Foreign language useful in several other careers
option. You can take up a degree or diploma course in Journalism after graduation in any subject. The work of a journalist usually involves reporting, writing and editing reports. You would be required to gather quality news through various sources, do research that would act as a backup to his report and present it in such a manner that is easily understood by anyone. You could work for a newspaper or magazine, television, radio or the internet. As a journalist you can write and cover stories on any subjects, but if you are interested in your field of zoology, you can consider specialising as a science journalist covering stories related to animals, wildlife, environment, forests etc according to your interest. Working with a publishing house, printing medical journals or scientific books is another interesting career option, where you would be able to put your zoology degree to practical use. With a degree in zoology and a post-graduate in journalism you can also consider working in public relations or corporate communications with national and international agencies and environment and wildlife organisations.
Which course is better BA German Hons or BA Hons. Please advice.
Knowledge and fluency in a foreign language particularly one like German is a definite advantage in the job market. But your choice of degree course will depend on your abilities and career goal, and whether you wish to make a career in a foreign language like German. If you are good in picking up languages and can quickly establish fluency in writing, reading and speaking you can consider jobs, such as translating, interpreting and language teaching, where language skills are one of the main requirements. For this purpose the BA in German would be the preferred option. Translators translate written material from one language to another and must be able to translate idiomatically and write lucidly and concisely. Many translators are self-employed or work for translation agencies, websites, international organisations or business houses which have business or other dealings with Germany. There are several multinationals hiring foreign language specialists, including Call centres, foreign banks, MNC’s and software companies.
Foreign languages are also useful in several other careers such as those in the hospitality sector, in tourism, BPO sector, airlines and even as a teaching faculty in reputed schools. So if you plan on getting into any of these careers, you can take up German classes as an add-on while you take up a BA degree course in a relevant subject or professional programme.