Language and Culture
When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A. in Language and Culture, and find out about program requirements, courses, and the program faculty.
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Career Possibilities
ACQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to interact with people of different backgrounds in various situations
- Reading critically
- Adapting to other cultures
- Communicating between cultures
- Evaluating information
- Ability to translate
- Collaborating as part of a team
- Reporting and editing
CAREER TITLES
- Advertising Manager
- Art Dealer
- Court Interpreter
- Customs Agent
- Director of Study Abroad Programs
- Drug Enforcement Agent
- ESL Teacher
- Foreign Correspondent
- Foreign Service Officer
- Hotel Manager
- Immigration Agent
- Importer/Exporter
- International Banking Officer
- Journalist
- Language Specialist
- Lawyer
- Linguist
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- Pharmaceutical Rep.
- Professor
- Reporter
- Teacher
- Tour Guide
- Translator/Interpreter
- Travel Agent
- Writer
TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE
- Educational Institutions
- Corporate Firms (in US and in Foreign Countries)
- Commercial Language Schools
- Government Agencies
- Non Profit Organizations
- Translation Agencies
- Broadcasting Companies
- Museums
- Publishers
- Hospitals
CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
www.cfr.org - Council on Foreign Relations
www.state.gov - U.S. Department of State
www.actfl.org -American Counsel on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook
JOB SEARCH LINKS
www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.bilingualcareer.com - Match bilingual applicants with satisfying jobs
www.jobsabroad.com - Opportunities around the globe
www.footprintsrecruiting.com - Teacher placement and support agency for schools South Korea, Taiwan and China
www.overseasjobs.com - International job opportunities for professionals, expatriates & adventure seekers
www.bunac.org - Work, Volunteer and Teach Abroad
BOOKS AVAILABLE AT CDC
- Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors
- Careers for Foreign Languages Aficionados
- Careers in Foreign Language
- Career Opportunities in Travel and Tourism
- International Job Finder
- Jobs and Careers Abroad
- Overseas Summer Jobs
- International Internships and Volunteer Programs