Modern language studies
| PROGRAM INFORMATION | |
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| Faculty: Humanities and Social Sciences | Campus: St. John's |
| Department: Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures | Length: Four years |
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Are you interested in learning more than one language and about languages in general? The major in modern language studies allows you to focus on studying a modern language of your choice while being exposed to other languages of interest, and the inclusion of selected foundational linguistics courses will help deepen your understanding as you acquire meta-linguistic knowledge of languages in general. The result is an increased understanding of the nature of human language including heightened general and intercultural communication skills that are highly valued in many different career sectors.
You are encouraged, although not a requirement of the major, to complete an immersion or experiential learning component throughout the course of your studies.
Languages of study include French, German, Inuttitut, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or other courses designated as language study courses.
Admission requirements
New Memorial students
You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University.
Sample first year
Wondering what courses you would take in your first year? Check out a sample program of suggested courses for students in the modern languages major.
Career opportunities
In the 21st century, the ability to communicate at the international level is an essential skill that is greatly valued in several areas including:
- education (translation, research, teaching, library work, graduate studies)
- business and industry (banking, journalism, export/import, advertising, publishing)
- social work (police work, health sector, courts)
- government services (customs, civil service, external affairs, immigration)
Note: some of these careers may call for supplementary education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning or professional courses and exams.