Search Results igs_pe_language_cd

Overview

The IGS_PE_LANGUAGE_CD table is a core reference entity within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Student System (IGS) module. It functions as a user-defined code table, providing a centralized and controlled list of language codes that can be used across various student-related processes. Its primary role is to ensure data integrity and consistency by standardizing the language values recorded for a person, such as a student's home language, the language of tuition for a program, or a government-reported language classification. As a reference table, it is a foundational component for data validation and reporting within the EBS Student System.

Key Information Stored

While the provided metadata does not list all columns, the structure is centered around the primary key, LANGUAGE_CD, which stores the unique user-defined language identifier. Based on its relationships and standard EBS design patterns, this table likely contains descriptive columns such as a meaning or description for the code, an effective date range (START_DATE, END_DATE), and an ENABLED_FLAG to control active status. The documented foreign key relationship with IGS_PE_GOV_LANG_CD suggests the presence of a column like GOVT_LANGUAGE_CD, which may link the user-defined code to a standardized government language classification system.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily used in scenarios requiring the validation or reporting of language data. Administrators use it to maintain the list of available languages for data entry forms. Common reporting use cases include generating demographic summaries of student home languages or analyzing program offerings by language of tuition. A typical query would join this table to related transactional data to retrieve meaningful descriptions.

• Sample Query to List Active Languages:
  SELECT language_cd, meaning FROM igs_pe_language_cd WHERE enabled_flag = 'Y' AND SYSDATE BETWEEN start_date AND NVL(end_date, SYSDATE+1);
• Sample Query for Student Home Language Report:
  SELECT s.person_id, l.meaning AS home_language FROM igs_pe_statistics s, igs_pe_language_cd l WHERE s.home_language_cd = l.language_cd;

Related Objects

The IGS_PE_LANGUAGE_CD table is referenced by several key transactional tables in the Student System, as documented by its foreign key relationships. These relationships define its critical integration points.

• IGS_PE_GOV_LANG_CD: References IGS_PE_LANGUAGE_CD.GOVT_LANGUAGE_CD. This links a user-defined language code to an official government language code.
• IGS_PE_STATISTICS: References IGS_PE_LANGUAGE_CD via the column IGS_PE_STATISTICS.HOME_LANGUAGE_CD. This stores a person's (e.g., student's) primary home language.
• IGS_AD_TER_EDU: References IGS_PE_LANGUAGE_CD via two columns: LANGUAGE_COMPONENT and LANGUAGE_OF_TUITION. This captures language details for tertiary education admissions terms.