Spanish/French Focus Area

This area of concentration provides a foundation for students interested in transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in Spanish or French. This program will also be useful if you need to fulfill the foreign language requirements at a four-year college or university.

Modern language majors or minors are typically combined with other fields of specialization to create unique job opportunities, both in the United States and abroad. Some of the areas that may be advantageously linked with modern languages are: education, business, social work, health care, journalism, criminal justice, and law. Fluency in a second language will enhance job credentials in most fields, as there is a strong demand for individuals with speaking and writing skills in modern languages.

Preparation for IHCC

It is recommended that you study as many years as possible of a foreign language in high school. You'll find that experience in one foreign language lends facility to the learning of additional languages. It is possible, however, to graduate in this focus area with no previous foreign language experience.

A strong English background is very helpful. Students with high school foreign language experience are advised to consult with an IHCC counselor or language instructor to determine appropriate placement.

Recommended Courses:

Course Name:	Credits
Composition I and II	6
Public Speaking or Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
World Literature courses	6
Elementary Spanish or Elementary French I, II and III	9
Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate French I, II and III	9
Non-US Cultural Studies course	3
US History or Western Civilization course	3
Lab science course	3
Mathematics course	3
Mathematice or Science elective	2
Introduction to Sociology or Social Science elective	3
Psychology of Human Relations or Social Science elective	3
World Regional Geography	3
Introduction to Computers or Computer Essentials	1-3
Survey of Latino Literature	3