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.