The purposes and uses of foreign languages are as diverse as the students who study them. For us as Lebanese people, foreign languages are our key for being open to the modern world that we are surrounded by. It is our gate for guaranteeing success in our future life and careers. In the modern countries such as the United States of America, France, ...etc; foreign languages are studied for the people's interest in the intellectual challenges and cognitive benefits that accrue to those who master multiple languages. Still others seek a greater understanding of other people and cultures.
Regardless of the reason of study, foreign languages have something to offer everyone. It is with this philosophy in mind that the standards task force identified five goal areas that encompass all of the reasons which are called the five C's of for
- Communication
- Cultures
- Connections
- Comparisons
- Communities
When students see the purpose of their learning, they will be more motivated to learn! If we show the students the importance of this subject, they will learn it.
ReplyDeleteHumanities don't have the best reputation in our society because people don't consider them authentic. However, if teachers show their students how important English is, they will be more serious about learning this subject.
We should all communicate these purposes to our students! I think they will find them motivating.
Once students get to know the important role humanities play in their lives in the future they'll feel more responsibility towards English and actually enjoy studying it and put the effort into it.
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