The Language Center at Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) will introduce German and Italian to its growing roster of language programmes, starting from Spring 2017.
Registration for the Spring term at the Center is currently open for all programmes, namely Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese, in addition to the newly added German and Italian, and will remain open for enrolment until January 10.
The German language programme is offered in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region, and is structured around the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), with six levels of proficiency. Students can pursue their studies in accordance with the expectations for passing the “Goethe-Zertifikat” exam.
The Italian language programme is currently offered at the beginner's level, best suited for people who have not studied the language before. The class is conducted entirely in Italian in a fun and interactive setting. The Language Center at TII is made available to the University community and the general public to help meet foreign language needs.
Dr Milena Savova, Director of the Language Center, said: “In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to communicate effectively has become crucial in our diverse society and much sought-after in the job market. Learning another language or even a third, fourth and fifth, can open so many doors no matter what your field is. The addition of Italian and German enrich our offering which will hopefully continue to expand over the coming years.”
Acquiring language in its cultural context is an integral part of the Center’s teaching philosophy, with a rich calendar of cultural events related to language learning available to its students.
Students interested in the newly offered programmes will have the opportunity to experience a free sampler class and information session on January 9 prior to the registration deadline, to give them an idea of the style and format of classes.
