“Other” option write-in for S2_7
finishing foreign language here instead of UT
to be a novice learner + see what that feels like
And able to speak to other in the language
To obtain Bachelors Degree at this college
To teach English in china or chinese here
Semester of classes before returning to my regular college.
To save money before attending a four year.
I got the certificate, but am still studying.
full time at a 4 year university, taking Spanish here for cheaper tuition and the professor
to fulfil language requirement at 4 year college
increase conversational spanish for communicating w/friends and family
To relearn a language I used to speak fluently
To communicate better with the marginalized people I work with

“Other” option write-in for S4_8
Started French in college, but didn't finish. The TA's went on strike! (UW-Madison 1970s.)
I wanna know my families heritage and language.
to communicate with families of English learners
To communicate with deaf people in general
I want to share the good news of God's Kingdom with Spanish Speakrs
Love France. Travelled many times to France.
To communicate with (italf) of Southern California.
To read Arabic documents for my research
I speak the language, but I wanted to learn reading/ writing. Also wanted to learn formal Arabic.
Reading/ Writing. Hopefully communicate on trips.
To communicate with spanish speaking people.
So I wont forget what I have worked hard to learn.
To be able to understand more about the German language.
to read the signs in Chinatown + watch melodramatic chinese TV
to communicate with spanish speaking clients.
To communicate with the Spanish speakers.
to communicate with new spanish speaking children at my preschool
I just want to be fluent in Spanish because it is very prevalent in California.
Studying abroad/hoping to attend Grad school in germany
Needed the financial Aid money, because I had no job.

“Other” option write-in for S5_9
I want to learn more languages, and this was the only one offered which I do not know already.
I want to be able to communicate with Italians when I travel.
Took Spanish, found it to be difficult. I am comprehending this language much beter.
it is important to learn a second language as an American
I want to have social language to speak with English learners
I grew up traveling to Spanish speaking countries .
Have trouble hearing sounds of language.
Only had Spanish or Sign Language to choose.
I like to communicate with my coworkers using this language.
California has a lot of Spanish speakers
Want to understand music/ books/ speakers and pick up third language.
learn to read and write French for ancestry research
The other offered languages were not as intresting.
I may go to France again Many friends speak French
It might not be the best for job prospects but i enjoy it.
mission trips to spanish speaking countries
Hope that it would open my mind to modern languages
I speak Spanish so it's basically the same thing
My friends speak Spanish and I want to travel to Latin America.
Spanish = requirements for masters program
I am a history major and intend to study European History with a focus in Latin study.
plan to move to country where it’s the primary language
it's fun to learn something useful and allows me to learn more when treveling
Exposed to it a lot or often in my past.

Why do you think this?
Language is what differentiates us from animals, it is the essence of civilization
people with more language tend to do better
In today's world, speaking multiple languages definately opens up more opportunities in life, business, and fun.
The more you can understand a person the less likely we are to offend on another. (Communication is key to everything.)
Understanding culture helps understanding people.
Communication is what makes humans great so being able to speak even minimal of a different language is very important.
We live in global 21st century world -- everywhere is multicultural.
Allows one to have more global perspectove, respect other cultures, and to use your own language more creatively.
To be a global citizan and understand other cultures and solve world problems, speaking multiple languages is critical. Also, people who speak other languages have a delayed onset of dementia.
Good for job potential and cultural interest.
It depends on the person's needs -- it's not important for some individuals.
For worldwide understanding and greater appreciation of other cultures.
I want to be able to speak to people in a language other than English out of respect and invest.
Why not? It's just boring knowing only one.
It's silly to expect everyone to know English. Knowling a second language is just a valauable skill.
In a country where everyone, comes from a different country, its important to know more than one language.
Better job opportunities and the career I'm looking for I must be know more than one language.
It is important because it gives you more job opportunities, but it isnt a necessity
Helps in the future for jobs and career.
