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Whitehead, Kenneth D. – American Education, 1983
Documenting the decline in foreign language literacy among Americans and the decrease in foreign language requirements in high schools and colleges, the author stresses the intrinsic value of learning languages. He makes recommendations for improving foreign language study and attitudes toward it. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Back to Basics, Educational Attitudes, Graduation Requirements
