Bachelor Of Arts In French / Spanish

Program descriptionThe Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics offers instruction in three languages: French, Japanese and Spanish (beginner to advanced).In today's globalized context, students of modern languages are being prepared for membership in a global community that extends far beyond the boundaries of the English-speaking world. Modern Languages is about far more than just learning how to communicate in another language. It’s about exploring other identities and values through language, literature, history and culture in a global community.Thanks to our small class size, innovative instructors and the latest in language-learning technology, we make language learning a lively and satisfying experience. At the beginners' and intermediate level we teach you to communicate with native speakers, orally and in writing, and introduce you to the everyday life of the speakers of French and Spanish as well as to their music, films and books. You can continue your study of spoken and written French and Spanish to an advanced level. Whatever the level and whatever the language, we teach our classes in the language being studied.Students who study French/Spanish will gain awareness of other cultures through courses in language, literature, and culture and civilization, and through academic and living experiences in Canada or abroad.Classes are taught in the language being studied so, French courses are taught in French and Spanish classes in Spanish. You can specialize in one language or study a combination.Off-campus study opportunities | All uLethbridge students can enjoy the life-changing experience of a study visit to Quebec or abroad. Recent examples include: France, Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, Spain and Japan. Course credit acquired at the host university may be transferable back to the University of Lethbridge. Our Off-Campus Study Coordinators can help you plan your experience.Possible careersRelated Fields. Your undergraduate degree allows you to pursue a career in many fields where languages are important, like:Spanish as a Second Language InstructorFrench/Spanish Research AgentInternational Student AdvisorMuseum Program InstructorLibrary ScienceTranslation & InterpretingGovernmentForeign AffairsPublishingTravel & TourismTechnical WritingTerminologyESL InstructionPublic RelationsMarketing & AdvertisingLocalizationNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)PoliticsWeb Design, Blogging or EditingProfessional Disciplines & Graduate Studies. In addition to grad school, your undergraduate degree provides an excellent foundation for education, law, journalism, speech language pathology and audiology. The University of Lethbridge's School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs, at the Master and Doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.