World Language Associate in Arts

World Language Associate in Arts

Explore the world from southwest Michigan

This program will help you succeed if you plan to��use a world language as a primary skill in teaching,��interpreting, translating or business. The courses��broaden your background knowledge and awareness��of the world and its interdependent people. You are��strongly urged to gain a good understanding of the��cultural heritage of the foreign language you study.��Wider employment opportunities are available if��you combine knowledge of a world language with��professional programs like business administration,��journalism, travel, tourism, hospitality and education.

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If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP) or visit lakemichigancollege.edu/transfer.

Fully online courses are available in Arabic, American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

General Education Requirements	Credit Hours
English 101, English Composition��	3
English 102, English Composition, or Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking	3
*Humanities/Fine Arts	6
Mathematics	4
*Natural Sciences	8
*Social Sciences	6

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Major Requirements	Credit Hours
Program requires at least��15 credits��in Foreign Language�� or approved course of study**	15
General Electives	15

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Foreign Language courses offered at LMC (check with an advisor)	Credit Hours
American Sign Language 101R, American Sign Language I	4
American Sign Language 102R, American Sign Language II	4
American Sign Language 201R, American Sign Language III	4
American Sign Language 202R, American Sign Language IV	4
Foreign Language 101, Elementary French I��	4
Foreign Language 102, Elementary French II	4
Foreign Language 121, Elementary Spanish I	4
Foreign Language 122, Elementary Spanish II	4
Foreign Language 198 Elementary Arabic I	4
Foreign Language 123, Spanish for the Workplace I	4
Foreign Language 124, Spanish for the Workplace II	4
Foreign Language 181, Elementary Russian I	4
Foreign Language 182, Elementary Russian II	4
Foreign Language 188, Elementary Japanese I	4
Foreign Language 189, Elementary Japanese II	4
Foreign Language 195, Elementary Italian I	4
Foreign Language 196, Elementary Italian II	4
Foreign Language 221, Intermediate Spanish I	4
Foreign Language 222, Intermediate Spanish II	4
Foreign Language 251, Advanced Oral and Written Spanish	3
French 101R, Elementary French I	4
French 102R, Elementary French II	4
French 201R, Intermediate French I	4
French 202R, Intermediate French II	4

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��*From at least two academic disciplines.
**An approved course of study can be developed with an advisor to align with a specific transfer school or career need.

Please see catalog for courses that have Honors equivalents and meet��Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) transfer guidelines. Completion of the��MTA requires 30 credits of coursework in the 5 MTA distribution areas.