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Sample Career Options
Note: Additional training and education may be required.
- bilingual officer
- communications specialist
- cultural officer
- customs/immigration officer
- dialect coach
- editor
- ESL instructor
- exchange program coordinator
- film translator (dubbing)
- flight attendant
- foreign correspondent
- foreign services officer
- import/export trader
- international conference planner
- interpreter
- language consultant
- librarian
- linguist
- multicultural relations manager
- policy analyst
- speech-language pathologist
- teacher/educator
- translator
Sample Industries / Types of Employers
- conference/convention centres
- educational institutions
- entertainment industry
- government
- hospitality industry
- international businesses
- law enforcement organizations
- media organizations
- non-profit organizations
- publishing organizations
- travel/tourism industry
Online Resources
- Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario
- The Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers
- Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council
- Chartered Institute of Linguists
- International Federation of Translators
More career resources are available through Navigator.
Pathway to Faculty of Education: French
Priority consideration to Faculty of Education: French
The Opportunity
As a graduate of the Honours French program or the Honours BA in Languages program, you will have the opportunity to gain a proprity consideration into the WLU Faculty of Education. Here are the criteria you have to meet:
- GPAs of 75% or above in your most recent credits.
- Experience Profile *score of 30 over 50 or higher, including 50 or more hours of relevant experience with children or youth
- Successful completion of the written and oral exam, proctored by the Laurier Faculty of Education**
- Satisfaction of the prerequisites of the French as a Second teachable (does not apply to Primary/Junior applicants)
- This offer will be extended to up to 5 applicants per year in Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate, not to exceed a total of 8 over both programs.
How to Apply
- By Dec. 1, ask Dr. Newland, langandlitadvising@wlu.ca to add you to the list of those applying to the automatic stream for the B.Ed.
- Enter an application into the Teacher Education application System.
- Complete an experience profile and submit it to the Faculty of Education.
- Submit a transcript and the experience profile by Dec. 7. Your admission will be confirmed by Feb. 1. A final transcript must be submitted by June 30.
For further information:
- Contact the Dean of the Faculty of Education: cwh@wlu.ca
- Consult the Faculty of Education website
* Consult the Faculty of Education website for more information about the experience profile requirements
** See the Faculty of Education website for more details about the exam
Laurier Grads are Successful
Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation
- administrative assistant
- assistant editor
- bilingual business development
- bilingual customer service representative
- bilingual document specialist
- communications coordinator
- copywriter/editor
- English teaching assistant abroad
- financial advisor
- flight attendant
- investment associate
- language teaching assistant
- tutor
- youth instructor
Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation
- Master’s degree: Linguistics, Speech Pathology, French Studies, French Literature, Hispanic Literature, Translation and Interpretation, Business Economics, Industrial Relations, Applied Politics, Communication and Culture, Management and Marketing, International Relations.
- College program: Public Relations, International Development, Paralegal, Human Resources, Private Investigations, Public Service, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies.
- Bachelor's degree: Education, Translation, Business.
Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation
- administrative coordinator
- assistant travel manager
- bilingual resolution case manager
- bilingual resources coordinator
- community and portfolio relations
- digital strategy and integration analyst
- finance administrator
- flight attendant
- human resources business coordinator
- international policy analyst
- international recruitment and admissions coordinator
- lawyer
- legal assistant
- localization manager
- multilingual customer support representative
- online education consultant
- policy and issues analyst
- property manager
- sales support administrator
- teacher
- translator
- visual merchandising manager
- writer
Develop Your Knowledge and Skills
Employers identify these competencies as very important when recruiting entry-level candidates. As a Laurier student, you gain these skills through the opportunities available to you.
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- French Fren Click this tab to view content pertaining to French
- Spanish Span Click this tab to view content pertaining to Spanish
Functional Knowledge
- Acquire a high proficiency in both written and oral skills in French and Spanish, and a working knowledge of a third language (Arabic, German or Italian).
- Display a good understanding of French, Francophone and Hispanic cultures.
- Understand the development of language and the interaction between culture and language.
- Acquire knowledge of cultural differences in communication and interpretation of language and information.
- Recognize cultural difference and nuances when planning and organizing events and activities.
- Refine language skills and show an appreciation for culture through the opportunity to study abroad.
- Discover how information is sourced, valued and used in creating new knowledge.
Collaboration/Teamwork
- Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
- Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.
Communication
- Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
- Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.
Problem Solving
- Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
- Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
- Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
- Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
- Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.
- Demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills to use in further studies or your future careers.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrate a good understanding of French and Francophone cultures.
- Understand the development of language and the interaction between culture and language.
- Acquire knowledge of cultural differences in communication and interpretation of language and information.
- Recognize cultural differences and nuances when planning and organizing events and activities.
- Discover how information is sourced, valued and used in creating new knowledge.
Collaboration/Teamwork
- Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
- Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.
Communication
- Develop a high proficiency in both written and oral skills in French.
- Translate written or spoken information in a way which accurately conveys the intended message including context, emotions and cultural subtleties.
- Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
- Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.
Problem Solving
- Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
- Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
- Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
- Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
- Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.
Functional Knowledge
- Display a high proficiency in both written and oral skills in Spanish.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Spanish and Latin American literatures and cultures.
- Understand the development of language and the interaction between culture and language.
- Acquire knowledge of cultural differences in communication and interpretation of language and information.
- Recognize cultural differences and nuances when planning and organizing events and activities.
- Discover how information is sourced, valued and used in creating new knowledge.
Collaboration/Teamwork
- Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
- Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.
Communication
- Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
- Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.
Problem Solving
- Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
- Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
- Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
- Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
- Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.