Why Study a Second Language?

           
       There is a 

     of reasons!!

 
Language Study Builds
Scholarship Skills

    The study of a second language...

·         reinforces and enhances studies in other disciplines including history,
   geography, world affairs and fine arts.

·         improves competence in English 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 analytical 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 a sensitivity to and an 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 Enhances Career Opportunities

·         The multi-lingual professional will be able to gather data from non-English
   sources, thus enabling him or her to better assimilate information and to
   nderstand cultural situations.

·         An increasingly competitive international market has led to a need for more
   anguage-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.