World Languages and Cultures Certificate

Program Overview

Employing diverse teaching methods, the program emphasizes intercultural skills and sensitivity. Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as business, education, and international organizations. The program also offers field school opportunities for immersive cultural experiences.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The World Languages and Cultures Certificate is a 36-credit program offered at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops. It aims to equip students with a high level of proficiency in their chosen language and an understanding of the cultural contexts associated with that language. The program emphasizes the importance of language and culture in today's globalized world, highlighting the need for intercultural skills and sensitivity in various fields. The program emphasizes the importance of language and culture in today's globalized world, highlighting the need for intercultural skills and sensitivity in various fields. It aims to equip students with a high level of proficiency in their chosen language and an understanding of the cultural contexts associated with that language.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and foster quality teaching through the sharing of ideas, resources, and experiences. The program also offers field school opportunities, allowing students to immerse themselves in the culture of their chosen language through a three-credit course offered abroad. Each field school destination is chosen to suit the course learning outcomes and materials, providing students with immersive cultural experiences beyond the classroom.

Careers:

Graduates of the World Languages and Cultures Certificate program are well-prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Overseas business representatives
• Instructors and teaching assistants
• Non-governmental organizations and non-profit workers
• Court interpreters
• Translators and translating techs
• International legal workers

Other:

The program offers a variety of language specializations, including Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, and French. Students can choose to focus on oral practice, reading, writing, and cultural aspects of their chosen language. The program emphasizes the importance of cultural exchange, quality education, and outdoor activities. Students have the opportunity to live in the homes of local families, experience cultural differences, and engage with diverse communities.