Department of Modern Languages
Languages serve as the window to your world. The Department of Modern Languages offer courses in French, German, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish, meeting the demand for global citizens who can readily navigate the needs of international employers, associates and clients around the world.
Associate of Arts, Modern Languages Emphasis
Diploma in General Studies
What languages you can study at OC
German
Associate of Arts German Emphasis studies include introductory and intermediate courses, along with oral expression.
French
Associate of Arts French Emphasis features language, literature and oral practice.
Spanish
Associate of Arts Spanish Emphasis includes four class levels and oral expression.
Courses
The study of language offers a unique blend of personal, professional and academic rewards. It broadens cultural horizons and helps to develop critical thinking and communication skills.
Faculty and instructors
Freeda Wilson
Modern Languages - Chair
Email: fcwilson@okanagan.bc.ca
Office: Business Building 230
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4462
Franziska Birker
Modern Languages
Email: fbirker@okanagan.bc.ca
Office: Business Building 230
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4611
In 1996, I left the University of Alberta to join Okanagan University College and then transitioned to Okanagan College when it opened in 2005. I teach French and German and enjoy nothing more that seeing students learn and grow.
Credentials:
MA, Literary Translation, University of Alberta
Barbara Bertner
Modern Languages
Email: bbertner@okanagan.bc.ca
Office: Business Building 211
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4706
I joined Okanagan College in 2001. I have taught French at all levels, including elementary, high school, continuing ed, and university. I am fascinated by languages and language learning and speak several languages myself. My research interests lie in translation and word-crafting. I also love to write creative fiction and am currently at work on a children's novel.
Credentials:
MA, French Literature, University of British Columbia
B.Ed, French Immersion, University of British Columbia
DVATI, Art Therapy, Vancouver Art Therapy Institute
BA, French Literature, York University
Diploma in Translation (French and English), University of Toronto
Deborah Boyd
Modern Languages
Email: dboyd@okanagan.bc.ca
Office: Business Building 109
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445
Jesus Toapanta
Modern Languages
Email: jtoapanta@okanagan.bc.ca
Office: Centre For Learning 103
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445
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