World Languages
Go Global:
Speak Another Language
The World Languages Department at Everett Community College invites you to learn about world cultures and history while studying the following languages: Arabic*, American Sign Language (ASL)*, Chinese*, French*, German*, Italian*, Japanese*, Russian*, and Spanish*.
(*includes college credit transferable humanities credits)
Why Learn Another Language?
- Think Like a Global Citizen
- Become More Competitive in the Job Market
- Improve Your Overall Communication Skills
- Exercise Your Mental Agility and Improve Your Test Scores
- Optimize Your Travel Experiences
- Connect with Your Roots
EvCC offers first-year courses in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Russian, with second-year courses in French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. First- and second-year courses are also offered in ASL (American Sign Language), which is acceptable at a number of colleges and universities as foreign language proficiency for admission and graduation requirements.
Typically, students pursue a major in a world language and complete a bachelor’s degree; in some cases a master’s degree is desirable. At EvCC, students interested in world languages are encouraged to pursue the Associate in Arts and Sciences - Option II DTA. This degree meets statewide guidelines for smooth transfer to most of Washington's colleges and universities and several in Oregon. With this degree, students will have completed most or all of the lower-division, general education requirements typically required within a bachelor's degree. The complete description of this degree program, with a checklist, is provided in the Associate in Arts and Sciences Direct Transfer (DTA) Guide. 
Combining studies in business, political science, education, history, human services and/or media can be a wise choice. Students should also consider study or travel abroad in order to strengthen their skills and understanding. EvCC offers several study abroad programs in places such as Italy, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, Germany, and England. For programs in Germany and Spain, please contact the advisors listed to the right. For all other programs, please contact Carla Honkanen at 425-388-9220.
Special Requirements
Language Placement Tests: Placement tests in French, German, or Spanish are recommended before enrollment for students with prior exposure to any of these languages. This testing takes place in the Testing Center. For proper placement in Japanese, if you have any prior experience with the language, contact Mayumi Smith at 425-388-9380. For placement in all other world language courses, please meet directly with the instructor.
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