The Center for World Languages and Cultures (CWLC)’s micro-credential programs allow learners to connect their language learning to other areas of expertise and/or their professional fields. 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.
A micro-credential is a small class, workshop or program that students can enroll in to gain relevant skills needed for today's workforce. Learners have the opportunity to earn a DU Credly badge upon completion of these courses. A digital badge is a visual representation of having earned a micro-credential and can be shared online to showcase the earner's achievement.
What Sets CWLC Micro-Credential Programs Apart
Instructors trained in both second language acquisition and the teaching of languages for specific purposes
Short, focused courses to reach profession-specific outcomes
Real world, contemporary topics and assignments
Development of e-portfolios to demonstrate new skills and language abilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Courses
Spanish for Professions
This course provides learners with the language skills necessary to succeed in various professional settings where Spanish is required. By focusing on both language and cultural awareness, learners will be well-prepared to navigate professional interactions with Spanish speakers, whether in the U.S., online, or abroad. In this course, students will also learn how to engage successfully in various steps of the application process in Spanish.
This course prepares learners to communicate effectively in French in a professional setting related to the field of international relations. Learners will further develop language proficiency by completing professional tasks in authentic situations. Upon successful completion of all course assignments, learners will earn a badge that demonstrates their skills acquisition. Assessments include the preparation of a portfolio and an oral presentation.
Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.
