Our programs prepare students to communicate more effectively throughout their education, in their workplace and in their lives. We offer a wide variety of classes and services that meet the needs of students from every background and skill level.

We are committed to helping students achieve their educational goals, including transferring to a four-year university, earning a degree or certificate, or life-long learning personal enrichment.

Several Language Arts Division faculty attended the 2013 LEAD end-of-year ceremomy, honoring mentors and transfer students.

Division Office

Dean: Thomas Ray
Tel: 408.864.8546

E-mail: raythomas@deanza.edu

Administrative Assistant: Susan Edman

E-mail: edmansusan@deanza.edu

Tel: 408.864.8547

Fax: 408.864.5629

Location:

L1, Room 11, on northside of building facing the ATC. See area map for details.

Division Staff Directory

Faculty Websites

Academic Departments

Visit our department websites for online course catalogs, class schedules and more. We offer three degrees and a certificate through the Language Arts Division.

• Communication Studies (formerly Speech Communications), A.A. Degree and Certificate of Achievement
• English, A.A. Degree
• English as a Second Language
• Journalism and Mass Communication, A.A. Degree
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Placement & Prerequisites

Some courses in the Language Arts Division have recommended competencies. All new students are required to take a placement test for English.

• Placement Tests
• Prerequisite Clearance Request

Programs, Partners and Resources

The Language Arts Division has the largest number of faculty within a division in the FHDACC District, with a wide range of expertise. Our faculty participate in a wide range of programs, events, and support services for our students, including the following:

• Writing and Reading Center (WRC)
• Cross Cultural Partners (CCP)
  
• LinC (Learning in Communities)
• Puente Project
• LEAD (Latina/o Empowerment at De Anza)
• DARE (Development & Readiness Education)