{"id":75369,"date":"2024-02-08T01:35:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T01:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/?post_type=programs&#038;p=75369"},"modified":"2025-04-04T16:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T20:21:11","slug":"languages","status":"publish","type":"programs","link":"https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/programs\/languages\/","title":{"rendered":"Languages"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-block nav-section fade-in-container with-margins \" id=\"what\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162 fade-el\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <h2>What You Will Learn<\/h2>\n<p>As the community\u2019s college we are dedicated to forging meaningful connections that expand your horizons. With this in mind, the Languages and ESL Department is here to provide you with language instruction that places a strong emphasis on both effective communication and rich cultural understanding. In fact, our expert instructors are second language learners themselves and use their experience and training to assist you in your learning process.<\/p>\n<p>At CCM you may choose from seven to become proficient and culturally educated in &#8212; American Sign Language, Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Chinese, German and Latin are offered based on enrollment trends.<\/p>\n<p>This route of study is also ideal if you have the intention to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree. The programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, International Studies and Spanish Education at CCM provide the best foundation for higher levels of studies.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"cta-block nav-section\" id=\"cur\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"left-side  grey\">\r\n                    <p class=\"txt-size-48 main-title\">Curriculum<\/p>\r\n                    <div class=\"description txt-size-18\">\r\n                    <p>The languages offered have four basic levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elementary I (no knowledge of language expected or required)<\/li>\n<li>Elementary II<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate I<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to these four levels, you may pursue the following advanced courses depending on your interest and student enrollment trends:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>French Conversation and Literature I &amp; II<\/li>\n<li>German Conversation and Literature I &amp; II<\/li>\n<li>Italian Conversation and Literature I &amp; II<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Spanish Composition<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Spanish Conversation<\/li>\n<li>Spanish Literature<\/li>\n<li>Survey of Latin American Literature: Pre-Columbian to the Present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Department of Languages and ESL offers three Associate in Art degree programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English for Speakers of Other Languages<\/li>\n<li>International Studies<\/li>\n<li>Spanish Education Specialization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"right-side\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Students_Oct_19_225-scaled-e1707354518733.jpg\">\r\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-block nav-section fade-in-container with-margins \" id=\"careers\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162 fade-el\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <h2>Careers in the Field<\/h2>\n<p>A world of exciting career opportunities awaits you upon completion of studying a language at CCM! You may choose to work in international business, government or health care, serve populations from around the world, teach abroad or teach a foreign language in the U.S., work in an industry that requires usage of a foreign language and more.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wysiwyg-block nav-section fade-in-container with-margins full-li-items\" id=\"why\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162 fade-el\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <h2>Why Study Languages at CCM?<\/h2>\n<h3>Get an advanced start on your degree!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In general, students who have taken three or more years of a world language in high school within the past two years will be advised to take the Elementary II level or higher.<\/li>\n<li>Native speakers of one of the languages offered may only enroll in advanced courses of that language, or they must choose a different language to study. Permission to take advanced classes must be obtained from the department chairperson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Gain credit for prior learning!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Students may receive academic credit for the AP exam in Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish.<\/li>\n<li>Students who have taken CLEP tests through a recognized testing center can apply to obtain credits towards a degree at CCM.<\/li>\n<li>The number of credits granted depends upon the type of test or course taken and the language it was taken in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fulfill a Language Requirement!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Students may also fulfill their language requirement through a departmental examination in the languages we offer if they demonstrate appropriate and specific criteria. Please see department chairperson for an evaluation of eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"cta-block nav-section\" id=\"paying\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"left-side  grey\">\r\n                    <p class=\"txt-size-48 main-title\">Paying for Your Language Education<\/p>\r\n                    <div class=\"description txt-size-18\">\r\n                    <p>Earning an associate degree in is a powerful investment that is a springboard to both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost and how do you afford it?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/financial-aid\/\">Financial Aid<\/a> staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your CCM education.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"right-side\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cupo_Anthony_4-scaled-e1707353480855.jpg\">\r\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"spacer small\"><\/section>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"resources-block nav-section\" id=\"res\">\r\n    <div class=\"offset-x-desktop-162\">\r\n        <div class=\"max-w-container w-1596\">\r\n            <p class=\"txt-size-48 main-title\">Resources<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/academicsbatchtwo\/Academic-Flyers-Languages.pdf\" class=\"single-resource\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                        <div class=\"event-date\">\r\n                            <div class=\"first date-item\">\r\n                                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 89 89\" fill=\"none\">\r\n                                    <path d=\"M43.2929 64.7071C43.6834 65.0976 44.3166 65.0976 44.7071 64.7071L51.0711 58.3431C51.4616 57.9526 51.4616 57.3195 51.0711 56.9289C50.6805 56.5384 50.0474 56.5384 49.6569 56.9289L44 62.5858L38.3431 56.9289C37.9526 56.5384 37.3195 56.5384 36.9289 56.9289C36.5384 57.3195 36.5384 57.9526 36.9289 58.3431L43.2929 64.7071ZM43 20L43 64L45 64L45 20L43 20Z\" fill=\"#DAE343\"\/>\r\n                                    <circle cx=\"44.2\" cy=\"44.2\" r=\"43.2\" stroke=\"#DAE343\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\r\n                                <\/svg>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"second date-item\"><\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"third date-item\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"event-name\">\r\n                            <p class=\"txt-size-18 event-link\">Languages<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/academicsbatchtwo\/Academic-Flyers-Spanish-Languages_sp.pdf\" class=\"single-resource\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                        <div class=\"event-date\">\r\n                            <div class=\"first date-item\">\r\n                                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 89 89\" fill=\"none\">\r\n                                    <path d=\"M43.2929 64.7071C43.6834 65.0976 44.3166 65.0976 44.7071 64.7071L51.0711 58.3431C51.4616 57.9526 51.4616 57.3195 51.0711 56.9289C50.6805 56.5384 50.0474 56.5384 49.6569 56.9289L44 62.5858L38.3431 56.9289C37.9526 56.5384 37.3195 56.5384 36.9289 56.9289C36.5384 57.3195 36.5384 57.9526 36.9289 58.3431L43.2929 64.7071ZM43 20L43 64L45 64L45 20L43 20Z\" fill=\"#DAE343\"\/>\r\n                                    <circle cx=\"44.2\" cy=\"44.2\" r=\"43.2\" stroke=\"#DAE343\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\r\n                                <\/svg>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"second date-item\"><\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"third date-item\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"event-name\">\r\n                            <p class=\"txt-size-18 event-link\">Languages En Espa\u00f1ol<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <button class=\"btn-default yellow load-more-btn\" id=\"loadMoreBtnResources\">Load More<\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","program-types":[],"program-location":[7],"class_list":["post-75369","programs","type-programs","status-publish","hentry","program-location-randolph-nj"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Languages | Programs Near Me | County College of Morris (CCM)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Start here! 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