Academic Certificate in Italian Language and Culture
The Academic Certificate in Italian Language and Culture Provides students with a broad knowledge and cultural foundation necessary for understanding the culture and society of Italy. One cannot really understand the culture without being exposed to the language that is shaping it, and one cannot understand the political and economic dynamics of a society without knowing its cultural foundations. The cornerstone of the Certificate is an expertise in Italian Language and Culture.
The program is available to degree-seeking students. The Certificate in Italian Language and Culture is awarded by the Department of Modern Languages at FIU.
Certificate in German Language and Culture
The Certificate in German Language and Culture provides students with a broad knowledge and cultural foundation necessary for understanding the cultures and societies of the German speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxemburg and Liechtenstein). One cannot really understand the culture without being exposed to the languages that are shaping it, and one cannot understand the political and economic dynamics of a society without knowing its cultural foundations. The cornerstone of the Certificate is an expertise in German language and culture. The Certificate is designed with an interdisciplinary perspective exposing students to the world of German speaking countries through history, political science, philosophy, religion, music, cinema, arts and architecture.
The program is available to degree-seeking students and it is awarded by the Department of Modern Languages at FIU.
Certificate in Languages and Cultures of North Africa
The Certificate in Languages and Cultures of North Africa provides students with a broad knowledge, giving them cultural keys for a better understanding of the Arab World in its global interactions. One cannot really understand a culture without being exposed to the languages that are shaping it and one cannot really understand the political dynamics of Arab societies without knowing their cultural foundations. An expertise in Arabic language and/or French is the cornerstone of the certificate. It is designed with an interdisciplinary and transnational perspective, taking into account the complex dynamics between North Africa and the Arab diaspora in Europe and in the US. With a particular emphasis on languages and culture, the certificate exposes students to North Africa through history, political science, gender studies, diaspora studies, literature and cinema.
The program is only available to degree-seeking students.
Certificate in Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture Studies
This certificate, which is only granted to degree-seeking students, is offered as an alternative to the Portuguese major. It equips students who have majors/minors in other departments with highly satisfactory competence in Portuguese and a positive understanding of Brazilian culture.
Our program offers some special features for majors, minors, and certificate students. It offers the opportunity to obtain a proficiency certificate administered by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture—FIU is one of only three authorized examination centers in the United States; an active Brazilian Club; and an excellent collection of books and other learning materials.
Online Certificate in Translation & Interpretation
This program is designed to provide the theoretical basis, skills, techniques, and practical experience to prepare FIU students for the field of Translation & Interpreting (English <-> Spanish). The Core Courses cover business practices, work opportunities, and ways of entering the profession, as well as the ethics, standards of practice, techniques, and methods of career development in the field. All courses provide extensive practice in all modes of translation and interpretation.
This program is for FIU degree-seeking students only. Non-degree-seeking students can take up to five T&I courses, but they will not be able to receive the certificate.
Professional Certificate in French Language and Culture
The Professional Certicate in French Language and Culture provides students with a broad knowledge and cultural foundation necessary for understanding the culture and society of France. One cannot really understand the culture without being exposed to the language that is shaping it and one cannot understand the political and economic dynamics of a society without knowing its cultural foundations. The cornerstone of the Certicate is an expertise in French Language and Culture.
The program is available to degree-seeking students and independently to non-degree seeking students who already have a Bachelor's degree. The Certicate in French Language and Culture is awarded by the Department of Modern Languages at FIU.
Professional Certificate in Spanish Language
The Professional Certificate in Spanish Language provides degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students the necessary language skills for designated professional purposes such as business, healthcare, hospitality, and translation, increasing their intercultural competencies to be prepared for success in a global economy.