Foreign Language class online

Has anyone done a foreign language class online? I'm considering trying it. I'd rather do it in person, but I'm about to be reassigned and won't be here for an entire semester and where I'm going, there is no school with the language I want. It appears the school uses Rosetta Stone and requires a microphone. Does anyone know how well this would work?

 

Which foreign language do you want to take?

 

Arabic. My father is Lebanese, so I would be able to talk to him to help with pronunciation and and get help from him when needed. I want to be able to talk with family that I have that can't speak English and I am also looking at possibly going to school in Lebanon in a couple years.

 

Oregon State University-Extended Campus:
Arabic -- Online Foreign Language Courses -- Oregon State University -- Extended Campus -- Ecampus

UMUC: Foreign Language Area Studies - Arabic Curriculum
Foreign Language Area Studies - Arabic Curriculum - UMUC Europe

University of West Florida-Online: Arabic Language and Culture Certificate
UWF - Online Campus -

CALU: Online B.A. Arabic Language and Culture degree (30 credits)
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Culture : CAL U - California University of Pennsylvania

 

The CALU program sounds very interesting. A 30 credit B.A.? How would that be received by employers!?

 

I have not really checked but I'm guessing that the 30 credits is the requirement within the Dept of Arabic Studies. There will be additional general education credits required.

 

Hm, I assumed as much but am nevertheless accustomed to universities being a bit more specific in their wording (for example, saying that the major only requires 30 credits, not the entire B.A.)!