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Sinclair is moving to semesters for fall 2012. These pages reflect curriculum data as of Sinclair's 2011–2012 quarter-based academic year. In preparation for the transition, students are urged to consult an academic advisor before registering for a course or program.

Liberal Arts, Communication & Social Sciences

Modern Languages

Be Prepared to Communicate with the World… Learn a New Language

The modern language degree programs at Sinclair focus on French, German and Spanish. However, the department offers a variety of language courses. No matter what you choose to study, modern language fluency is a tool valuable to you as an individual and job seeker. Our programs helps you to foster the valuable skill of critical thinking.

This program might be for you if:

• You want to learn the world’s most commonly used foreign languages—Spanish, German, and French.
• You would like to gain an edge in the culturally diverse job market.
• You appreciate learning about other countries and cultures.
• You enjoy communication and would like to improve your communication repertoire.

By learning to speak Spanish, German, and French, you can better appreciate the creativity of music, poetry, drama and narrative of a culture. These programs, in addition to being able to articulate your own ideas and communicate them effectively, also help you to better relate to others. Humans use language to structure their beliefs, ideas, opinions, and cultural experiences. To understand another language is to gain insight into another culture, another way of perceiving the world. It is also to understand one's own language better and to gain a critical reflection on one’s own culture, through the lens of another.

Most collegiate programs in liberal arts areas require at least one year of foreign language study. To fulfill this requirement and more, our programs provide valuable credit and experience that will transfer easily to most four-year colleges and universities. Our courses can also be used to fulfill humanities requirements of Sinclair’s associate degree programs. With the variety of classes offered, you have the opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

Certificate Programs

No Certificates Currently Offered

Even though there are no certificate programs currently being offered, there are still options if you would like to learn more about the modern languages. Our department’s courses can fulfill many of the requirements in other academic programs at Sinclair, especially in satisfying the humanities requirement. You can also learn more about a language by taking a few classes or even find out what classes you could take to supplement your current career path. For more information about these options, academic advisors are available to help you find the classes right for you.

Modern languages does offer a French, German or Spanish emphasis for an Associate of Arts degree program. View the degree programs tab to learn more.

Degree Programs

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts &l Sciences Modern Language Emphasis

The Associate of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences with a modern language emphasis allows you to build a solid foundation for future academic venues, while giving you the opportunity to focus some course work on a foreign language. The department offers a variety of courses to acquaint students with another language. However, the university parallel programs allow the student to build a strong language foundation and learn Spanish, German, or French.

This program is intended for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue bachelor’s degrees. The program’s curriculum fulfills the freshman and sophomore general education requirements at most four-year schools.

Interested in learning more about this degree program?

• View the modern language degree curriculum now »
• Visit the Modern Languages Web site »
• Talk with an admissions counselor by calling 1-888-722-2883 or visiting one of our convenient locations.

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Transfer Opportunities

Make the most of your education by starting at Sinclair Community College. Our quality programs and low tuition make it a great place to start even if you intend to further your education beyond an associate degree or certificate. You would be surprised at the money you could save by completing your first two years of study at Sinclair—just take a look at our low tuition and see the savings for yourself. You can also learn more by visiting Sinclair’s Transfer Web site »

Articulation & Transfer Agreements

Sinclair works directly with many four-year schools in Ohio and beyond to ensure the college credit you earn will transfer easily to those schools. By developing articulation agreements, formal agreements between colleges detailing the recognition of college credit between the schools, you will know you are meeting the requirements needed at the four-year school of your choice. Learn more about articulation and transfer »

Related Programs

Sinclair Community College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. With so many to choose from, we are sure that you can find a program that suits your needs. If you are interested in the modern language programs, you might also be interested in learning more about these programs at Sinclair:

• African-American Studies
• American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
• Appalachian Studies
• Communication
• English
• Geography
• History
• Music
• Philosophy
• Social Work
• Sociology