Prevents you from being an ignorant jackass. Knowing the language helps you learn the culture and be more knowledgeble about the world.
It's good to learn a new language, gives you an advantage in life.
you can communicate with others different from your background.
Different people, speak different languages.
Because most people prefer if somebody knows something that is not English.
because you can go further in life and for privacy if others are trying to listen in.
No barriers for speaking with others; even more in NYC
It expands your knowledge & it also very impotant when you have a career because you can connect w/people even more.
I think this because if you need to communicate if there is an emergency at leastcan get by and know what the person is saying and vice versa.
Because you can get more opportunities for work, travel, etc. For me is very essencial.
It is always good to have even if you only know a little.
It will help me to communicate with new people.
due to the 21st century communications let world communties become closer, its important to expand knowledge of other cultures
Because it opens a lot of wide opportunities to all. Also the more things you know, the more smarter, brigh and intellectual you are.
Languages open windows to new opportunities
you learn about a variety of people around ypu
It opens doors career wise and allows for much more communication to your heritage and to cultures.
Because it help will help you later on somehow.
Because dominating more than two languages is pretty useful.
I think this b/c it is useful to communicate w/others at a job
Makes it possible to communicate with strangers
can factor into employment by knowing a specific language
It helps you communicate with others understand others culture
cause you can communicate with Spanish people
Because nobody can fully understand and speak a second language
People in your (?) may speak more than one language
Because knowing more than 1 language expands your resume.
To understand others who speak other languages than other English
You open up more doors for opportunities.
Because it is good for job opportunities
Because people will look better in resume
I think this because it keeps you open minded to different cultures.
If you only speak one language you've limited yourself to communicate with only one group of people
It enables you to communicate with more people.
It could come in handy in a multitude of situations.
to communicate with different people, job offers
when applying for jobs employees look for bilingual candidates
It allows you to communicate and experience other cultures
It opens you up to new cultures, therefore letting one communicate with more people.
It is helpful for job opportunities and to communicate
world is changing being multi-lingual is extremely beneficial
Everyone should learn a second language especially here in America because we live in a melting pot. It's a way to learn other cultures and expand your comfort zone.
our world speaks in more languages than 1.
It allows you to grow, to understand those around you, and gives you the ability to communicate effectively with others.
b/c I live in TX & there are many spanish speaking people & jobs.
Communication is key in many relationships, personal and professinally more languages = better communication
It is always going to be better to be bilingual, but I don't feel it's necessary.
it enables us to connect with people around the world
you become more cultured/connected to the world.
it is good to be diverse, you never know who you will meet in this world.
Because 50% of the people in the world are bilingual and the idea of being monolingual is a cultural construct of the United States that creates close mindedness.
America is a melting pot and I wish to travel abroad.
There are more than 6000 languages why know 1
more opportunities, and better for travel
Communicating ith people of other cultures
To be able to communicate with more people and understand other cultures other than your own.
To become more globally connected/concious
We should be more aware of other cultures.
Because Texas has a lot of Spanish speakers
because Americans are the only ones who don't speak more than 1 language.
We live in a world with multiple cultures, and it will benefit us to learn outside ourselves.
Because we share this country with those who speak Spanish + because many in the world speak Spanish
Broadens job prospects, easier to travel, ability to read foreign texts in original language, able to communicate with more people.
The kind of job you will have in the future.
Allows you to communicate and connect with a multitude of other people
There are more cultures and people outside of our own.
Because it makes it easier for jobs and translating.
personal enrichment + professional necessity
Because in this region there are multiple cultures and people who speak languages other than English.
Learning other languages and their cultures encourages open mindedness
To be able to communicate with fellow man properly and affectively is the single most powerful treat to have
5/10 because it is helpful, but not really needed.
To interact and appreciate a multicultural world, you must approach it from many directions.
World is becoming more diverse in every country. Jobs are worldwide now.
our citizenship is more global than ever.
