Micro-Credential Programs

What Sets CWLC Micro-Credential Programs Apart

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  Instructors trained in both second language acquisition and the teaching of languages for specific purposes 

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  Short, focused courses to reach profession-specific outcomes  

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  Real world, contemporary topics and assignments  

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  Development of e-portfolios to demonstrate new skills and language abilities 

Languages for Professions

Languages for Professions courses aim to help learners further their language skills and cultural competencies in specific academic disciplines and professional contexts. In these courses, students will complete tasks related to a given professional domain and discuss situations relevant to their field of study or their professional setting. Learners have the opportunity to earn a DU Credly badge upon completion of these courses.

Examples of courses in development are Spanish for Health and Human Services and French for Professional Communication.

Courses are open to undergraduate, graduate students, and community members with an intermediate mid-level of language proficiency. Courses are taught in the target language. 

Please contact CWLC Director Virginie Cassidy at Virginie.Cassidy@du.edu if you are interested in the development of other courses.

Register for Current Courses

• French for International Relations 1

  Are you ready to communicate effectively in French and to develop intercultural competencies required to pursue collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making in the context of international relations?

  Examples of tasks are: communicate professionally with your future colleagues, organize an event and design official invitations, report on current events of the Francophone world, identify a mission and convince partners to join your project, describe the humanitarian/political situation of a Francophone country. 

• French for Professional Communication

  Would you like to communicate effectively in French in professional contexts? In this course, you will further develop language proficiency by completing professional tasks in authentic situations, and learn how to engage successfully in various steps of the job application process in French.

• Spanish for Professions

  Would you like to acquire necessary the language skills to succeed in a variety of professional settings where Spanish is required? By focusing on both language and cultural awareness, you will be well-prepared to navigate professional interactions with Spanish speakers, whether in the U.S., online, or abroad. In this course, you will also learn how to engage successfully in various steps of the application process in Spanish.