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 The World Could Be Yours!Let Us Be Your Guide.... Language is unique to humans. To truly know a language one must know the grammar of that language. Language study requires one to learn the sound system (phonology), the system of meanings (semantics), and rules for forming words and sentences (morphology and syntax). These components form the grammar of a language. Without language, we would not be able to communicate, to understand, nor interpret our world. An exciting aspect to foreign language study is that it allows for cross-cultural communication among people of diverse cultures.The most direct way to experience another culture is through its language.
Language is the principle vehicle through which one can gain a greater
insight to the art, literature, music, and history of another culture.
In addition, the ability to speak more than one language enhances understanding
of the educational and political systems, religious beliefs, contemporary
issues, and value systems of other societies. In turn, learners of foreign
languages gain a greater understanding and mastery of their native language,
as well as an appreciation of their own cultural practices.
The importance of knowing another language cannot be emphasized enough . The ability to effectively communicate in another language facilitates understanding and cooperation among nations, expands opportunities, and allows for personal growth and development. Students of foreign languages find that their lives are greatly enriched because they better understand and appreciate the multicultural, multilingual world in which they work and live.
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is quite apparent that knowledge of other languages can be a tremendous
asset in the world today. Advances in technology and the growing global
economy require greater interactions between countries. In fact, foreign
language study is an avenue to other fields of study. The interdisciplinary
connections available when one can speak another language are exciting
because career opportunities are endless. Government, commerce, industry,
education, law, medicine, media, social service, research and tourism
are all areas in which skills and knowledge of another language and culture
are essential. 