Nowadays, more and more students start to pursue a degree in modern languages. A modern languages degree is not only related to learning a new language but also understand the cultural context of the countries in which the language is spoken.
Candidates studying a modern languages course will also be given knowledge and experience of the political and historical contexts of a particular region. On top of that, the use of literary texts and media will develop not only their skills but also their perception about learning a different language.
Due to the increased globalisation, there is a high demand for modern languages graduates. The ability to communicate in another language and understand its background is a major advantage.
Modern Language courses are designed to give students transferable skills, which can be applied in all areas of activity. Candidates will have high communication skills, accompanied by data collection and interpreting skills, which are appreciated by employers, regardless of your career choice.
Modern Languages Degrees are four years commitments, out of which one semester or a year should be spent abroad – in a partnered institution. This gives students the opportunity to practice the language they are studying and understand a new culture.
Modern Languages is a degree that can be studied either as a single honour degree or a joint honour degree. This gives students the ability to combine modern language with another course such as politics, literature, history and many others.
As a student at the University of Lausanne in Arts (French-History), I have often been very critical of my university. I think that the faculty of letters is a complicated faculty that implies the effort of the student, because we are literally part of the courses, since the system is based on the method of seminars given by the students. This system has its strengths and weaknesses, like any system. On the one hand, it’s about listening to our rarely charismatic classmates give the lecture, but on the other hand, when it’s your turn, it’s about immersing yourself in the subject and getting involved in the professor’s lecture and educational line.
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