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  • Will students pursuing majors in International Relations and Tourism Management be required to complete extra credits to fulfill the Foreign Language requirement?
  • I pursued foreign language in the past but I do not have the certification, what options are available to me?
  • Do I have to satisfy the language requirement in my first semester?
  • Can students who are exempted (without credit) based on CSEC/CAPE passes do the same language as their level 1 free elective?
  • Are there suggested non-foreign language courses that exempted students can take in order to fulfil the credit requirement?
  • Will I be awarded credits for the foreign language course?
  • Are there suggested foreign language courses that non-exempted students can take?
  • How do I confirm whether I qualify for an exemption from the foreign language requirement?
  • I was readmitted to the Faculty in August 2025 to continue a programme which I started in 2020. Am I obligated to meet the foreign language requirement?
  • When does the Foreign Language Requirement Policy take effect?

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