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World Languages

Study Chinese, Japanese or Spanish at TCC.

Meeting Your World Language Needs

TCC offers courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish. Classes are available for students who:

Plan to major in a foreign language or World Languages
Need to take foreign language classes to complete a transfer requirement to UW , UWT, or another college
Want to use foreign language classes for the multicultural or humanities distribution requirement for Associate degree completion
Want to take a class for personal enrichment

Students can earn an Associate of Arts (DTA) with Specialization in Spanish degree. There are many other rich opportunities in the World Language area of study. Read on.

World Language Options

TCC offers an Associate of Arts (DTA) Transfer Pathway, an Associate of Arts (DTA) with Spanish Language Specialization, and language classes for personal enrichment.

Pursue your interest in Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish languages and cultures at TCC to meet your foreign language transfer requirements, as well as the multicultural and humanities distribution requirements for your Associate degree.

CORE REQUIREMENTS
The Associate in Arts (DTA) degree with Specialization in Spanish provides the required preparation for successful transfer into a bachelor degree program in Spanish at the Junior level. The Associate in Arts degree is a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) degree.

This specialization enables students to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, and to analyze, examine and explore oral and written communication using a variety of topics through authentic materials, in all major time frames.

The Specialization in Spanish prepares students for successful transfer at the junior level in Spanish or related field at Washington State 4-year universities. This specialization is appropriate for students who are interested in developing multilingual communication skills and in applying these in any career field or professional setting.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM MAP
Student Clubs:

Find out how to join or start a club to connect with students who share your interest in world languages.

Find upcoming World Languages events at TCC and in the South Sound Community.

Continuing Education:

TCC's Continuing Education department offers affordable no-credit language classes. Learn an incredibly useful second language without the tests or grades!
There are two major career paths for foreign language majors: the world language specialist, and other professions which are greatly enhanced by knowledge of a foreign language.

The world language specialist

For the world language specialist, thorough training in a foreign language is indispensable. He or she translates, interprets, or teaches in one or more foreign languages. Knowledge of the literature, culture, and history of the country or minority community in which the language is used gives the specialist awareness that goes considerably beyond basic communication. A few of the industries that require language specialists are:
- Educational institutions
- Diplomatic and government service
- Travel industry
- International business
Foreign languages + other professions

In many other professions, knowledge of one or more foreign languages greatly enhances employability. Many employers actively seek potential employees with second language skills. Examples include:
- Social services
- Health and medical services
- Business and trade
- The travel industry
- The legal profession
- Law enforcement
Research careers for this area of study.