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| Title | News Article: Panel Recommends Less Emphasis on Literature in College Language Programs |
| Body | From http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/01/02/languages Dramatic Plan for Language Programs — Scott Jaschik January 2, 2007 A panel of some of the top professors of foreign languages has concluded that the programs that train undergraduate majors and new Ph.D.’s are seriously off course, with so much emphasis on literature that broader understanding of cultures and nations has been lost. The panel, organized by the Modern Language Association, wants to jettison the traditional model in which language instruction is followed primarily by literary study. In its place, the panel would like to see departments merge study of language and literature while adding more study of history, culture, economics, and society — in some respects turning language programs into area studies programs. The overhaul could also prompt a rethinking of the way foreign language departments relate to the U.S. government. The last year has seen federal agencies take new interest in foreign language education — a shift that is welcomed by language professors but that also raises concerns for many who question whether military and intelligence officials really understand language education or have the right motives. Read the entire article at http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/01/02/languages . |
| Source | Inside Higher Ed |
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