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FAQ: Language Study Options

What are the study options for languages at the University of Toronto?

There are many programs that include the study of a language. There are 4 options: a specialist, major, minor, and language certificate.


What is a language certificate?

Certificates have 2.0-3.0 credits. A completed certificate will be indicated on your transcript.


Why complete a language certificate?

Since language certificates are on your transcript, they will provide official documentation of some competency in a language. For language certificates, if you start with no prior exposure to the language you will have achieved an intermediate competency.


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