Scope of Foreign Language Courses

In the current era of globalization and industrialization, difference in language is an obstacle in communication. Everyone should be comfortable while talking with another person whether he is from our own country or from abroad. Knowledge of at least one foreign language is the demand and need of rapidly changing time. Language skill is very essential in the professions like travel and tourism industry, hotels, business etc. Realizing this fact, several institutes have started the courses regarding foreign languages. Most of the people are attracted towards this career option due to wide of foreign language courses. India is rapidly progressing in the field of foreign languages.Scope of foreign language courses in India Career in foreign languages is a good choice for a bright future. India has many well-established international companies. These companies require foreign language expertise for transactions, reporting and translation of documents. Due to amazing scope of foreign language courses, they are gaining tremendous popularity among the people.
Knowledge of foreign language is considered as an additional qualification. Once the individual gets trained in foreign languages, many job opportunities in different fields are waiting for him. The employment options are available in teaching, diplomatic services, travel and tourism, air hostesses and flight stewards, interpreters, translators in Government sectors, industries and Research Organizations, in hotels, multi-national companies and as Public Relation Officers. Foreign language courses in India Due to vast scope in foreign language courses, plenty of students opt for courses in various languages. Some of the major languages that are taught in India are French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and Persian. Bachelor's degree course in foreign language is 3-year full time program. The candidate should have completed 10+2 in any discipline. Integrated Master's course in foreign languages is the five years program. The graduate or undergraduate students can apply for the course. Diploma or Certificate courses of 6 months to 1 year are also available. After completion of bachelor's course, one can progress for M.A. M.Phil and Ph.D program in foreign language. Institutes in India offering foreign language courses Considering the increasing of foreign language courses, majority of the colleges in India have started various courses. Some of the popular institutes in India are School of Languages in Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, University of Pune, Benaras Hindu University, University of Delhi, Alliance Francasie, Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages in Hyderabad, Ram Krishna Mission in Kolkata and Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai.

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