Associate in Arts (AA) in French

Santa Barbara City College

The French Program offers a sequence of courses in the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. On the intermediate level, courses are designed for specific needs: conversation, grammar review and literature. The Associate in Arts Degree may be obtained through French major.

The need for skills in other languages is evident on a daily basis. The global community has reached a level of human relations where languages skills are required for communication in all aspects of life. Whether for recreational purposes, business, or other endeavors such as politics, health, science, education, art, or government, learning another language is imperative.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate high command of oral, visual and written communication skills in the target language.
• Exchange ideas and interact effectively with speakers of the target language.
• Discern and uphold the relevancy of cultural and linguistic diversity lived and expressed by the speakers of the target language.