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East Asian Language Studies
East Asian Language Studies will provide you with solid training in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in the two main East Asian languages, namely Chinese and Japanese.
Key Skills & Knowledge
Critical Thinking: Creative thinking; Evaluating Ideas, theories and evidence; Interdisciplinary perspective
Cross-cultural Communication: Intercultural Awareness; Sensitivity to cultural viewpoints; Multi-cultural appreciation
Interpretation: Understanding and interpreting culture, religion and beliefs; Interpret historical ideas in a modern context
Oral and written communication: Gather & disseminate information; Compiling observations and data into comprehensive reports
Research: Observe people and things; Analysis and synthesis of information; Literary analysis; Summarize ideas; Planning and organization skills
Aptitude for Language and Acquisition: Understanding of language structures; Command of grammar and syntax; Knowledge of vocabulary and grammar; Evaluate translations and original texts
Attention to Detail: Editing and Revision
Sample Job Titles
Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo
- Communications Specialist
- Community Affairs Coordinator
- Consumer Advocate
- Cultural Affairs Officer
- Customs/Immigration Officer
- ESL Teacher
- Foreign Student Advisor
- Grammar School Teacher
- Import/Export Coordinator
- International Banking Loan Officer
- International Business Consultant
- International Relations Specialist
- Interpreter
- Lobbyist
- Market Research Specialist
- Professor/Teacher
- Public Administrator
- Public Policy Specialist
- Translator
Potential Industries
- Advertising & Marketing
- Broadcasting – Radio and TV
- Civil Service
- Communications
- Cultural Consultation
- Culture and Recreation
- Customs
- Diplomatic Services
- Editing
- Education
- Educational Materials Development
- Events and Festival Management
- Foreign Affairs
- Government
- Hospitality
- Immigration Services
- International Agencies
- Insurance
- International Business
- Interpretation
- Museum & Heritage
- Non-Profit & NGOs
- Oil & Gas
- Policy & Planning
- Publishing
- Tourism & Travel
- Translation and Interpretation
- Writing
Associations & Professional Development
- Asia Society
- Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta
- Association for Asian Studies
- Calgary Chinese Community Service Association
- Chinese Language Teachers Association
- Canadian Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Association
- Canadian Translators, Terminologists, and Interpreters Council
- International Association of Translators and Interpreters
- International Studies Association
- National Association of Asian American Professionals
Additional Resources
Did you know?
Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development. These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work. Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.
Publications
- Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and Other Multilingual Types by J. Laurence DayISBN: 0071482172Publication Date: 2007-09-10
- Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors by Stephen Lambert; Julie DeGalanISBN: 0071476148Publication Date: 2007-03-16
- Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors by Blythe CamensonISBN: 0071482148Publication Date: 2007-09-11
Key Contacts
Faculty Contact
Arts Students' Centre
Social Sciences Building, SS102
T: 403.220-6318
E: ascarts@ucalgary.ca
W: arts.ucalgary.ca/advising
Clubs on Campus:
Japanese Conversation and Culture Club
University of Calgary Japanese Literacy Club
Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers
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