Frequently Asked Questions
Why take World Languages?
Fulfill a requirement (one or two semesters) for various degrees, including the basic General Studies or Liberal Arts degrees.
Expand your cultural awareness.
Prepare to communicate with others in the workplace.
Add an attractive skill to your resume.
Travel confidently.
Engage with friends and family members who speak the language.
Celebrate your heritage.
Challenge your brain to learn a new skill.
Have meaningful fun!
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Languages are best learned through frequent live interaction with your instructor and other learners.
You can get immediate help or feedback from your instructor.
It's easier to make friends and create study groups.
Virtual ("Zoom") classes can also provide that frequent live interaction (just on camera).
"Learn Anywhere" classes (attend either on campus or via Zoom) provide frequent live interaction and allow you to choose whether you attend in person or remotely on any given day.
Online classes (with no set time to participate and little if any live interaction) are convenient for many, but they don't work well for everyone.
Fulfill a requirement for an Ivy Tech AS or AAS degree.
Prepare yourself for college with a deep dive into success strategies and college resources.
Reflect on your educational and life experiences and plan for where you want to go and how to get there.
Take a specialized Student Success class geared to your specific career or transfer interests.
Be more confident about your future classes and career choices.
Things may have changed since the last time you were in school!
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Many students learn best with regular interaction with their instructor and classmates.
You can get immediate help or feedback from your instructor.
The course may ask you to find or use specific college resources, listen to guest speakers, etc.
It's easier to make friends and create study groups.
Virtual ("Zoom") classes can also provide that frequent live interaction (just on camera).
"Learn Anywhere" classes (attend either on campus or via Zoom) provide frequent live interaction and allow you to choose whether you attend in person or remotely on any given day.
Online classes (with no set time to participate and little if any live interaction) are convenient for many, but they don't work well for everyone.