The world is getting smaller as communication improves. However, much is still lost in translation.
Being Culturally + diverse and having diverse languages gets better opportunities.
to be more diverse with others from other places
Tranced cultural barriers + develop a greater understanding for other cultures + traditions.
Communication with foreigners is important
It's always good to know more than one language
Language allows a person a multitude of opportunity in the future.
teaches you to think diffently than native language
international work or if there's an area you live in with tourism
Being diverse can only help you in this economy
THE GROWTH OF SPNAISH SPEAKERS IN THE U.S.
Because of the job market diversity in culture.
For many people, English isnt their first language
Helpful for jobs and life when communicating
As lomg as your in America, it's fine to just know English.
To better understand the world and become less ethocentric.
It benefits you to learn a language of another culture to understand another culture.
Communicate with different businesses and traveling.
The world has more than one language, communicating with people is important for social, and proffessional reasons.
Because I like to travel. Also, it is nearly impossible to truly comprehend another culture without knowing at least a little of their language.
It's useful to know more than one language.
It's not only about the jobs opportunity is a beautiful way to communicate
Your languageis not the only one in the world.
I believe this because, two is better than one.
It expands opportunities to succeed inlife
We live in a country with multi-languages.
It is my origins/heritage and its auto-beneficial for me in general
The more languages you speak the better.
people who know more than one language is more valuable
It's a neccessity for the modern changing world.
the more languages spoken, the more job opportunities.
Because it's important to be able to communicate in other cultures.
Because it's an advantage to know more than one.
To advance intellectual capacity and be an overall more cultured person.
Any job would take this like an advantage.
Because you never know where you going to stand by.
Because I can speak more than one language.
Because when you speak more than one language, you can can give a better services to other people that speak those languages.
Makes one a well rounded individual with multiple abilities.
It puts you ahead and gives you the ability to communicate and connect with the cultures.
One has more job opportunities with having more languages.
It enables me to communicate with more people and have an understanding of other cultures.
So you can understand others in different situation.
Because there are many different languages that can help me get ahead in life.
to be able to communicate effectively with spanish speakers.
Languages enable communication with all rather than just some.
because there are so many different languages being spoken in the u s not just english.
It is good to know more than one language, but I can survie knowing English alone.
To help people who can't speak english well.
more then one langauge means more opportunity
It is important because we have more opportunity and work or different area.
because knowings more than one langauge, that open a lot of door in life to be succesful. And more knowledge.
A bilingual person could have more opportunities to communicate anywhere and to learn more.
more diverse & will better help you to get a good job
many people get by on just knowing only 1 language
It can open many doors in the future as this country moves to a more bilingual society
Language is one of the world's largest barriers.
The world is changing with a lot of bilingual speakers.
Communication is one of the most important things in life
America I a very diverse country, so it is best to learn more than one language.
Because knowing a second language is helpful in today's society
more opportunities can open up and world travel is easier to access
Language is life and it connects one to a wide world.
universal respect/ it's good to have a backup plan if the world goes to chaos
it broadens one's perspective of the world
it is important for brain development and the reputation of America
Global awareness, cultural awareness, develop greater understanding of our own syntax
Too many Americans are totally ignorant of the rest of the world, e.g. "freedom fries."
In a global society, one must speak 2nd,3rd,4nt languages and become less ethnocentric
Ability to understand different cultures, be more open-minded and for comprehension and travel purposes.
U.S is a multi-lingual society and is becoming even more diverse.
Visiting the country/ being diverse in academic background
learning other cultures is only beneficial
It is good to be well rounded and culture as a college student. It help with critical thinking and learning.
communicate with others that speak another langauge
It makes you a more well-rounded person.
The world is ever connecting and its beneficial to be able to connect.
U.S NEEDS to broaden our options to not just english.
Increases communication with many more people
to be more involved with another culture
Because Spanish is starting to become very common.
one takes on a new persona with each language. I have studided 13 languages.
