San Antonio College Schedule/Catalog 2012-2013 [Archived Catalog]
Foreign Languages, English as a Second Language (ESLA), and Philosophy
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Tammy Perez, Chairperson
OC 119B, 210-486-0979
www.alamo.edu/sac/forlang/
Foreign Language
The Department of Foreign Language provides instruction that helps students develop the ability to communicate orally and in writing in a variety of foreign languages. Instruction is provided in a context that heightens students’ awareness, understanding, and appreciation of foreign cultures. The department strives to equip students with language skills that will enhance employment opportunities and allow them to interact and function more effectively in an increasingly diverse and global society.
Students planning to transfer foreign language courses numbered 1300, 1310, 1311 or 1312 to a university should consult the registrar’s office of the senior institution regarding the transferability of these courses before enrolling in them.
Foreign Language courses are offered in two formats. The 1300, 1310, 1311 or 1312 series focuses on conversation, and may be transferred to a university as electives rather than a language credit. Students planning to transfer foreign language courses in this series should consult the registrar’s office of the senior institution. The 1411, 1412, 2311 and 2312 series of foreign language courses fulfill partial requirement for Humanities at San Antonio College. These courses transfer to universities as language credit and allow for a full range of placement and proficiency.
Courses are offered in Arabic, Chinese, English as a second language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish.
English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language Program (ESLA) provides four levels of English study. Each level contains a course in reading, composition, grammar and conversation. In addition to 4 levels of English, the program offers a series of courses - English for Academic Purposes (ENGA) in composition, grammar, and reading which prepare students for college level work. New students are placed in the program based on their scores on a placement test.
The Philosophy Department offers a wide range of courses in both the history and systems of philosophy. These courses are designed to provide the student with knowledge of the most important philosophical schools of thought and with the issues that constitute the discipline of philosophy. A major objective of every course in philosophy is to enhance the critical and analytical thinking skills of the student.
All college-level philosophy courses may be taken without any college-level prerequisites. Philosophy majors should consult with department faculty regarding courses best suited to fit their degree plans.
San Antonio College offers an opportunity to study religion from the perspective of several disciplines. These courses include PHIL 1304, Introduction to World Religions and PHIL 2321, Philosophy of Religion. See section 10 of this bulletin for descriptions of both courses.
Courses are offered in philosophy.
Programs and Courses - Foreign Languages / ESLA / Philosophy Foreign Languages, English as a Second Language (ESLA), and Philosophy
Associate of Arts
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