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2. Read “The Language of Growth” and explain how studying in general is different from studying a language and the implications on the structure of the brain.
3. Read “How Learning a Second Language Teaches Better Communication Skills” and briefly summarize the author’s argument.
4. Read the Columbus Dispatch article about the prevalence of foreign languages in the U.S.
5. Read How Language Shapes Thought
6. Watch “Language and Spending” and “Lead with Languages” below:
Lead with Languages from APCO Worldwide on Vimeo.
7. Read about languages in STEM programs
After reading the articles and viewing the video reflect on the benefits of studying Spanish language and culture for you and write your thoughts in the form below.
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How do we learn about another culture through learning a foreign language?
- by reading materials published by the target culture
- by watching films, TV or commercial produced by the target culture
- by listening to music and songs
- by discussing art
- by analyzing vocabulary and grammatical structures
- by using technology to communicate with members of another culture (blogs, moocs, pen pals)
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