Broadens your ability to interact with people
useful in life, breaking down cultural barriers, understanding other cultures
It's good to be bale to broaden communication skills, however English is such a widely used language it may no be 100% necessary.
Other developed countries stress teach second & 3rd languages giving them an advantage in the global economy.
It is not necessary with todays technology unless you are working in a field that has many languages
Because I appreciate other languages and my best friends speak spanish.
Because you want to be able to communicate and help other diversity human beings from other countries.
The US is constantlybecoming more diverse.
It makes life richer, more interesting and allows one to understanding of one's own language.
It is becoming a nessesity to be able to communicate with people from other countries, at the work place.
Because it's better to communicate to other culture
Many jobs prefer people who are bilingual
So you may communicate with people in arious parts of the world.
I only need it to tansfer to a 4 year college.
gives the oppotunritynto communicate with other people and interact with other cultures
Knowing more than one language opens more opportunity
Because languages allow you to explore and expand your mind and able to communicate with other people from different backgrounds
The world has so much diversity , it's beautiful it'd be great to communicate with others from other countries and cultures.
You'll meet new people and possibly travel
You are bond to run acros someone who speaks another language.
Because many people in the world know more than one language & I want to keep up.
To better communicate w/people from different cultures.
To be able to help as many people as I can in the nursing profession that I am seeking.
To have the ability to communicate with more than one language group
because the U.S. uses English as its primary language
because your able to communicate with many other people.
I do believe being fluent in more than one language is helpful but not necessary.
We live in a very divers world, and I think it is very helpful to try and communicate with as many people as possible.
Helps connnect with a broader base of people?
Communication is the only way to get things done
Because I meet people wjp speak other languages everyday.
You can have other ways of communicating with other people who know the language.
I got this far only knowing knowing English and I'm fine.
Because our country is very vilingual & there are some people that don’t speak english, specialist touristso it's always good to be able to communicate w/other people of different cultures.
To communicate with a wider variety of people
The world is diverse and knowledge is power
people are constantly moving from one place to another. We should know how to communicate with everyone.
more opportunities & our country is full of different cultures
It is helpful in the workforce and for those who do not know English
Many cultures are in our country and we should be able to know more than one language.
New way of thinking , develop thinking skills, cultural awareness
Many more career opportunities will require both English and Spanish speakers
because my family + my boyfriends family speaks Spanish.
There is more than one language in the world
subjective. Depends on what languages you speak and where you are
cause it help you understand and communicate better to others
It's a multi-cultural world. No need to keep up
Language activates different parts of the brain, and can improve cognition.
The world is welcome diversity and language shouldn't be blocking point for people to communicate with each other.
Because there are many people speaking in a different language wherever you go, especially in big cities like Las Vegas where it is very diverse.
Self edification, the world is very big.
In an increasingly global culture, it is ever more valuable in business to know a foreign language
Helps understand other cultures and communicate better
so much value knowing multiple languages
california is heavily populated with Spanish speakers
Because it is important to be able to communicate with many people outside your culture. It also is intellectually benificial
Most of the world speaks another language and I want to.
Most places speak one language not all but most
It will allow me to communicate with and help people.
I like different cultures, and its also an important asset to have.
I speak Russian as well and it benefits me a lot.
To increase the amount of people you can communicate with in work or outside it. Also, could be a sign of intelligence to employers.
So languages don't die. Keep culture alive.
I think everyone should know at least a seond language. I wish they would teach a different language in grade school.
I feel that speaking more than one language makes global citizanship more possible.
it's good to learn about another country.
So I can talk with more people in my chosen field of astronomy.
Because I am taking it as a prerequisite.
Being a part of the world, not just the US
Communication is key in all aspects of life.
Bridging gaps in communication solves problems.
It enables me to speak to different cultures/ people.
THE U.S. is a melting pot filled with many cultures and languages.
Because America is a melting pot of different cultures.
