Programs

Wondering where you can go in languages at TRU?  Here are some of your options as we build towards offering more degrees:

Certificate in World Languages and Cultures

In a global environment, broad-based formal instruction in language and culture is of the utmost importance. Employers in all fields recognize that to be competitive and successful, their companies and employees must demonstrate increased knowledge, sensitivity and appreciation of other cultures. The Certificate in World Languages and Cultures meets this need as it educates successful graduates to better serve an increasing market of global and intercultural travelers and to communicate more effectively with contacts worldwide.  The goal of the program is to provide students with a solid academic base in world languages and cultures through a combination of language and culture courses and field schools/study abroad.

Program requirements

12 credits of language instruction in 2 different languages at the 1XX level

6 credits of languages instruction at the 2XX level

3 credits in cultural theory at the 2nd- or 3rd-year level from List A: Cultural Theory Courses

3 or more credits of an ML-approved, cultural/language-oriented field school or credits earned through study abroad

12 credits of electives in at least 3 different disciplines from List B:  Electives

TOTAL CREDITS:  36

For more information, please see the B.A. Advisor. 

Certificate in Modern Languages (French)

Program Requirements

FREN 1100/1200 Intermediate French

FREN 1110/1210 1st Year University French

FREN 2110/2210 Studies in French Language and Composition

Plus any two other approved modern language courses at the 100 level

TOTAL CREDITS:  24

Associate of Arts (Modern Languages)

May be completed in French, Spanish, German or Japanese

Program Requirements
General Requirements	60 credits of 1st and 2nd-year B.C. University Transfer courses
	Cumulative GPA of 2.0 of all courses counting towards the credential
Specific Requirements	6 credits of 1st-year English
	36 credits in Arts including:  - 6 credits in Social Sciences - 6 credits in Humanities (including the Creative and Performing Arts)
	24 credits of Arts which must include 18 credits of 2nd-year Arts in two or more subject areas (disciplines)
	9 semester credits in Science, including 3 semester credits of Math or Statistics or Computing Science, and 3 credits in a lab science
	9 semester credits of 1st- or 2nd-year courses
TOTAL CREDITS:  60