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World Languages and Cultures

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Get Your Job Advantage in a Global Economy! 

 
 
 Your Questions--Our Answers

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Why are job applicants with World Language skills in demand?

 

Your future employer knows that you have a core set of skills and abilities in...

Communication

Human Relations

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

 

 

 

With a Major (or Minor) in World Languages, you are able to...

  • Communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms 
  • Communicate with a wider group of clients
  • Express and understand multiple viewpoints
  • Understand diverse lifestyles and customs
  • Adapt in a fast-changing and interdependent world
  • Think collaboratively
  • Be flexible in thinking and learning
  • Read critically
  • Present information logically
  • Offer creative solutions
  • Understand cultural differences
  • Exhibit cultural sensitivity and flexibility

 

What's the connection between cultural understanding and language learning?

Language preserves the history and traditions of a people, through speakers’ common understanding of the meanings of words, expressions, and texts. Only on a foundation of such insider knowledge can cultural understanding be achieved. (Source: )

 

What can I do with this Major?

More and more businesses work closely with companies in other countries.

Also, within the US, an employer will see you as a bridge to new clients or customers. Many households speak a language other than English.

Just one example: In the Chicago metro area, at least 153 languages are spoken at home. 29 percent of the metro area population age 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. Check out the data for other areas. 

 

What areas and employers are looking for my skills?

Check out the list on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Career Services for World Language majors.

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Meet some graduates...

Read more on Emily Kovacik.  

 

I am interested in becoming a teacher.  How does the job market look for World Language teachers?

World Language teachers are in high demand. We have a 100% placement rate.

Read more on our Teacher Licensure page. 

 

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Department of World Languages & Cultures

Coleman Hall, First Floor
217-581-3021
Fax: 217-581-3113
ckeydt@eiu.edu

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