Certificate in Modern Languages
The Certificate in Modern Languages is a 30-credit certificate drawn from a mix of courses in Modern Languages and other departments. It provides you with a highly professional and yet practical approach to the study of the languages of your choice. It offers you exposure to studies in your chosen language of speciality while at the same time directing you to studies in other disciplines such as Anthropology, Communications, Geography, History and Philosophy. This creates a synthesis of interest that benefits you in your future academic or professional career.
Certificate Requirements
The requirements of the Certificate (30 credits) will include:
- Four core courses (twelve credits) in the same language, e.g.
- Two MODL language courses (six credits) in another language
- Three courses (9 credits) of the following:
MODL 1131, MODL 1132, MODL 2231, MODL 2232
In French upper level courses could be taken instead, e.g.
MODL 1111, MODL 1112, MODL 2211, MODL 2212
| ANTH 1100 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology |
| CMNS 1104 or | Foundations of Intercultural Communication |
| CMNS 1217 | Multicultural Interpersonal Workplace Communication |
| ENGL 1101 or | Canadian Literature |
| ENGL 1102 | Major Themes in Literature (designated sections for Intercultural and International Studies) |
| ECON 1103 | Globalization and the World Economy |
| Any HIST course | |
| HUMS 1171 or | World Religions – Oriental |
| HUMS 1172 | World Religions - Occidental |
| IDST 1103 | Introduction to Intercultural/International Studies |
| Any other MODL (up to six credits) | |
| PHIL 1135 or | Asian Philosophy |
| PHIL 1170 | Philosophy and Religion |
| POLI 1103 | Introduction to World Politics |
| One elective (3 credits), no MODL |
For further information contact Ulrike Ebeling, Chair of Modern Languages, 604-527-5205.
Students interested in pursuing an Associate of Arts Degree should consult an Academic advisor before choosing their Certificate courses.