Degrees & Majors

What Is World Languages? World Languages is the study of communication and culture. Why Study World Languages? Knowledge of World Languages connects you to the people, ideas, emotions, history and the arts of other countries. Studying World Languages is an asset in whatever career path you choose: business, government, medicine, journalism, service industries, technology, tourism and more. The process of learning languages increases analytical and critical thinking skills that enhance your value as an employee and citizen. Perimeter College offers the widest range of world language courses of any associate degree-granting college in the Southeast. Offerings include: ASL Arabic Chinese French German Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish * Swahili For contact information for specific languages we offer see below: For French contact the French program at [email protected]. For German contact Rick Robinson at [email protected] or call 770-274-5193. For information about Italian, please contact Lisa Davie at [email protected] or call 770-274-5188. For Japanese contact Harumi Kimura at [email protected] or call 770-274-5151. For Spanish contact Lisa Davieat [email protected] or call 770-274-5188. For information about our Critical Language offerings, which include Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Swahili click here. Scroll to the bottom of the page for contact information. For information about American Sign Language,  contact   [email protected]  or call 678-735-7578. See the world: There’s a world of opportunities available through Perimeter College and the University System of Georgia Study Abroad programs. Japan, Morocco, Russia, France, Costa Rica, Ecuador, China, England, Germany, Chile – you decide.”. * A concentration in Spanish and French may be completed fully online. The following courses are offered online: FREN 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002 GRMN 1001,1002, and 2002 ITAL  1001 and 1002 SPAN 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002 Students should consult with their advisors to confirm the availability of online courses and find out about any requirements or additional costs that may be associated with those courses. A note on pathways: A pathway is an advising guide to help students prepare for their intended bachelor's degree major. By following the course of study outlined in the appropriate Associate of Arts or Associate of Science pathway, students will have the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen disciplines. A pathway is not a major and will not be represented on the diploma.

What Is World Languages? The study of World Languages enables you to communicate in languages other than English to gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures and to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world. Foreign language skills enable students to communicate in a global and culturally diverse society. Why Study World Languages? Studying world languages enhances your contribution as a member of the global marketplace. Whatever career you choose, your success will depend on your ability to communicate in culturally diverse environments. The ability to speak another language is an asset in business, medical fields and service occupations. Combining a world language degree with a degree in another field expands a student’s potential for success. Perimeter College offers the widest range of world language courses of any associate degree-granting college in the Southeast. Offerings include: Arabic Chinese French German Hebrew Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish * Swahili Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Chinese are offered in the traditional classroom format.  Arabic, Hebrew, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili are offered using the Critical Languages/Self-Instructional Format. For more information on our Critical Languages Program, contact Andrea DiBenardo, Dunwoody Campus critical language coordinator, [email protected], 770-274-5184, or Dr. Victor McGlone, Clarkston Campus critical language coordinator, [email protected], 678-891-3533. See the world: There’s a world of opportunities available through Perimeter College and the University System of Georgia Study Abroad programs. Japan, Morocco, Russia, France, Costa Rica, Ecuador, China, England, Germany, Chile – you decide. * World Languages with Business and Economics with a concentration in Spanish can be completed fully online. The following courses are offered fully online: FREN 1001, 1002 and 2001 GRMN 1001 and 1002 ITAL  1001 and 1002 SPAN 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002 Students should consult with their advisors to confirm the availability of online courses and find out about any requirements or additional costs that may be associated with those courses. A note on pathways: A pathway is an advising guide to help students prepare for their intended bachelor's degree major. By following the course of study outlined in the appropriate Associate of Arts or Associate of Science pathway, students will have the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen disciplines. A pathway is not a major and will not be represented on the diploma.