What is Languages?
The form of communicating orally in a common dialect to humans is known as Language. The scientific term of Language is known as Linguistics. It is through words, alphabets, we express one's emotions, feelings, desires and most importantly, what one has on their mind. The estimates of the number of human languages in the world vary from 5,000 to 7,000 languages. However, there is a major difference between Language and Dialect Natural languages are spoken or written, but that same language can be encoded into a secondary form through audio, visual or signs. If we come face to face with a person who speaks and understands another language but not the one that you do, what do you do first? Now it is easy to just look up on the internet, translate what you want to say with ease.
Based on the location, state, country or continent one belongs from, human language has the properties of productivity and displacement, which relies entirely on social convention and learning. The language also has many social and cultural uses, such as signifying group identity, social stratification, as well as social grooming and entertainment.
Top Languages Communicated in the World
The languages which are spoken the most in the world are as follows along with an approximate of native speakers:
| Rank |
Language |
Native Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 1.       |
English |
1,132 Million |
| 2.       |
Mandarin Chinese |
1,117 Million |
| 3.       |
Hindi |
615 Million |
| 4.       |
Spanish |
534 Million |
| 5.       |
French |
280 Million |
| 6.       |
Standard Arabic |
274 Million |
| 7.       |
Bengali |
265 Million |
| 8.       |
Russian |
258 Million |
| 9.       |
Portuguese |
234 Million |
| 10.   |
Indonesian |
199 Million |
In India, there are a number of regional languages and various dialects. The two major spoken languages in the nation are Hindi and English. Originating from the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European from the Middle Ages, it was recorded in 2001 that people of India spoke in over 122 Languages.
Top Foreign Languages Studied in India
There are various universities, colleges and academies which teach students various foreign languages and the most opted languages are:
| Spanish (Spain) |
German (Germany) |
French (France) |
In a diverse country such as India, the corporate sector has boomed tremendously and now companies and MNCs want professional people from India, who can speak a foreign language.
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Language: Eligibility Criteria
In order to pursue a course in any foreign or regional language, one must meet the following eligibility criteria which is as follows:
Undergraduate Course: The student needs to have completed their class 12 in any discipline and should have secured a minimum of 50% in their class 12.
Postgraduate Course: The student should have done their graduation in the same language as pursued in their graduation which should be from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 50% in aggregate.
Diploma Course: One needs to have done their class 12 from a recognized board in any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45%.
Certificate Course: The candidate needs to have done their class 12 from a recognized board in any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45%.
Admission Process in any Language Course
Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps which are as follows:
Look for University offering a Language Course: The first step one needs to make is to find out which universities/colleges/institutes are offering the language course interested in. Check the eligibility criteria, seats offered, fees and details.
Apply for the Course: Candidates then need to apply for admission after getting to know the university offering the programme. Fill up the details as required and pay the application fee. The application forms are available for a limited period of time so the candidate is advised to know the details way in advance.
Mode of Admission: Universities, institutions generally offer admission on the basis of merit. Very few universities conduct entrance exams. However, entrance tests are conducted for postgraduate courses.
Results: Selected candidates make the merit list. The student has to get the desired rank and percentage, to be eligible for admission if appearing for an entrance exam.
Counselling: The candidate will have to appear for the counselling session conducted at the university to book their seat, submit their documents and pay the fees to seal admission.
