B.A. in Critical Languages and International Studies
This Critical Languages and International Studies degree at the University of Texas at Arlington prepares students for careers in global affairs and international business, and emphasizes less commonly taught languages and cultures of critical significance in Texas and the United States, as well as in international economic and geopolitical arenas.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
January, May, August
Tuition Fee
$27,494 per year
Location
Texas City, United States
About the program
Learning other languages has always formed a critical part of a well-rounded education. In today’s global economy, the ability to communicate in languages other than one’s own has become an increasingly valuable asset sought after by employers across the public and private sectors.
Our substantive programs prepare students for success in an increasingly interconnected world, in fields such as the language services industry—interpreting, localization, and translation; education; research; writing, publishing, and the media; health, legal, and social services; business; government; international relations; the cultural heritage sector—museums, libraries, and archives.
The goal of Critical Languages and International Studies degree at The University of Texas at Arlington is to develop deep translingual and transcultural competence. In view of these aims, MODL provides a full range of language offerings from beginning to advanced courses in a variety of world languages. In addition to development in the four basic language skills — speaking, listening, reading, and writing — a major aim is to gain understanding of the diversity of human culture as represented in several of the world’s languages, literatures, and other cultural media.
Career Opportunities
- Interpreter
- Translator
- English as a foreign language teacher
- International development worker
- Diplomacy
- Broadcast Journalist
- Logistics and Distribution Manager
Courses Included
- Beginning Chinese
- Intermediate Chinese
- Beginning German
- Intermediate German
- Beginning Korean
- Intermediate Korean
- Beginning Russian
- Intermediate Russian