Foreign Language Courses in india

In the age of globalization, difference in languages should not become a barrier in communication. Keeping this fact in mind various institutions have started offering foreign language courses. Multinational companies have started investing in the Indian market in huge proportions. These MNCs needs their reports, transactions and other documents to be translated. This is another reason why foreign language courses are gaining in popularity.

Qualifications for Language Courses

There are several universities and other institutes offering courses on foreign languages. The major languages on which these courses are offered are French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Persian and Chinese. However, candidates need to satisfy the eligibility criteria for getting admission to the courses available.

The courses and their details are -

Bachelor's degree course in foreign language, Duration: 3 years, Eligibility: candidates must have completed their 10+2 examination in any stream.
Integrated Master's course in Foreign Languages, duration: 5 years, Eligibility: undergraduate or graduate candidates can apply.
Diploma or Certificate courses. Duration: 6 months - 1 year, Eligibility: 10+2
M.A, Duration: 2 years, Eligibility: graduation in the language applied for.
M.Phil, Eligibility: M.A in the language applied for
Ph.D, Eligibility: M.A in the language applied for.

The various Institutes offering these courses are -

School of Languages - Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL) - Hyderabad
Benaras Hindu University - Varanasi
University of Delhi - New Delhi
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Languages - New Delhi
Alliance Francasie - 15 branches across the country.
Max Mueller Bhavan- major metros.
Indo - Italian Chamber of Commerce - Mumbai
Japanese Information and Cultural Center - New Delhi
Ram Krishna Mission - Kolkata
Indo-Japan Chamber Of Commerce & Industry, No.21, K.B. Dasan Road, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018
Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune
Rajasthan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Benefits of Language Courses

In this present era of liberalization and globalization, learning of foreign languages is an additional boost to an individual who would like to develop his career and move forward in life. The courses on foreign languages taught in India help in improving the proficiency of individuals by imparting detailed knowledge to them on grammar and structure of the language. Once these individuals are trained in one or more foreign languages they are ready for job opportunities in diverse fields.

Scope in India

Individuals trained in foreign languages can find jobs in the following sectors within India:

Diplomatic Services
As teachers
As translators in industries, Government Sectors and Research Organizations.
As interpreters
As Tourist Guides
As Air Hostesses and Flight Stewards
In hotels, in various levels of hotel management
As Freelancers
As Public Relation Officers.

Scope Abroad of Language Course

Foreign language experts can find jobs in multinational companies outside India. The UNO appoints foreign language experts for six international languages through an entrance examination. International organizations also hire translators. Trained individuals can find jobs as interpreters in international seminars as well.