Top Colleges Offering Language Courses
Tabulated below are the Universities with the programmes that are offered by it:
| University |
Language Offered |
|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Persian BA (Hons) Pushto BA (Hons) Arabic BA (Hons) Japanese BA (Hons) Korean BA (Hons) Chinese BA (Hons) French BA (Hons) German BA (Hons) Russian BA (Hons) Spanish |
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| BA (Hons) Chinese BA (Hons) Russian |
|
| BA (Hons) in Turkish Language and Literature BA (Hons) Arabic/Urdu/Persian |
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| BA (Hons) Arabic BA (Hons) French BA (Hons) German BA (Hons) Russian BA (Hons) Spanish |
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| BA in French BA in German Studies |
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| BA (Hons) Italian BA (Hons) French BA (Hons) German BA (Hons) Spanish |
Job Profiles
Given below are the top job profiles:
| Lecturer |
Teacher |
| Professor |
Public Relations |
| International Relations |
Consultant |
| Advisor |
Translator |
Popular Languages Colleges in India
Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI]
Jamia Nagar, DelhiSJC Bangalore - St. Joseph's College
Lalbagh Rd., BangalorePopular Private Languages Colleges in India
New Delhi YMCA
Connaught Place, DelhiAdamas University
Barasat, KolkataTop Rated Courses
Courses
- M.A. in Public PolicyJindal School of Government and Public Policy, O.P. Jindal Global University
- B.A. (Hons.) in Global AffairsJindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University
- B.A. (Psychology, Journalism, Optional English)AIMS Institutes
- B.A. in HindiBFIT Group of Institutions
- M.A. in Applied PsychologyGITAM University, Visakhapatnam
- BBA (Hons.) with Global Qualification ACCA, UKAmrut Mody School of Management
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in GeographyAdamas University
- B.A. (Hons.) in Applied PsychologyAmity University, Mumbai
- B.A. (Hons.) in EnglishFaculty of Media Studies and Humanities, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
- B.Sc (Hons.) in Applied PsychologyThe Neotia University
Popular Languages UG Courses in India
UG Courses
- BA
14128 Colleges
- BA ( Hons )
1245 Colleges
- BSc
474 Colleges
- BLibISc
282 Colleges
- UG Diploma
273 Colleges
Popular Languages PG Courses in India
PG Courses
- MA
4995 Colleges
- MSW
529 Colleges
- MSc
275 Colleges
- PG Diploma
253 Colleges
- MLibISc
178 Colleges
Popular Languages Specializations in India
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Comments
M.A. In English would give more opportunities. You can choose English literature or Sociology as optional for main. Also it depend on interest. The more are chances if one appear with subject of interest.
S
2021-05-22 13:20:26
I hav done class 12th from cbse english medium can i apply for the B.sc nursing(hons) ,,,is there any age limits? For the candidates
Yes you can and the age limit is from 17-30 years. Hope this helps you;)
N
2021-05-11 05:26:13
I graduated in English honours how do I prepare for civil service examination?
You should use your study till now to your advantage. You can increase your score in main due to English language. Similarly, by choosing main subjects in allignment with preparation of pre should be another startegy. History, Geography, Polity, GS, Economics has maximum share in pre paper. So y...You should use your study till now to your advantage. You can increase your score in main due to English language. Similarly, by choosing main subjects in allignment with preparation of pre should be another startegy. History, Geography, Polity, GS, Economics has maximum share in pre paper. So you can choose one from among these. I suggest you to do subject wise analysis of CSE pre. & choose a subject which for main which is of interest & in allignment with pre. There are some things which can be regarded as pillar of IAS examination. These are continuity, quality study material & focus on smart study rather than hard. It will take time. May be you plan to do it along with a job for 2-3 years.
Good evening. My subject combination is Commerce, Accounts, Business Studies, Economics and English so which subject honors will be.
Please elaborate your question. Thanks.
Can I do B.A. In English honors after my Diploma in non engineering course?
Generally No. However please write about the Diploma course name, duration and College for better response.
S
2021-04-14 12:46:02
Can I go for MSW after completing B.A. Honors in communicative english?
Yes. Few good options for MSW are -- DSSW, DU- Jamai - AMU- TISS- MSSW Chennai - MCC Chennai-MSU Vadodara- Christ University - Karve Institute of Social Science- Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi MSW regarded as soft M.A. Is a good career choice if done from renowned colleges. Few other ...Yes. Few good options for MSW are -
- DSSW, DU
- Jamai
- AMU
- TISS
- MSSW Chennai
- MCC Chennai
-MSU Vadodara
- Christ University
- Karve Institute of Social Science
- Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
MSW regarded as soft M.A. Is a good career choice if done from renowned colleges. Few other good option could be -
- M.A. ( English)
- PG Diploma in communication, advertising etc. From MICA/ IIMC
- M.A. ( Marketing). .
s
2021-04-19 20:44:28
Best colleges in Dehradun for M.A. In english?