Taking 2 semesters of Spanish, I will not be fluent enough to really use it.
We live in an increasingly multilingual world
I don’t think we should have to learn a language (I'm not Spanish)
Majority of the world speaks more than one language.
Living in Florida, there are many different languages spoken other than English.
It's important to me to be knowledgeable of more than one language.
It is nice to know, I din't feel it's totally necessary
It might benefit me professionally but it's not needed
Learning new things is always a must. Stepping outside of your comfort zone.
The world is an ever smaller place and communication among humans is extremely important. Also want to study Arabic and Mandarin.
It's extremely useful when applying for jobs.
To communicate better and extend one's intellectual horizons.
because being able to talk with people who speak different languages is important.
How else can one better communicate with all of the people in a community than to speak to them?0
It is less difficult to communicate with people from around the world.
Because it is a critical mental exercise and because it's very important to connect with other cultures.
Ability to communicate with more people around the world.
To understand and communicate with other people from other cultures.
Most jobs have workes that don't speak English
never fails to not know another language.
I feel learning languages expands your brain capacity. Plus, it could help you earn an international job.
it shows intelligence, that you are cultured and an open person
it gets involved in a whole different culture
World is shrinking- will help me get a good job
There are more people that don’t speak english than who do.
A 2nd language is important due to immigration.
So you can communicate with people who don’t speak english.
Because we are a country of many people and I would not want to be left behind when society calls for more foreign language jobs
Communication is essential to understanding out fellow man
Allows me to be well diversed in my field
The world is big and I want to see it all.
Nothing worse than not being able to communicate with people
this country has many spanish speaking citizens
You get the opportunity to communicate with other people.
To communicate with more people, helps with learning.
To communicate with more people when I travel the world.
America has a vaste array of different cultures, it's valuable for learning and I think we should push learning a second language more heavily. Native Arubans learn four languages when they are younger. I learned this through volunteer work.
More languages you know, the more people you get to know.
I get to speak with people who don't know or understand English.
Because as the world continues to grow and countries interact with each other, it is imperitive to participate in global communications, business, friendships, everything.
So we can communicate with other people and expand our network, this is a nation of immigrants after all.
Because when I travel, I can communicate with others.
To learn about other cultures and communicate with different people from other cultures.
Because I live in social, which is really close to central south America.
Knowing different languages enables you ot seem less ignorant and makes an individual to seem like an intellectual being.
Because it's important to be bilingual and be able to experience different cultures.
It's important to be able to speak to other in other languages.
It increases your ability to communicate and connect with others.
Allows more communication with other individuals.
It reduces cultural/ communication barriers.
The world is connected and to better the global society people need to be able to communicate.
Jobs now require the employee to speak another language other than English
America has a diversity of people so the more language I know the better.
Able to communicate with people who speak a different language.
It helps communciate with more people & I love diversity
To better understand other cultures and views.
Important to learn aobut other cultures/history.
Learning a new language allows you to think in an entirely new way
knowing another language helps you better understand your own language
better for job opportunity, brain function, understanding other cultures
good for brain, good for growth + understanding the world
because the world is so much more interconnected than before and because language expands your understanding of another culture.
it helps you communicate with a variety of people efficiently.
B/C in this country there are a lot of spanish speaking people and if you know more than one language it pays more.
You have more opportunities knowing more than one language.
because it help you think differently and to communicate with two different cultures
I can help others to communicate, and I can have a good job
oneself has to be applicable + versatile
Knowing/learning more languages makes you more knowledgable and can connect you more to different people/places.
So I can have a better communication with the society
Because in a not so far future you can get better job if you're bilingual/ It's easier to communicate with different people.
Communication I will not limit myself to talk and share with others
because you're able to communicate with people from different backgrounds.
It is extremely important because it gives you the opportunities to connect with people wherever you go.
Speaking more than 1 language helps you with job opportunities and helps you communicate with many people.
