LANG 1300 - Languages for the Professionals: Variable Topics

Credits: 3

Description: In this course, students develop cultural awareness and learn how to navigate certain aspects of professions as they are practiced in other countries. The course is intended for beginner adult learners, specifically for professionals who plan to pursue careers in a multilingual setting. Students engage in a Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) approach, which includes in-class interactions, case studies, grammar, and vocabulary for professionals in a variety of fields (such as public health, information technology, real estate, human resources, customer service, business, banking, etc.). Coursework is rooted in concrete practices built around essential words, phrases, and structures that support basic yet effective communication in the workplace.