More than 90% of Americans believe it is important to prepare future generations for a global society, according to a Dec. 2005 national poll commissioned by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The American people are ahead of their leaders. It is time for a comprehensive national policy on international education to meet this recognized need.
 Chapter 2.1 - Benefits of Learning Another Language (PDF, 740KB) |
- Survey of International Education Needs (pp. 31-32)
- A Rationale for Foreign Language Education (pp. 33-34)
- Foreign Languages and Language Learning in Europe (p. 35)
- U.S. Army: More Emphasis on Studying Foreign Languages and Cultures (p. 36)
- A Report on Two National Surveys about International Education (p. 37)
- Who Should Study Languages? (p. 38)
- Why Should Languages Be Taught in Elementary Schools (pp. 39-40)
- Benefits of Studying Abroad and International Experience (p. 41)
- Bilingualism and Cognitive Development (p. 42)
- Americans Call for Leadership on International Education (pp. 43-44)
- An International Education Policy for U.S. Leadership, Competitiveness and Security (pp. 45-49)
- International Education at the State Level (p. 50)
- Americans' Views on International Education Issues (p. 51)
- Securing America's Future: Global Education for a Global Age (p. 52)
- International Student Mobility is No Phoney Bologna (p. 53)
- Minnesota New Visions: Languages for Life - Resources and Background Information for Promoting Language Learning (pp. 54-55)
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