ESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & Speech
The ESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & Speech Department offers a variety of courses that will satisfy general education or elective requirements at four-year institutions. Earning an Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS) degree at BHC before transferring is an ideal way to start your bachelor’s degree.
Areas of Focus for Transfer Students
Students taking courses in this department may transfer into many different majors. Here is a sample transfer plan:
Where do you want to transfer?
If you already have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize your transfer plan. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.
Department Highlights
Non-Majors Welcome!
Nearly all BHC students take a required speech or communications class in this department. Interesting electives are also available, from Intercultural Communication to Ethics.
Speech Communication
Speech courses not only meet your gen-ed requirements, but also help you develop strong communication skills that employers expect. Skills taught and practiced in class allow you to anticipate and adapt to the challenges of communicating in your personal and professional life.
Note: For online completely sections of SPEC 101, students are required to record their speeches following requirements set by IAI.
Academic ESL
We welcome international and ESL, EFL, and ELL students from around the world in our Academic ESL Program.
Student Clubs
Take advantage of student clubs and department events to expand your interests.
- Conversation Cafes
- HawkTalks
- Speech Team
- ESL Mentor & Mentee Program
- Association of Latin American Students (ALAS)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Associate Degrees
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution after Black Hawk College, you can earn an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree.
Programs
| Program | Award | Credits |
| Associate in Arts | AA Degree | 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Science | AS Degree | 60 |
Department Faculty
| Kora Smith, Ph.D. Department Chair, Professor, Philosophy 309-796-5426 QC Building 1, Room 434 |
Nina DeBisschop, M.A. Professor, English as a Second Language 309-796-5215 QC Building 1, Room 109B |
Katie Johnson, M.S. Professor, Speech 309-796-5366 QC Building 1, Room 360 |
| Lisa Miotto, M.A. Professor, English as a Second Language 309-796-5187 QC Building 1, Room 109C |
Melette Pearce, M.S. Professor, Speech 309-796-5325 QC Building 1, Room 427 |
Department Chair
Kora Smith
Quad-Cities Campus
Building 3
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