in the near future: | ||
| ASL 1 | Beginning American Sign Language | 4 |
| ASL 2 | High Beginning Sign Language | 4 |
| ASL 3 | Intermediate American Sign Language | 4 |
| ASL 4 | High-Intermediate American Sign Language | 4 |
| Program | Type | Major Code |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language | AA | C.5500.AA |
| Spanish | AA-T | C.5550.AA-T |
Careers Opportunities
- Health
- Social Services
- Education
- Business
- International Relations
- Translation and Interpretation
- Tourism
Career Opportunities for students in the ASL program
These are some of the numerous professions that regularly seek individuals in the field who are in high demand because their ASL proficiency enhance their professional profile:
- Medical Professional
- American Sign Language Interpreter
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Social Worker
- Mental Health Provider
- Educator
- Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
- Teacher of ASL and Deaf studies, and Interpreting
- Academic Advisor
Contact Us
| Name | Discipline | |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Chavero | Counselor | nancy.chavero@cloviscollege.edu |
| Omar Ruiz-Trejo | American Sign Language | omar.ruiz@cloviscollege.edu |
| Dr. Daniel Gutiérrez | Spanish Instructor | daniel.gutierrez@cloviscollege.edu |
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