Can a community college require one of their students to take a foreign language?
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It depends on the goal of the student. If the student plans to transfer to a 4 year college, or wants to obtain an Associates Degree, then, the college should require Foreign Language. In fact, probably at least 2 semesters of a language.\n\nIf English is not the language a student was born into, students can often have the Foreign Language requirement waived by showing proficiency in the language they spoke first. This can be done through the counseling office at the college.\n\nIf the student is pursuing a certificate program, it might not require a Foreign Language. Again, it depends on the certificate and what the student's employment goals are.\n\nThe community college "thinks" it is an institution that is preparing students for some kind of goal. If Foreign Language is part of that goal, they will require it.
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No.\n\nAll states are legally required to provide a free, appropriate public education to students.
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Perhaps in an english language course.
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In most cases your local community college will be able to answer that question.  The reason for this is that every state has it's own guidelines to be certified.
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The best place to look would be on the web, using a local search. There are a few sites out there that can direct you, Yahoo for one, the other is www.clickforlessons.com. They help find instructors for students. You can search for free on their site and see if they have any foreign language instructors in your area. You would probably learn faster if you find a private instructor as opposed to taking a class at a community college. The only issue is $$$. The private lessons may cost more. Good luck!
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check with your local community college
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You can take the basic requirement classes at many community colleges for cheaper than you can take them at a university and they'll pull the same weight!
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no, not while you are attending the community college. once you transfer to a four year institution you will be eligible.
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Absolutely.  A common language is an absolute necessity for a nation formed of disparate heritages.  Official English, then English only.  End bi-lingual programs and put the students in English immersion classes.  If Berlitz can teach adults a foreign language in 6 weeks (and they do), our schools can teach children in a semester.\n\nAnd as for the illegals-----ROUND THEM UP AND SEND THEM HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think you mean, "I need to take an English as a second language class," in which case, I agree.
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some computer course accompanied with one foreign language !\n\nor \n\nsome tourism related course or\n\nair hostess/stewards course will also do !
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try a community college
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I'm not positive but im pretty sure that Foreign languages in middle school dont count. At least mine didnt so i took French 1 in High School and am Taking French 2 in college and then transferring to a better college once i get that credit.
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I would see if there were any classes near you that you could attend. Maybe a local community college? It is easier and more fun to learn a new language with others than to try to do it by yourself.
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Colleges teach some foreign languages. You would have more variety in checking out on line courses. Just type in your web browser --on line foreign language course--, and go from there. Some are free, but most have a charge.
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Some community collleges offer Mandarin.  I took it.  It was fun.  If the regular semester is too long, perhaps you can take an accelerated course or a summer course.  Those usually run faster/shorter...
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Some community colleges can certify you become an interpreter for the Deaf in two years.  There are also 4-year programs that can give you a Bachelor's in Interpreting.  You will also need to pass a sign skills test.