Few good option could be -- DAV college- Uttaranchal University -Doon University - DBS college- HNB Central University 's campus college. For M.A. English college does not matter much. It is knowledge and exposure to self study. Additionally you can do distance certification /Diploma courses in ...Few good option could be -
- DAV college
- Uttaranchal University
-Doon University
- DBS college
- HNB Central University 's campus college. For M.A. English college does not matter much. It is knowledge and exposure to self study. Additionally you can do distance certification /Diploma courses in corporate communication/ PR/Advertising/ marketing from MICA/symbosis/upgrade etc. You must be clear & planned with you objective of doing M.A. It could be teaching or other.
S
2021-04-18 14:25:49
What can I do if I have English Hindi history, political Science and home Science as my subjects in 12th? What are my career options?
Few suitable option could be -
- B.A. ( correct combination) ( preparation for government. Exam along with B.A)
- B.A. LL.B. ( preparation for Judicary along with LL.B)
- B.A. Hons. English ( BHU, DU, Central University)
These three option are relevant to future and most suitable. Best wishes.
S
2021-04-14 12:41:07
For which stream I can apply after graduation in communicative english?
Few suitable option could be -- LL.B- M. B.A. ( Marketing)- B.Ed- M.A. ( English)You can take the advantage of communication & language skill by doing relevant courses like listed above and courses like PG Diploma in corporate communication, advertising, journalism, PR, digital marketing....Few suitable option could be -
- LL.B
- M. B.A. ( Marketing)
- B.Ed
- M.A. ( English)
You can take the advantage of communication & language skill by doing relevant courses like listed above and courses like PG Diploma in corporate communication, advertising, journalism, PR, digital marketing. Teaching is one of the best & sustainable career option. Best wishes.
I'm doing BA and my subjects are elective English, fashion designing, IT& SOFTWARE AND DEVELOPMENT can i pursue MFA after graduation
Please write about the college name for better response. However the eligibility criteria of MFA course of College of Art of Delhi University is given below for an idea. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION : A candidate seeking admission to the MFA course must have passed the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree i...Please write about the college name for better response. However the eligibility criteria of MFA course of College of Art of Delhi University is given below for an idea. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION : A candidate seeking admission to the MFA course must have passed the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in the relevant specialisation of four year duration after 10+2 offered by the University of Delhi or an examination recognised equivalent thereto with 50%or more marks in the aggregate.
r
2021-03-23 18:03:39
I have done M.A. In english literature but no B.Ed or M.Ed am I eligible to give up pgt exam.
Hi,
For a teaching job, B.Ed is compulsory So you have to do B.Ed for PGT exam. Thanks.
s
2021-03-09 04:28:26
Recently passed 10th. Decided to go through Arts. Subjects Gen English. Political Science, urdu, education, I did I took the right decision?
You took a right decision but you should also be clear with purpose of studying humanities. Planning is what make this decision absolutely correct. You should be clear with planning of atleast 5 year ahead. Few good higher study option for humanities could be -- Law- journalism and mass communica...You took a right decision but you should also be clear with purpose of studying humanities. Planning is what make this decision absolutely correct. You should be clear with planning of atleast 5 year ahead. Few good higher study option for humanities could be -
- Law
- journalism and mass communication
- academic career by courses like B.A. ( English)
You should explore on law courses from top law school like NLU and start preparation at the earliest. Best wishes.
A
2021-03-17 18:41:58
Entrance exams for B.A. In English?
Few popular entrance exam for B.A. In English are -
- BHU UET
- DU JAT
- IPU CET
- CUCET
- EFLU
- Jamia CET
- JNUEE
- SET
These are few popular entrance exam for admission to B.A. English courses in honour / general. Most of the universities give admission on basis of merit.
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2021-05-26 22:36:22
Should I do M.A. In Sociology or English . Currently I am preparing for UPSC.
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