Language Studies - Indiana State University

Language Studies from Indiana State University is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Description: The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) in language studies. The Language Studies Program prepares students for hundreds of career opportunities, enhances each student's resume, and increases salary potential. There is a high demand for individuals with advanced language proficiency in business and industry. In addition, teachers of languages, including English as a second language, are in high demand throughout the world. The program enables students to tailor an academic program to meet their individual career goals?and is particularly suited for students seeking a functional knowledge of more than one language to enhance their careers?and for students who plan to teach English overseas. Languages and areas of study include: Arabic (up to the intermediate level; advanced level available through study abroad) Chinese (up to the intermediate level; advanced level available through study abroad) French German Japanese (up to the intermediate level; advanced level available through study abroad) Latin and classical studies Linguistics Spanish Teaching English as a new language Students have the option of selecting one language or area?or combining several. This flexibility allows students to concentrate on one language, to switch languages, to study more than one language, or to include linguistic study without changing degrees . Language proficiency is expanded through the University's extensive array of study abroad opportunities, which range from summer programs to a single semester or a full academic year in over 56 countries. Many cost only the equivalent of tuition, room, and board at ISU, making study abroad an affordable experience. In addition, financial aid and scholarships can be used for ISU programs? and additional scholarships are available through the office of Academic Programs Abroad. All language studies majors are required to study abroad. While the development of language skills is a primary focus, the program also provides a broad education in language, literature, linguistics , and cultures. In addition to sharpening communicative skills in one or more languages, the program provides students with the tools of general linguistic, cultural, and literary analysis. The department sponsors a variety of activities such as conversation tables, international films, lectures, and field trips to museums, art exhibits, musical performances, restaurants, and cultural sites in Indiana and Illinois, including Indianapolis and Chicago. Other opportunities include Phi Sigma Iota (the foreign language honor society) and Eta Sigma Phi (the national classics honorary society). Students also may earn the 12-hour TESL Certificate (opening opportunities for teaching abroad) or may volunteer as language instructors at local elementary schools, where they work with teachers and students in a specific language. They may also have opportunities for internships with practical experience. The department offers students a state-of-the-art, computerized language laboratory. In addition, the department's Virtual Language Laboratory enables students to complete laboratory assignments from anywhere, on or off campus, via streamed audio on the Internet. Careers: A degree in language studies opens up career paths around the world?and is excellent preparation for graduate or advanced study. Our graduates have established careers in a wide range of fields, including the following: International business U.S. Department of State Law Military intelligence Nursing Banking Medicine State and local government agencies In addition, many have jobs all over the world teaching English as a foreign language. Others pursue graduate study in a language or other fields such as the humanities, library science, law, psychology, and international business administration. View more details on Indiana State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.