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Program Facts
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Major
Foreign Language | Language Acquisition
Area of study
Langauges
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Modern Languages program at UFV offers language certificates in French, German, Halq'méylem, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish. With small class sizes and native-speaking instructors, the program emphasizes conversation and communication skills. Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including multinational corporations, government agencies, and language teaching. Additionally, language learning has been shown to enhance cognitive abilities and brain health.
Program Outline
- Intermediate Proficiency: Requires 12 credits in a single language.
- Advanced Proficiency: Requires 20 credits in a single language. The program offers certificates in the following languages:
- French
- German
- Halq'méylem
- Japanese
- Mandarin
- Russian
- Spanish Small class sizes allow for interaction with native-speaking instructors and seminar assistants. The program focuses on developing communication skills, with a strong emphasis on conversation.
Teaching:
- Native-speaking instructors and seminar assistants
- Focus on conversation and communication skills
- Small class sizes for personalized interaction
Careers:
- Multi-national corporations
- Government agencies
- Non-governmental organizations
- Language teacher
- Translator
- Government worker
- Tour consultant
- International aid worker
- Journalist
Other:
- Previous language abilities may be eligible for advanced credit and placement.
- Studies have shown that learning a language can boost analytic skills, improve memory, and offset the effects of aging on the brain.
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