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over 25 different languages to study through department-run courses,ÌýALTEC non-credit language classes,Ìýthe Directed Independent Language Study (DILS) program, and through the School of Continuing Education. There are also many study abroad opportunities available at °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼, where students can develop language skills in a country where the language is spoken. Here are some reasons why students are choosing to study a world language at CU:
- °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Education Abroad has over 400 different programs for students who want to travel abroad to improve their world language and intercultural skills.
- Many language departments provide B.A./M.A., M.A. and PhD programs to further their students’ academic and professional careers.
- CU offers courses in the less commonly studied languages that are only available at very few universities in North America.
- There are numerous scholarships offered through °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼, language departments, and cultural organizations to help students afford study abroad programs.
- Most departments offer tutors to help students on their language learning journey.
- The Modified Language Program (MLP) and Disability Services Office offer alternatives to help to make world language classes accessible to students with disabilities.
- ALTEC’s multimedia library has numerous film, audio, and text resources for students wanting to improve their language skills.
- All language departments and many student organizations host events that help students improve their language skills and build a global community on campus.
- Many departments offer culture and literature courses taught in a world language and this allow students to develop interdisciplinary skills in that language.
- °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Career Services has many useful resources to help students find a job related to their area of study.