Discover
Foreign Languages at Ashland University
How
Will The Foreign Language Be Used?
Careers
where the foreign language is the primary skill
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Teaching:
elementary, secondary, post-secondary
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Translation:
civil, governmental
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Interpretation:
civil, governmental |
Careers
where the foreign language is the secondary skill
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Social
and medical services
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Law
and law enforcement
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Business
and manufacturing
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Government
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Museum
and information services
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What
Proficiency and Knowledge Are Needed?
Careers
where the foreign language is the primary skill
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advanced
proficiency or higher in the four language skills: speaking, writing,
listening,
and reading
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advanced
knowledge and understanding of the culture(s) of the foreign language
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first-hand
experience living, working, and/or studying in the country of the
foreign language
highly desirable if not expected |
Careers
where the foreign language is the secondary skill
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level
of proficiency directly related to the importance of the foreign language
as a secondary
skill
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knowledge
and understanding of the culture(s) of the foreign language
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first-hand
experience living, working, and/or studying in the country of the
foreign language
desirable
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job
status and salary directly related to the importance of the foreign language
as a secondary
skill |
CAREERS
USING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Foreign
Language Majors could pursue a variety of career opportunities reflective
of their interests, values, personal style and skills. Some career opportunities
may require advanced study.
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Foreign
Language Teacher/Tutor/Adviser |
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Communications/Media
Specialist |
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Foreign
Service Officer |
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Interpreter/Translator |
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Customs/Immigration
Agent |
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Law
Enforcement Officer/CIA/FBI |
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Advertising
Specialist |
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International
Researcher |
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Cultural
Officer |
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International
Finance/Business Consultant |
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Journalist/Editor/Copywriter |
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Human
Resources Specialist |
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Social
Worker |
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Hotel/Restaurant
Manager |
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Travel
Agent/Tour Guide |
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Librarian |
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Medical
Doctor/Nurse/Health Care |
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Worker |
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Administrative
Assistant/Secretary |
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Flight
Attendant |
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Missionary |
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Peace
Corps/VISTA/UNESCO |
Careers
in Foreign Languages: A Select Bibliography
DeGalan, Julie
and Stephen Lambert. Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors.
Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1994.
Halloran,
Edward J. Careers in International Business. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career
Horizons, 1996.
Rivers, Wilga
M. Opportunities in Foreign Language Careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM
Career Horizons, 1998.
Seelye, H.
Ned and J. Lawrence Day. Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados &
Other
Multilingual Types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1992.
Ashland University
Department
of Foreign Languages
401 College
Avenue
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OH 44805
800-882-1548
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