Foreign Language Study Flashcard

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American Academy of Arts and Sciences established?

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1781

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Fields for advancement by the founding fathers:

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All of the above

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Percentage of HR Directors seeking recruits for international teamwork?

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93%

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2015 US Census: % of Americans over 4 speaking a language other than English at home?

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21%

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Percentage of students in large urban areas (NY, LA, Chicago) with English as a second language?

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40-45%

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Main reason for the drop in American K-12 foreign language access

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No Child Left Behind requirements

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Critical US language resources:

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Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi

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Crisis-driven approach to language study in the US

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Investing in Russian studies during the Cold War era

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Renewed interest in Russian language and area professionals due to:

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All of the above

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Current approach to language study without national policy?

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Crisis-driven