Foreign Language

Learning a foreign language is increasingly important in an interconnected world and helps students understand and respect other cultures. A foreign language can enhance the academic skills of students by increasing their abilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. Having a foreign language component allows our scholars to see the world beyond U.S. borders and gives them a competitive advantage in the workplace and allows them to participate as global citizens.

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Percentage Rates

"Overall, in 2000, 31 percent of African-Americans and 37 percent of Hispanics had not received any postsecondary education, compared to 25 percent of whites."

Source: Adelman, “Principal Indicators of Student Academic Histories in Postsecondary Education, 1972-2000,” Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, 2004


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