Our Mission
Excellence in communication in any language contributes to success in all aspects of personal, professional, and civic life. In the Department of Foreign Languages and Communication, students concentrate on communication practice theory, and research in a variety of contexts, including public speaking, interpersonal, cultural, and business. The programs in foreign languages emphasize oral and written proficiency while aiming to develop knowledge of the target language's culture and literature.
The curriculum helps students focus on the exchange of ideas and strategies needed to make a difference in contemporary society. Rooted in the humanities and social sciences and in the mastery of speaking and writing skills, local and global culture our programs balance a solid grounding in theory with practical training in specific professional skills. Along with class work, students undertake projects and community activities that help develop and apply their knowledge in the working world. Most courses take place at the GCC Main campus, but students who want to study at the GCC North campus or online will also experience the same expert professors.
The Department of Foreign Languages and Communication is committed to ensuring that all Glendale Community College students master deliberative communication skills that reflect the oral tradition and promise of the College and that prepare students for leadership in a global environment. As students learn to research points of view competently, analyze them intelligently, and articulate them clearly and persuasively, they learn also to appreciate the ethical dimensions of their own and others’ cultural practices.