Introduction:
Up until today, U.S still falls behind in terms of foreign language education comparing to other countries as most people believed that since English may be the most spoken language in the world, there is no need for them to learn other languages. However that is not really the case when considering there are more advantages than the disadvantage of learning foreign language in colleges/universities. I believed that colleges and universities should continue to require its students to learn a foreign language because it promotes cultural diversity and other benefits that increases learning experience because improves employment potential in the career industry as well as enhancing the communication skills among their peers.
Here are the Main Reasons Why Colleges Should Continue Its Students To Learn Foreign Language
Foreign Language Improves Student …show more content…
By learning foreign language, students are able to increase their employment potential in business field and it will not hurt their employability. Rather it gives them an edge over monolingual applicants when competing for the same jobs in the future. Consequently, Dr Dan Davidson, President of the American Councils on International Education states that, "[T]he English language alone is probably sufficient if all we need to do is buy our products abroad, if we need to purchase foreign goods and services. But when it comes to selling a product abroad, you have to understand the psychology and the belief structure of your client. If you are selling America abroad and telling America's story abroad [...] then you have to understand the value systems of that foreign public that you are speaking to." Language Competencies are not only needed in business but also in other career fields as well. These can include travel agencies, economics, education, public laws and policies, and
Up until today, U.S still falls behind in terms of foreign language education comparing to other countries as most people believed that since English may be the most spoken language in the world, there is no need for them to learn other languages. However that is not really the case when considering there are more advantages than the disadvantage of learning foreign language in colleges/universities. I believed that colleges and universities should continue to require its students to learn a foreign language because it promotes cultural diversity and other benefits that increases learning experience because improves employment potential in the career industry as well as enhancing the communication skills among their peers.
Here are the Main Reasons Why Colleges Should Continue Its Students To Learn Foreign Language
Foreign Language Improves Student …show more content…
By learning foreign language, students are able to increase their employment potential in business field and it will not hurt their employability. Rather it gives them an edge over monolingual applicants when competing for the same jobs in the future. Consequently, Dr Dan Davidson, President of the American Councils on International Education states that, "[T]he English language alone is probably sufficient if all we need to do is buy our products abroad, if we need to purchase foreign goods and services. But when it comes to selling a product abroad, you have to understand the psychology and the belief structure of your client. If you are selling America abroad and telling America's story abroad [...] then you have to understand the value systems of that foreign public that you are speaking to." Language Competencies are not only needed in business but also in other career fields as well. These can include travel agencies, economics, education, public laws and policies, and