Foreign Language

Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in
Foreign Language (603)

The concentration in Spanish prepares students to transfer to four-year universities to pursue a bachelor's degree in Foreign Language Education, Interpreting, and/or Translation.

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Transfer Consideration

Students who have already chosen the university to which they plan to transfer should consult that institution's catalog or department advisor and an SVCC academic advisor in planning their program.

1. Bachelor's degree programs in Foreign Language encompass two distinct emphases: an Education emphasis or the Translation emphasis. For example, some institutions offer the Teaching programs for up to High School levels. They also offer the Translation in Business track which includes a few business courses requirement.
2. COM 131, ENG 101 and ENG 103 are recommended electives based on top transfer school requirements. Some schools also require completion of Certifications/Licensure for High School Teaching.

Competitive Admissions

Since admission is competitive, completing the recommended courses does not by itself guarantee admission.

Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

• Academic Advising, 815-835-6354

 

Minimum Total Credit Hours - 64-65 Hours

Suggested Course Sequence

First Semester - 17-18 Hours

Course #	Course Title	Hours
	Foreign Language	4 Hours
	Mathematics	3-4 Hours
COM131	Intro to Oral Communication	3 Hours
The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organizational and expressive strategies 3 promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts and 4 emphasizes critical skills in listening reading thinking and speaking.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C2 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek
ENG101	Composition I	3 Hours
This course 1 develops awareness of the writing process 2 provides inventional organizational and editorial strategies 3 stresses the variety of uses for writing and 4 emphasizes critical skills in reading thinking and writing.Prerequisite Required placement score on approved English placement test high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099.3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek
FYE101	First Year Experience	1 Hour
The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills goal setting academic planning time and money management and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. Prerequisite None1 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lecweek
HIS131	Western Civ to 1648	3 Hours
Origins and development of western civilization beginning with the classical civilization of the ancient world and dealing with the contributions of each major historical group until the emergence of modern Europe in the commercial revolution of the sixteenth century.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI S2 902LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek

 

Second Semester - 16 Hours

Course #	Course Title	Hours
	Foreign Language	4 Hours
	Personal Development	3 Hours
	Electives	3 Hours
ENG103	Composition II	3 Hours
An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research paper. In addition students receive instruction in logic and reasoning including the fundamentals of argumentative and persuasive writing. Prerequisite A grade of C or higher in ENG 101 or its equivalent or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 901RLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek
HIS132	Western Civ Since 1648	3 Hours
A continuation of the subject material offered in HIS 131. The history of the social economic political and intellectual life of modern times the French Revolution the Napoleonic era nationalism and imperialism world wars the problems of world cooperation and evaluation of present world problems are studied.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI S2 903LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek

 

Third Semester - 16-17 Hours

Course #	Course Title	Hours
	Foreign Language	4 Hours
*	Life Science	3-4 Hours
	Humanities / Fine Arts	3 Hours
	Social / Behavioral Science	3 Hours
	Electives	3 Hours

 

Fourth Semester - 14-15 Hours

Course #	Course Title	Hours
	Foreign Language	4 Hours
*	Physical Science	3-4 Hours
	Fine Arts	3 Hours
	Electives	4 Hours

 

Footnotes

* One lab science required.