MAPÚA University is offering short-language courses through its Continuing Education and Special Competencies (CCESC) program.
Offered in various modes are Nihongo (Japanese traditional language) and Mandarin (Chinese traditional), aside from English speech and writing.
Mapúa offers an elementary Japanese-language course: a comprehensive 30-hour, 10-day training workshop covering pronunciation and practical conversational skills. Said class is ideal for beginners, as it expands learners’ vocabulary and grammar, while building up their listening and conversational skills.
Mandarin is also offered by Mapúa CCESC. Highly-proficient instructors teach students the nuances of the language for 30 hours for short-course takers, or 45 hours for students who have Mandarin in their curriculum within a 10-day period to help them prepare for upcoming business, leisure, careers or study trips.
After the course students will be able to express their thoughts and engage in daily conversations using the correct pronunciation and intonation in Mandarin, with basic comprehension of written texts and an understanding of Chinese culture.
Aside from Asian languages, Mapúa also has enrichment English-language classes in speech and writing. English Business Writing classes help employees elevate the quality of their professional correspondence at the work place. This 32-hour, four-day training workshop covers principles of writing, grammar, pragmatics and writing exercises.
Students can also sign up for the 24-hour, three-day speech training class to speak fluently and confidently in any business setting, while specialized courses on Business Communication and Presentation Skills are also being offered by the Mapúa training center.
Jemmabel Hernandez, CCESC director, said that having a good grasp of a second language builds confidence, while improving cognitive skills like memory, problem-solving, verbal and spatial acuity, attention, reading, and reasoning.
“Knowing a second or third language encourages people to become global citizens, and boosts their chances of being competitive internationally—whether in a professional, academic, or personal setting,” Hernandez explained. “It also helps [them] forge meaningful connections with people from across the globe, and develop a culturally diverse world-view.”
Mastering a foreign language increases local and overseas employability. Bilingual or multilingual professionals are sought-after in fields such as marketing, banking, real estate, research, tourism, product management, and operations for their rare skill, which is highly useful in various occupations.
Participants who enroll in any of the courses have the option of joining classes conducted face-to-face or online. After completion, students will receive certificates from Mapúa CCESC.