The Badger Herald – Dara Brody
“As cited by the Association of American Colleges & Universities, one of the top ten skills employers look for in a college graduate is the ability to understand the global context in which work is now performed. As the world becomes more interconnected and borders seem to melt away amidst advancing technology, employees with language skills become extremely important in supporting business endeavors both at home and abroad. Learning a language also correlates with cultural awareness, a valuable skill in any diverse workplace environment. Additionally, research by the National Research Council found those who studied a foreign language better understood English grammar and had improved overall communication and problem solving skills. These are imperative in any career. If you’re still not convinced, in a 2004 survey of hundreds of alumni, The American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona, most respondents reported their language study to be a critical factor in their own hiring decisions and a skill that greatly enhanced their career paths.”(more)