The U.S. Foreign Language Deficit - Strategies for Maintaining a Competitive Edge in a Globalized World (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)

This volume explores why Americans are among the least likely in the world to speak another language and how this U.S. foreign language deficit negatively impacts national and economic security, business and career prospects. Stein-Smith exposes how individuals are disadvantaged through their inability to effectively navigate the global workplace and multicultural communities, how their career options are limited by the foreign language deficit, and even how their ability to enjoy travel abroad and cultural pursuits is diminished. Through exploring the impact of the U.S. foreign language deficit, the author speaks to the stakeholders and partners in the campaign for foreign languages, offering guidance on what can and should be done to address it. She examines the next steps needed to develop specific career pathways that will meet the current and future needs of government, business, and industry, and empower foreign language learners through curriculum and career preparation.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	June 2018
First published:	2016
Authors:	Kathleen Stein-Smith
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	123
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-81691-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Psycholinguistics > Bilingualism & multilingualism Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Promotions
LSN:	3-319-81691-8
Barcode:	9783319816913

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