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Overview At California State University Chico, majoring in an international language means studying the language, literature, and culture of the countries concerned. Knowledge of an international language deepens understanding of one's own culture and language and contributes toward a greater appreciation of other cultures. The Asian Studies program is offered at The Department of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures' goals and objectives for our students are:Development of professional and marketable mastery of communicative skills in one or more foreign languages other than English;Appropriation of linguistic skills, transferable selectively to a wide range of practical options, including--but not limited to--mass media, higher education, travel/leisure enterprises, the performing arts, teaching, diplomacy, law enforcement, military intelligence, the space program, business/marketing, international banking, politics, the Peace Corps, etc.;Acquisition of knowledge and sensitivity about one or more literary and cultural heritages/traditions other than those of English-speaking countries;Internalization of the principle of diversity as one of the cornerstones of personal, national, and international relationships, and promotion of its inherent values in the world at large;Achievement of a high degree of information literacy by accessing national and international sources, and judicious evaluation of the same for form, value, and content.The department's Multimedia Language Learning Center allows faculty and students to use technology to further the acquisition of world languages and cultural awareness. The applications of this technology enhance the department's capability to fulfill its mission in teaching and learning.Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Portuguese, and Russian are offered through the intermediate level depending on student demand. Greek and Latin may also be offered.Career OutlookA degree in an international language increases employment prospects with employers such as the government, multinational corporations, airlines, shipping companies, wineries, travel agencies, hospitals, education, technology, and music. Language competency in a world language is necessary in different international programs (international relations, international business) and area studies programs (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and Pacific Basin). I want to find another Bachelor Course

The department offers majors and minors in Asian Studies, French, German, Latin American Studies, and Spanish; a minor in African Studies, European Studies, Italian, Japanese, and Middle Eastern Studies. The French and Spanish programs offer honors in the major.At California State University Chico, all courses are taught in the target language unless otherwise indicated in the course description.

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Area & Cultural StudiesLanguagesEducational Research

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English Requirements

PTEMin 47
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 61

Other Requirements

1Have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE);Have completed with grades of C or better each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements also known as the “a-g” pattern (see “Subject Requirements”).

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