Foreign Languages
Learning Foreign languages is also an employment opportunity for those who have completed their Intermediate education. The courses are available to intermediate students of all groups. Various institutions offer these courses at the UG level. After UG, there are opportunities to join PG, and Ph.D courses or compete for jobs. Those who complete these courses have opportunities in many fields and disciplines. Those who learn Foreign languages also get some preference in government appointments. In this context, let us know the details of Foreign languages, courses and opportunities that can be learned after the internship!
There are many ways to join a Foreign language course after Intermediate. Many universities in our country offer B.A Foreign Language Honors courses in their campuses. They offer certificate courses and advanced diploma courses too. There is also an option to choose a Foreign language of your choice as one of the three optional subjects in the degree. Foreign language can be taken as a second language in UG.
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Those enrolled in a BA Honors course will have three years of study in the related language. This course does not include any subjects other than English. During the course, the History, Culture, Customs and Literature of that language are studied. At first, listening, reading, speaking, and writing are taught in the respective languages. Later, translation of a Foreign language into English, Grammar etc,. are taught. After completion of UG, there is option to join PG and Ph.D courses based on the performance in entrance exams. The syllabus includes objective as well as descriptive questions on GK, English and the basics of the language.
Course opportunities…
The available educational institutions that offer these courses provide orientation regarding the language of interest, the country suitable to pursue higher education in the future or that provide services, the language which has demand in India or in other countries, course structure etc,. In a simple language, those who want to go to Germany for higher education can learn German so that language problems do not arise in that country. If the goal is to get a job in Japan, learning Japanese should be a priority. If you like any country's culture and affairs, you should give priority to the local language.
Sources of learning…
Foreign languages are taught in the English language in India. Therefore, one must first master the English language. The role of books in language learning is somewhat limited. You should try to speak that language whenever possible. If possible, communicate more with the locals who speak the language. Listen to as many lectures as possible in that language. Watch movies, listen to news to get familiar with the language. Social media can be used as a platform for this. After gaining some mastery, you should read Newspapers, Magazines, Novels, etc,. related to that language. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing are the four standards for learning any language.
What about employment opportunities…?
❒ Proficiency in Foreign languages is required in Government embassies, International airlines, Airports, Hospitality, Tourism, and Public relations. With the expansion of multi-national companies, there is a need for Software, BPO, KPVO, LPVO, Medical transcription etc,. for Foreign languages in every department. Therefore, those who are interested can improve their skills in any language can join these jobs and acquire a sustainable experience. If you are proficient, you can get employment while staying at home as an online platform.
❒ Foreign language certificate holders can act as a guide for guests from abroad. Governments have Foreign offices, embassies, foreign ministries, UN agencies, and centers of various organizations around the world. Those who hold grip on the local language have opportunities in similar places.
❒ Those who translate books, user manuals, and vital information from one language to another are making a lot of money. Private schools at the high school level teach any foreign language regardless of the syllabus to students.
❒ There are also a growing number of training institutes that teach Foreign languages. Any foreign language is available at all major universities. Many degree colleges offer foreign languages. Opportunities are available as instructors in these institutions. You can also make money by acting as an interpreter.
Institutions and courses…
✰ English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad: The University was established with the aim of providing education in foreign languages. Courses are offered here at UG, PG and Ph.D levels. The university has campuses in Hyderabad as well as Lucknow and Shillong. EFLU offers BA (Hons) Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish courses on campus in Hyderabad. The admissions are based on the merit shown in entrance exams. Certificate and diploma level courses for Arabic, French, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Spanish languages are offered here on a part- time basis in the morning and evening shifts.
✰ Osmania University: OU offers one year Junior Diploma Courses in French, German and Russian with Intermediate qualification. It also runs one- year senior diploma courses in the same languages. Those who have completed Junior Diploma are eligible for these courses. Advanced diploma courses can also be completed here for a period of one year. Senior Diploma certificate holders are eligible for these courses. The Junior Diploma also includes Modern Arabic and Persian courses.
✰ Jawaharlal Nehru University: Offers BA in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic and Persian languages.
✰ Jamia Millia Islamia: BA Korean Languages, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Persian Languages can be studied under Honors at this Central University.
✰ Delhi University: BA Honors in French, German, Italian, Arabic, Persian and Spanish.
✰ Andhra University: Offers Diploma and Senior Diploma Courses in French.
✰ Manipal University: BA course on Foreign Languages and Intercultural Studies is provided in this university. Students can take French or German as a specialization. they can also choose one language among Spanish, Italian and Japanese languages as a second language.
✰ Indira Gandhi National Universal University: Certificate courses in Arabic, French, Russian, Korean, Spanish, German.
✰ Some Central Universities offer BA in Chinese, German Studies and Korean through CUSET.
✰ Amity University: offers BA French, German and Spanish courses under the Honors Policy.
✰ You can learn a foreign language from outside regardless of academics. Various institutions offer this type of courses. You can learn German, French, Japanese, Spanish from basic level to advanced level at Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad with a nominal fee. Those who are interested may join in some well- known organizations also.
Posted Date: 10/03/2022