The more language you speak, the more opportunites you will have.
It's essential for communication and it allows you to grow and become more intelligent.
More opportunities when you know more than 1 language
You'll never use the language unless you put yourself in a institution of the language!
To have better chance to get a great job.
languages you don't know affect the way you think use different parts of your brain
it opens more doors to bigger + better opportunities
every job I have applied for has asked me if I spoke Spanish
I think its extremely important because its good to know more than one language in case of EM or your career.
Because many people do not speak English
everyone needs to be able to communicate
not everyone speaks English/ communicate with more people
where we live many people speak different languages so you need that
To communicate effectively with Spanish speaking people
because there are many culturals with different languages so knowing more than 1 makes you more competitive
To communicate with people from other cultures to understand their perspective.
Because the social competition is so high, we need to learn more skills to suit for society, and it's easy for finding job in the future.
Knowing multiple languages allows for better communication with and understanding of people, continues education of oneself, and breaks down barriers created by racisim and xenophobia.
To obtain more chances for better job, better paymen.
Second language is pretty useful in my life.
Increased globalization in the 21st century.
A more effective way to communicate with others that have limited knowledge of the English langauge.
I already know Russian/English learning second language(English) changed my life career.
It opens us up more to what is around us -Different views from different cultures, we can cooperate better, we can understand others better
It helps you get mre perspective on the world to the words you use.
Because I already speak another language and the benefits are incredible. To be able to communicate with people from another part pf the world is a life changinc experience.
I don’t think it is necessary but it is a great skill to have.
Enables brain to work better and communicate w/others
you can by w/just English, but you can relate more with another language.
it allows you to communicate with a variety of people
I am originally from Russia, so my skills in English language helped me a lot when I moved to the U.S.
Language is what makes us human. Languages would therefore make you superhuman
Because the more language we know allow us to communicate with more people
I come from a background of multiple cultures
Because you get better job opporunities as a bilingual.
because we live in a diverse world it would behoove you to learn Spanish
There are so many languages spoken in America.
It gives one a much bigger view of the world.
Because it gives people a broadened culture perspective
So many intellectual and business benefits.
Opens door, creates intelligence, promotes understanding.
In a diverse society, communication is extremely important although English brought this second languages still develops critical though.
It's important to be able to communicate with others.
It enhances the skills to perceive the world better.
So we can understand other cultures/ world events from another viewpoint.
One language one person, two languages two people.
It's good to understand/ speak different languages.
Because it's important to be able to connect to people from different cultures and not be ethnocentric.
It allows people to communicate with a wider population. Also, cultural connections and diversity.
Bilingual knowledge is best for work and local world.
It's fun and helps you think of things in a different way.
Communication with foreigner is important in this global world.
It is important to find a job. u now other cultures. Knowledge is a power
I can communicate with people who speak Japanese
Personally, to learn a new language is really interesting and it makes me easier to make new friends.
For a person who wants to acquire wealth it is better to learn other cultures so as to enable international profit.
It's useful when you know difrent language
Learning language is important to anyone.
so that I can be smarter and a better thinker.
because we live in a melting pot, the ability to communicate with others is important.
culturally important, fosters respect & reciprocity & gives life more color
Because it broadens your knowledge and awarness about the world
Language skill is very important worldwide.
Because knowing more than one language connects the world in new ways.
people trust you more, if you speak their language.
To be able to understand other people's culture
So you can communicate with a wider variety of people and help them, and vice versa.
You will be able to help people from other countries don't speak English
The most successful people have fluency in other languages.
To be able to speak to different people of different cultures.
I don't need it personally, but spanish is good to know for career purposes.
These are many Spanish Speakers in America
Good for communication in the medicak field.
To understand those who don't speak your language
More career opportunities, be able to speak with my grandma fluently one day
if you speak another language, it enables you to get a better job.
It's only useful if its job related so most people don't need it.
