World Languages

CCBC offers courses in several world languages. Although there is not a transfer pattern or degree in world languages, learning another language has many benefits that are both practical and life-enhancing. Studying a world language can help you:

Connect with people and engage with the world
Deepen your understanding of other peoples, cultures, and perspectives
Sharpen your cognitive, communication, and analytical skills
Access new travel, social and career opportunities at home and abroad
Gain a competitive career advantage

Program Coordinators:

CCBC Essex and CCBC Dundalk, Frank Masel
443-840-1884 or fmasel@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Catonsville and CCBC Extension Centers, Soumaya Benrahal
443-840-4858 or sbenrahal@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For world languages, see Departmental Exam, CLEP, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.
World language courses are offered in face-to-face, online and remote synchronous formats.
All world language courses fulfill the General Education Diversity requirement.
All world language courses contribute to the completion of a Global Studies Certificate.
World language courses currently offered are: Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
World language courses are offered in 7, 10, and 15-week sessions in the fall and spring semesters and in the summer and winter sessions.