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Description of French Major
Students in every field benefit from proficiency in a modern language, because it develops critical-thinking skills and understanding of their own first language. Another language broadens appreciation for one’s culture and that of others. It prepares one for active citizenship in an increasingly multicultural and multilingual world.
In a highly competitive world, with an ever more intricate global economy, proficiency in at least one additional language represents an invaluable asset. It opens wide opportunities for careers in business, law, government, communication, medicine, and many other fields.
We recommend a major in a modern language or a double major including a modern language, to all students pursuing a bachelor’s degree on this campus.
The modern language options at IU Southeast are:
• French
• German
• Spanish
RELATED SKILLS: Speaking to groups Clarifying ideas Understanding historical language change Interpret data Comparing translations interpretations Working with original sources in many fields Collaborate as part of a team Acknowledging value systems Listening carefully Designing instruments Reading for content and structure Working with research subjects Understanding cultural diversity Adapting to other cultures
Reading/writing another language
Write clearly
Interview non-judgmentally
Communicate between cultures
Assessing needs
Weighing values
Explore Majors - What Can I Do With A Major In?
Your major is not your career. Of course it can be.
A chemistry major can become a chemist, a history major can become an historian. But it is much more likely that your career choices will be enormously varied, and not tied to a specific major at all.
The 21st century workplace will challenge you to have many different jobs and most probably multiple careers. Your major will provide you a broad range of skills which will enable you to stay marketable in the fast-changing work world.
As you explore majors, be sure and take advantage of the following areas: college course bulletin, professors, upperclassmen, college alumni, family, friends and your Career Development Center Networking Program -- most importantly, don't panic! We're here to help.
In addition to the majors listed at the right, IU Southeast offers a number of certificate programs and academic minors to help students round out or expand their academic profile.
Learn more about our certificate programs and minors.
