Modern Languages

Description

Specialists in modern languages become teachers, translators, interpreters, linguists or language consultants. World language study also can lead to careers in the State Department, Defense Department, U.S. Information Agency, CIA, National Security Agency and many other government agencies. American and international companies often seek prospective employees with knowledge of other languages.

Employment opportunities also exist in tourism, journalism, library science, computer technology, and a range of related academic, professional and service fields. For students planning to attend graduate school, at least one world language is indispensable.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline May (for Fall intake), October (for Spring intake) Tuition fee

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 827 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per credit hour

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 124 credit hours
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Students wishing to major in modern languages should enroll in the Bachelor of Arts degree. Majors in French, German and Spanish follow a curriculum designed for their respective language and meet the general requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Students majoring in a language must either receive a grade of “C” or higher in all courses counted toward the major or have a GPA of at least 2.5 in all courses counted toward the major. Literature courses in translation will not apply toward the major.

Bachelor’s degree:

• French
• German
• Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree ‘‘with distinction’’

Minor

Students wishing to minor in modern languages may do so in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian or Spanish. Literature courses in translation may not be applied toward the minor.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

International admission:

• Online international student undergraduate application
• $80 USD application fee
• A copy of your passport photo page
• Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf) and bank statement
• High school and university transcripts

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Accreditation

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Located in a community with nearly 60,000 people and more than 24,000 students, we are able to provide a safe and supportive environment for our students.

Kansas State University has 3 campus locations, two of which, Manhattan and Salina, have complete academic programs and on-campus housing. Olathe is the third and newest extension of the university, focusing on collaborating with industry and Kansas City K-12 schools.

Accreditation:

Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools since 1916.