Last Updated
8/24/2023 12:55:24 PM
Modern Languages, Associate in Arts
Total Program Credits: 61-65
(formerly Foreign Languages)
The Modern Languages curriculum is designed to prepare students to participate in a highly competitive multi-cultural global society. Two years of modern language study at Triton will, in most instances, fulfill curriculum foreign language requirements for advanced programs at many universities. Triton is prepared to help students make foreign language choices and take programs based upon their needs and plans for the future.
Career areas enhanced by foreign language skills include:
- modern languages teaching in schools and colleges (also see Education);
- international business or professional careers — international export, import, marketing, sales, investment, law, health, development, missionary, Peace Corps;
- tourism;
- research — scientific and social engineering;
- government service;
- airline positions;
- translating, interpreting;
- bilingual, administrative or secretarial work;
- international banking and finance; and
- law enforcement — local, national
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Modern Languages) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Pronounce all the sounds of the target language with sufficient accuracy to be understood by a native speaker of the language.
- Compare the historical, social, economic, and political forces that shape society in the target culture with student’s own culture.
- Critique the products of the target culture (film, literature, art, popular culture, media, and other forms of art) effectively within their context through basic research.
- Compare the validity of one’s own cultural beliefs, behaviors and norms with those of the target culture.
- Articulate own cultural diversity within the global context.
- Integrate cultural specific proficiencies (linguistic, societal, technological modes of expression) to effectively perform practical task in a globalized work environment.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
Take a Life Science course with a lab.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 9 |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
| CHN 101 ◊ Elementary Chinese I | Program Elective | 4 |
| ITL 101 ◊ Elementary Italian I | Program Elective | 4 |
| ITL 102 ◊ # Elementary Italian II | Program Elective | 4 |
| SPN 101 ◊ Elementary Spanish I | Program Elective | 4 |
| SPN 102 ◊ # Elementary Spanish II | Program Elective | 4 |
| SPN 103 ◊ # Intermediate Spanish I | Program Elective | 4 |
| SPN 104 ◊ # Intermediate Spanish II | Humanities Gen-ed | 4 |
| SPN 115 ◊ # Spanish for Bilinguals I | Humanities Gen-ed | 4 |
| SPN 116 ◊ # Spanish for Bilinguals II | Humanities Gen-ed | 4 |
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
The undecided transfer student should begin a foreign language (Chinese (CHN 101◊, CHN 102◊), Italian (ITL 101◊, ITL 102◊), Spanish (SPN 101◊, SPN 102◊, SPN 103◊, SPN 104◊) or Spanish for Native Speakers (SPN 115◊, SPN 116◊) in the first semester of the first year since two years of a foreign language are needed. It is desirable to complete the foreign language requirement before transferring. The student who does not complete the requirements may be asked to take a placement exam.
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See CHN course descriptions; ITL course descriptions, and SPN course descriptions.
Chairperson: Bill Decker, Ext. 3509, email:
billdecker@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |