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Why Foreign Languages?
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Academics: Almost all four-year universities
require at least two or three sequential semesters of a single
foreign language in order to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Culture: Proficiency in a foreign language opens doors to meaningful
and enriching contacts with other peoples and their cultures by
expanding our knowledge and appreciation for the fascinating arts,
foods, music, traditions, history and diversity of our global
community.
In an interdependent world, proficiency in a foreign language for at
least the more educated person becomes necessary. Languages are
studied for very practical reasons; they are tools required for many
positions in private enterprise, science, social work, the military,
teaching, and a host of job categories within the governmental
services. The growing concern for competence in foreign language is
reflected by the recent development of student and teacher exchange
programs, summer study and travel programs, special Peace Corps
language programs, National Defense Education Language Institutes,
and language centers operated by the Armed Forces.
At Grossmont College, foreign language is presented as a major for
the specialist, as a required introduction for the transfer student,
and a source of personal development for the student seeking general
education.
Language learning is presented in the sequence of hearing, speaking,
reading and writing, yet never losing sight of the cultural aspects.
While developing oral skills, the student gains background in
reading and writing and related cultural aspects adequate to
successfully continue his/her language studies elsewhere and to
apply his/her language skills in practical situations.
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