Applied Languages & Intercultural Studies

Georgia Institute of Technology

United States of America, Atlanta

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Georgia Institute of Technology

United States of America , Atlanta

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 85

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,046 / credit

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Applied Languages & Intercultural Studies

About

The School of Modern Languages offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (ALIS) with separate language concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. The B.S. in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies equips students with 21st-century foreign language study and expertise that acknowledges a rapidly globalizing world.

The B.S. in ALIS is more than language study. As an international institution located in the global hub that is Atlanta, Georgia Tech sits at the intersection of global culture and innovation. Our degree recognizes that it is no longer enough to learn a new language if it is not accompanied with applicable skills for emerging industries, real-world problem-solving, and sustainable development. The B.S. in ALIS takes an intercultural and interdisciplinary approach that trains students in their language concentration, as well as in linguistics, literature, media, cultural studies, comparative analysis, and critical awareness.

The B.S. in ALIS program is designed around the cultural perspectives, industry knowledge, humanities skills, and technological innovation required to participate and thrive in the current competitive global market. By coupling advanced language skills with intercultural competence, ALIS majors are positioned to work in a variety of fields that include: local and national government; non-profits and NGOs; healthcare and medicine; international business, law, and trade; global affairs and public policy; new media development and web design; journalism, marketing, and advertising.

Students in this program take 30 credit hours of advanced language study at the 3000-/4000-level, although students may count CHIN 2002/FREN 2002/GRMN 2002/KOR 2002/JAPN 2002/RUSS 2002/SPAN 2002 (or CHIN 2501, FREN 2005, KOR 2692, RUSS 2692) for 3 of the 30 credits. In addition, students must complete an 18-credit-hour concentration in an approved cluster, which consists of coursework applied toward certificates, minors, additional degrees, or study-abroad programs. A total of 12 credit hours from the language electives for the ALIS Major Requirements or from the Approved Cluster must be completed abroad in the language of study.

The B.S. in ALIS degree program is intentionally flexible with a high number of free electives, which allows students to combine it with another major or minor(s).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements for Application

Transcripts for each year of secondary school study completed
Predicted IB scores are strongly recommended

Credentials Needed to Enroll

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Additional Comments

There is no minimum IB score needed to apply, but to be competitive, students should have mostly scores of 6 and 7.
Higher Level Math and Sciences courses are encouraged but not required to be competitive for admission.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,046 / credit

Application Fee

USD 85

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