Why is it important for your child to become proficient in a world language, other than English? That question is a good one to ask, and is an important one to consider as you and your child prepare for high school, college and the future. To be successful in the 21st century, kids entering high school now will need to be able to adapt to technology that has yet to even be imagined. To do that, they must be prepared to adapt, overcome obstacles, collaborate with others and use technology in many ways.
BE PREPARED:
- Most universities require a minimum of two years, but highly recommend 4-5 years to begin to be competitive in a global economy.
- Many UNL degree programs require four years of the same foreign language for admission.
- The Lingua francas (working languages) in the world are changing from English to other languages. Knowing only English will be a detriment in the future.
IMPORTANCE OF BEING ABLE TO USE ANOTHER LANGUAGE IN THE 21ST CENTURY:
- The academic benefits of learning a foreign language
- Career advantages of learning a foreign language
- The importance of learning French in the 21st century
- Why Your Kids Should Learn a Second Language
U.S. Global Competence: A 21st Century Imperative: A 21st Century Imperative makes the case that U.S. global competence in the 21st century is not a luxury, but a necessity. Whether engaging the world, or our culturally diverse homeland, the United States’ future success will rely on the global competence of our people. Global competence must become part of the core mission of education—from K-12 through graduate school.
Engaging the World: U.S. Global Competence in the 21st Century: Engaging the World chronicles the origins of HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays programs 50 years ago, and showcases beneficiaries who are using foreign language skills and international knowledge in a variety of professions in ways that make a difference in their work, their lives and the world. They demonstrate the importance of global competence in a working world where diversity, global engagement and competition are the norm.
Source: EarlyChildhoodEducationZone