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| author | Edwards, J. David |
| author_facet | Edwards, J. David Edwards, J. David |
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| contents | State and Federal Initiative in Support of Foreign Languages and International Studies. Edwards, J. David Educational Finance Federal Legislation Federal Programs Financial Support Government Role International Studies Policy Formation Public Policy Second Language Learning State Programs Trend Analysis Despite the persistent possibility that foreign languages and international studies may become lost in the current federal policy of fiscal restraint, the immediate public policy context for these areas is guardedly optimistic. Recent years have produced increased media attention, growing public support, and professional unity and organization. These factors have translated into improved and new policies, increased legislation, and major policy changes in the states. The 98th Congress has produced increased funding for Soviet and East European research and training, grants for library foreign language acquisitions, funds for international diplomacy and conflict resolution research, and teacher training support. While foreign languages are a stepchild in the legislation, previously they were simply absent. Several initiatives either were introduced too late or they languished in the legislature, but they will be reintroduced. In the most recent budget, although foreign languages were again zero-funded, support for strengthening their status exists. The challenge is for the profession to sustain its efforts to protect existing programs and funding and to keep the current favorable public attitude toward language study alive. (MSE) |
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| spellingShingle | State and Federal Initiative in Support of Foreign Languages and International Studies. Edwards, J. David Educational Finance Federal Legislation Federal Programs Financial Support Government Role International Studies Policy Formation Public Policy Second Language Learning State Programs Trend Analysis State and Federal Initiative in Support of Foreign Languages and International Studies. Edwards, J. David Educational Finance Federal Legislation Federal Programs Financial Support Government Role International Studies Policy Formation Public Policy Second Language Learning State Programs Trend Analysis Despite the persistent possibility that foreign languages and international studies may become lost in the current federal policy of fiscal restraint, the immediate public policy context for these areas is guardedly optimistic. Recent years have produced increased media attention, growing public support, and professional unity and organization. These factors have translated into improved and new policies, increased legislation, and major policy changes in the states. The 98th Congress has produced increased funding for Soviet and East European research and training, grants for library foreign language acquisitions, funds for international diplomacy and conflict resolution research, and teacher training support. While foreign languages are a stepchild in the legislation, previously they were simply absent. Several initiatives either were introduced too late or they languished in the legislature, but they will be reintroduced. In the most recent budget, although foreign languages were again zero-funded, support for strengthening their status exists. The challenge is for the profession to sustain its efforts to protect existing programs and funding and to keep the current favorable public attitude toward language study alive. (MSE) |
| title | State and Federal Initiative in Support of Foreign Languages and International Studies. |
| topic | Educational Finance Federal Legislation Federal Programs Financial Support Government Role International Studies Policy Formation Public Policy Second Language Learning State Programs Trend Analysis |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED271976 |