Foreign Language
TTP: A.A.
Learning a second (and third!) language is not only a good way to enrich your experience of the world, but it's also a good way to separate yourself from other job seekers in the workforce.The Foreign Language emphasis is a two-year program for students planning to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year school. Trained language interpreters and translators have job opportunities in a wide range of fields, including translating documents, conference interpreters, judiciary interpreters and medical translators as well as teachers and professors in higher education.
Workforce Skills Gained through College Level Foreign Language Courses
- Communication - Learning a foreign language enhances verbal and written communication skills, fostering the ability to convey ideas clearly and engage with a diverse range of individuals.
- Collaboration and Teamwork - Language courses often involve group work and peer interaction, fostering collaboration skills that are vital for working effectively in teams within professional environments.
- Global and Cultural Awareness - Engaging with multiple languages helps students develop a global mindset, understanding international dynamics and encouraging the skills necessary to support workplace goals in our region’s ever-growing place in the international business market.
- Critical Thinking - Analyzing language structures and cultural contexts builds critical thinking abilities, enabling students to better evaluate information, synthesize ideas, and engage in problem-solving.
- Information Literacy - Engaging with foreign language materials requires skills in researching, evaluating, and synthesizing information from various linguistic and cultural perspectives, which is crucial in global business settings.
Sample Academic Plan
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French Courses
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German Courses
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Spanish Courses
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