The BRAC Institute of Languages (BIL), BRAC University (BRACU) has launched German language course which is a noteworthy addition in the list of language courses that BIL offers. The course launching seminar for dissemination of information regarding this initiative was held in the BRACU auditorium on Thursday, November 24, 2016.
In her welcome speech at the seminar, Lady Syeda Sarwat Abed, Director, BRAC Institute of Languages of BRACU emphasized on the importance of learning German language in order to pursue higher education and explore career opportunities in Germany. Other speakers at the seminar shared their valuable experiences on ‘life in Germany’ and provided an overview of higher education in German universities more particularly in engineering subjects. They shared information on how to prepare for the admission in German universities and opportunities that the country offers by pointing out the increasing number of Bangladeshi students in Germany every year. The seminar was educating for the attendees who were mostly students, researchers and faculty members of BRACUas the speakers highlighted on the significance of learning German, one of the major languages of the world.
The country offers numerous Master’s programmes having English as the medium of instruction and BIL promised to help students in taking IELTS preparation who would enrol in the German language course. The speakers also informed how the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka would assist students in admission process.
Currently, BIL offers Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French and Arabic language courses. The institute promotes learning languages among the students with a view to expand students’ academic and career opportunities broadening their horizons.
Those who shared their thoughts in the seminar include Ms Shehla Riaz Khan Bangash, German Language Instructor at BIL; Ms Rumana Kabir, Information and Office Manager from German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD); Ms Ramita Atiq, Culture and Education Officer, Culture Section, and former Political Adviser Mr Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed at the German embassy; Mr Sharif Hossain, Head of Languages of Goethe Institute Bangladesh; and Mr Majumder Fazle Haider, Lecturer at BRACU.