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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS?Because the world no longer has any boundaries, it becomes crucial to study the languages and cultures of different nations. The study of foreign languages contributes significantly to the improvement of international relations and cross-cultural understanding. Along the same lines, linguistics studies the evolution of these languages, their functioning, and their meanings. One of the most valuable things you acquire through an Arts degree are transferable skills; skills you can transport from one job to another. These skills are very important and requested by many employers. Languages and Linguistics graduates acquire transferable skills such as organizing text, formulating, comprehending the command of grammar and vocabulary in different languages, communicating and criticizing ideas, analyzing data and auditory recordings, understanding historical language change, and understanding other cultures. These skills are valuable in different fields like audiology and language pathology, artificial intelligence, teaching, editing and publishing, translating, foreign correspondence, travel industry, import/export companies, international businesses, airports, museums, and provincial and federal government. The UNB Career Resource Centre, located on the second floor of the C.C. Jones Student Services Centre, contains a number of books and other interesting information on the field of Languages and Linguistics. Don't forget to visit us!
Sample job titles for Languages and linguistics undergraduates:
(some may require additional education and/or training beyond the undergraduate degree)
Note: The numbers next to the job titles refer to the National Occupational Classification (NOC); a career resource which contains valuable occupational information that is available at the Career Resource Centre (CRC). This information was gathered from the Career Resource Centre and the following websites:
- University of Delaware - Career Services Center
Do you want to learn more???These virtual resources will give you more insight on your options with an Languages and linguistics degree, as well as some other useful information for graduates:
* UNB department of Culture and Language Studies * Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council http://www.cttic.org/mission.asp
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