Foreign Languages

The ability to communicate in a Foreign Language is a necessity in today's global world. Knowing another language will help you expand your career opportunities and achieve more in life!

Arapahoe Community College offers a certificate program and courses in:

American Sign Language         Arabic                        Chinese          

French                                     Ancient Greek           Japanese       

Latin                                        Spanish

Want a new experience? Study in Spain, France and Italy this summer with the ACC 2011 Study Abroad Tour

Course Descriptions

All languages offer four consecutive levels except American Sign Language and Greek (two). In addition, ACC offers Conversational courses in Chinese, French and Spanish for students seeking to develop oral communication skills for occupational use or travel.

You will benefit from:

  • Small size classes - more individual attention and more practice
  • Continuity in instruction - know your instructor and feel comfortable in class
  • Flexible course offerings - classes during the day and evening plus hybrid courses
  • Accessible faculty - who want you to succeed
  • Guaranteed transfer - those courses will transfer to other in-state colleges and universities
  • Skills assessment - places you at the appropriate level based on your existing skills
  • Free tutors - who will help you be successful
  • Great Books classes - those selected classes are included in the Great Books program
  • Awards for Academic Excellence in Foreign Languages - this award honors students who have excelled in the four levels of a language

Questions? Contact:

Dr. Ruth Hidalgo
Department Chair
303.797.5687
ruth.hidalgo@arapahoe.edu

Christine Khorsand
French Faculty
303.797.5818
christine.khorsand@arapahoe.edu