Abstract
Some parts of Kentucky have inadequate second language education programs which are not preparing students for entering a globalized, increasingly interconnected world. As American companies continue to increase overseas relations and immigration increases, more and more jobs are opening up for those with multilingual skills. In order to change the outlook for our students, Kentucky needs to change how second language education works within the state. This can be achieved by improving current programs with more classes and a wider variety of languages, introducing new programs into elementary and middle schools, increasing the number of dual language immersion programs in the state, and holding school districts accountable for the proficiency of their students in foreign languages.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 2014
Mentor
Abbey Poffenberger
Mentor Department Affiliation
Languages, Cultures, and Humanities
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Languages, Cultures, and Humanities
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Foreign Languages and Humanities
Presentation
http://prezi.com/usl4bpctnuo1/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Recommended Citation
Sweeney, Virginia, "Teaching Languages: How Comparing Kentucky To Other States Can Improve Our Second Language Programs" (2014). Honors Theses. 157.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/157
