Foreign Language
| Faculty | (Fort Steilacoom): Dr. Therse Mirande |
|---|---|
| (Puyallup): Victoria Mayorga, Janina Starr | |
| Degree: | Associate in Arts & Sciences |
Foreign language study includes learning to speak, read and write a language and an exposure to the culture or cultures that use that language. It also includes the development of an understanding of how a language is structured and of problem-solving abilities using that structure.
Pierce College's Foreign Language Department offers both European and Asian languages, as well as American Sign Language. Most courses offered are 3-quarter sequences at the introductory level. These courses meet the entrance and graduation requirements for foreign languages of most four-year programs. Students should verify requirements with their intended transfer institution. Intermediate level courses are available depending on demand, primarily in Spanish.
Advanced placement is available to students with prior experience in the language. Interested students should contact the department.
Students who plan to transfer as foreign language majors or minors or in area studies should complete AAS degree requirements to be admitted with junior standing and should contact the appropriate department of the transfer institution regarding specific requirements and transferable credits.
Foreign Language – Western European Language Or Area Study Majors
Students wishing to major in Western European languages or area studies may find the following courses particularly useful.
- ANTHR 110 Survey of Anthropology
- ART 145 History of Art – Contemporary
- ENGL 112 English Grammar
- ENGL 240 Intro to Linguistics
- HIST 102, 103 History of Civilizations II, III
- HUMAN 101-103 Western Thought and Culture I, II, III
- INTS 107 Intro to International Studies
- INTS 140 Contemporary Issues in International Studies
Foreign Language – Asian Language or Area Study Majors
- ANTHR 110 Survey of Anthropology
- ART 145 History of Art – Contemporary
- ENGL 112 English Grammar
- ENGL 240 Intro to Linguistics
- HIST 102, 103 History of Civilizations II, III
- HIST 270 Intro to the Far East
- HIST 280 Intro to Chinese Civilization
- INTS 107 Intro to International Studies
- INTS 140 Contemporary Issues in International Studies