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WHY FL IS IMPORTANT TO STUDENTS: - sharpen cognitive and life skills - increase native language ability - improve employement potential - to improve changes of entry into higher education - to appreciate international literature, music and film - to make travel more feasible and enjoyable - expand study abroad options - increase understanding of oneself and one's own culture - to make lifelong friends - to increase global understanding

THE PURPOSE What we believe the purpose of foreign language education is to promote overall academic achievement and to build a more global appreciation and tolerance beginning in the classroom. What we learned from the articles we read last week is that globalization and national security play a huge role in determining foreign language curriculum. Also, the economy and immigration have a large impact on foreign language learning.

National Security Older generations and those who believe "English should be made the official and only language spoken in America"
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