Language Study Builds Scholarship Skills
Studying another language ….
- reinforces and enhances interdisciplinary studies (including history, geography, world affairs and fine arts)
- improves English language competence by giving students a frame of reference with which to compare their own language
- disciplines the mind and develops study skills, memorization skills and the ability to listen, concentrate, and think
- develops rational, critical and analytic skills
- develops creativity as students learn to express themselves in a new way
Language Study Contributes to Personal Growth
Studying another language ….
- develops an awareness of the richness and interdependence of our large and varied world
- expands our horizons as well as deepens the awareness of our own cultural heritage
- develops an interest in and a respect for international events, politics and cross-cultural understanding
- develops sensitivity to and appreciation of other peoples’ values and lifestyles
- enlightens students to available career and educational opportunities
Language Study Promotes Global Understanding
Learning another language develops…
- an awareness that our country must participate as an active and effective member of the global community
- a realization of our technological, commercial and environmental interdependence
…and facilitates…
- cross cultural communication
Language Study Enhance Career Opportunities
- The multi-lingual professional will be able to gather data from non-English sources, thus enabling him and her to better assimilate information and to understand cultural situations.
- An increasingly competitive international market has led to a need for more language-competent professionals.
- Competence in a foreign language as an additional skill gives the job applicant a competitive edge and may result in a higher salary.
This material was adapted from material developed by Wood Co. WV World Language Teachers, Terri Marlow, Chair.
