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a year agoContributor-Level 10
In India, there are several 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 the people of India spoke over 122 Languages.
It is through words and, alphabets, that we express our emotions, feelings, desires, and most importantly, what one has on our minds. The estimates of the number of human languages in the world vary from 5000 to 7000 languages. However, there is a major difference between Language and Dialect Natural languages are spoken or written, but that same l
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, the students and graduates of Language courses can get good placement opportunities. The placement scenario of a college is largely determined by its ranking, connection with industry and training courses it provides to its students. You must note that the placement packages offered may vary each year.
Here are some colleges that offer lucrative packages to students and graduates of Language Courses:
Language Courses Colleges | Average Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi | 60.09 LPA |
Senthamil College | 39.12 LPA |
Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi College | 38.2 LPA |
Bharathi College | 30 LPA |
Government Arts and Science College, Kovilpatti | 26.6 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are several colleges that offer Language Courses with an affordable fee structure. Some of these are as follows:
Language Courses | Average Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
Vidyasagar University | 16 K |
University of Hyderabad | 24 K |
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi | 70.44 K |
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) | 2.01 L |
Suri Vidyasagar College, Burdwan University | 8.32 K |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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. Various universities, colleges, and academies teach students various foreign languages and the most opted languages are:
| Language | Reasons for Study |
|---|---|
| French | Historical ties, diplomatic relations, and tourism |
| German | Economic ties, engineering, and higher education |
| Spanish | Growing popularity for business and tourism |
| Japanese | Business, technology, and cultural interest |
| Mandarin | Economic opportunities and trade with China |
| Russian | Cultural exchange, technical education, and trade |
| Arabic | Religious studies, trade, and cultural exchange |
| Korean | Pop culture, technology, and business opportunities |
| Italian | Cultural exchange, art, and cuisine appreciation |
| Portuguese | Cultural exchange, historical ties, and business |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The languages that are spoken the most in the world are as follows along with an approximate of native speakers:
| Rank | Language | Number of Speakers (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Over 1.5 billion |
| 2 | Mandarin Chinese | Over 1.1 billion |
| 3 | Hindi | Around 600 million |
| 4 | Spanish | Approximately 460 million |
| 5 | French | Around 300 million |
| 6 | Arabic | Approximately 310 million |
| 7 | Bengali | Approximately 260 million |
| 8 | Russian | Around 260 million |
| 9 | Portuguese | Around 250 million |
| 10 | Urdu | Approximately 230 million |
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
The fee structure for the B.A. (Hons) in English at MSU Baroda varies between INR 20,000 to 30,000 per annum. This included the tuition fees, laboratory (if applicable), and other academic costs. Extra costs may include registration, access to facilities (library) and examination fees. For accurate and recent information always refer to the university website. Fees for an academic year may be adjusted depending on the terms of enrollment, but tuition is relatively consistent across approved student fees.
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