In how many languages should our children be able to say, "I GIVE UP!"
2006-09-11 21:50:34 · 7 answers · asked by surrender_munkey 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Since Understanding Language helps one to understand culture a definite yes - - - as for I Give Up, the language is universal and has been for a couple million years - - - Hands up, way up, no words needed.
(The other universal gesture for surrender is to drop trousers, turn around, grip ankles and wiggle butt in a suggestive manner)
2006-09-11 21:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like in state funded colleges; yes. Along with the other languages offered like Japanese, Chinese, Latin, Hebrew, Greek Russian and the romantic languages of European countries.
We live in a global economy becoming more and more global every year. The more languages one can speak the more valuable they are to an employer.
It also seems to me, no figures to back it up, just a gut feeling, that all the other industrialized countries population under 40 speak at least two languages.
2006-09-12 05:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by quarterton2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason I can see teaching arabic in our American schools is so when a terrorist speaks we will know what he is speaking about. Otherwise I say just kill all the ji-heads and do it now! There will be no reason to teach - or learn - arabic.
2006-09-12 05:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the repugnicans (8+ billion dollars from arabs over the last 12 years) have their way, we probably should start now!
2006-09-12 05:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by keepitsafe2think 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you such a fascist! Your questions make no sense and don't deserve an answer!
2006-09-12 04:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why ? You make it sound like there's no education system in place.
2006-09-12 04:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by Paul C 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No
2006-09-12 04:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