In a world where multilingual communication drives global business, diplomacy, and
cultural exchange, knowing another language can transform your future. Whether you're
planning to transfer to a UC or CSU, enhance your career, or simply learn for fun,
Mission College’s Modern Languages and Linguistics program helps you build real-world
skills and meaningful connections. Choose from courses in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese,
Japanese, and Vietnamese. You can also earn a Certificate of Achievement or an AA-T
degree in Spanish.
Top Benefits
Advance Your Career: Open doors in healthcare, education, government, and international business.
Meet Transfer Goals: Satisfy general education and language requirements for UC and CSU systems.
Enhance Cultural Awareness: Understand and appreciate diverse perspectives around the world.
Improve Communication: Sharpen both verbal and written skills in your native and second languages.
Join Campus Communities: Language learning connects with programs like HSI-STEM, Puente, and Nursing.
Skills Gained
Cross-Cultural Competence: Navigate and respect cultural norms in global and local contexts.
Analytical Thinking: Compare linguistic structures and improve problem-solving skills.
Interpretation & Translation: Develop foundational skills for careers in interpretation.
Phonetics & Linguistics: Understand how language works—sound systems, grammar, and meaning.
SPA 050A - Basic Conversational Spanish and Culture
SPA 050B - Basic Conversational Spanish and Culture
SPA 001 - First Semester Spanish (Elementary Level)
SPA 002 - Second Semester Spanish (Elementary Level)
The schedules reflect the planned offerings by the department. Note that occasionally,
courses may not be scheduled or may be cancelled due to extenuating circumstances.
If this occurs, you may reach out to the department for further information.