Important to learn new cultures and their language
Many reasons, such as broader communication
Japanese is one of the most useful language for me.
English is my second language so in order to communicate with the rest of the world, knowing more than 1 language helps.
Your more likely to get hired if your bilingual, there are people from different countries that live in the U.S. it's important that you can communicate.
Because to where we live, it is part of the culture
Because you can communicate with others well.
to communicate with new culture is to learn new values
so people have opportunites to communicate and learn different cultures
The more people you can talk to, the more of the world you can communicate with. Communication = peace
It helps in terms of communicating with others.
It's important to know another language in case you ever travel to another country.
It allows for better communication among different peoples.
Culture fascinates me and how can I communicate with someone who doesn't have same language unless I learn
learning to communicate will help in world travel
Helps promote communication between cultures
To be able to communicate with others, studies show it helps brain functions, there is usually higher pay associated w/ bilingual individuals
I want to communicate on a worldly level.
Learning languages broadens your mind enables communication, and we need more smart people.
Americans need a broader view of the world, myself included.
We can't begin to understand each other, if we can not communicate in our native languages respectively.
I like to be acknoledgeable of my surroundings, and others.
with other fellow allied nation friends-understanding
its important and fun to be culturally diverse
Communication is important and will always be necessary
People are different, better communication
It is important to know more than one language when considering the society that we live in today.
Its important to learn about other cultures with that language.
This helps you attain jobs, communicate and travel.
We are becoming a global society and for world travel
knowing more than one language opens more opportunities.
not everyone only speaks english and we should help as many people as we can.
You are able to communicate with more people
People who speak two languages are like people. Plus they are more open minded.
because it opens many more opportunities and allows for an enerichment in experiencess
Because there are many people that don’t speak english and is very important to know other than english
it helps to communicate with others easier
A lot of people dont know english and it is good to be able to translate for those who are unable to understand English.
This language could come in handy some day.
In other developed countries people speak multiple languages. It's good for the brain.
Technology has closed the gap between languages but it is still useful in a lot of situations.
Because the world isn't one universal language so why hinder your experience because of a language barrier.
The importance depends on certain factors in one's life.
Because, it it just going to give you the upper hand later in life.
So, you can communicate with people all over the world
Expands the mind and awareness of cultures.
because I have been brainwashed, praise the sun!
most people don’t speak English as first language
Because it opens a whole new market of jobs when you know 2 or more languages.
We have more people from Latin America coming to U.S.
Helps minimize ignorance and informs people of multiple channels of communication
Globalization is real and happening, wether we like it or not.
I may have to work in another country some day.
It can make you understand laguage as a whole better.
Because it is not widely used in the U.S.A.
I believe it is an asset to know foreign langauges but one can make a good life without knowing them.
We use language to communicate; we live in a very diverse and active world.
Cultural understanding in our world is essential and learning a language is a necessary part.
It broadens ypur world view and not everyone speaks English.
because Americans have been and are becoming lazy, arrogant and disrespectful
gives insight into another culture + helps understand English grammar
A good way to stand out otherwise and broadens cultural awareness
expands potential for travel, grammar and cultural awareness, USA's in global opinion, good for brain
Depends on the person. Some really need a 2nd language some don't.
We live in a big world, communication is key
It breaks communication barriers between people who speak other languages
It will open more career opportunities and it will inspire me to travel
It's important to understand the culture and langugage around us.
Because it is fun and good for people to learn.
understandinng various cultures is important
Because there are many people in the world who do not speak the same language.
Because I like to be able to communicate.
because of all of the different nationalities in our country.
Because it may open opportunities for me.
Because of the merging of the two cultures.
binds more cultures together and improves one's self.
It opens people up to a new culture and people.
We have a global economy and to limit your usefulness is silly.
Makes you more compassionate and passionate about other people and their culture.
To be able to discuss and communicate with someone who dosen't understand English.
bilingual have a huge advantage, it is a great skill.
derverse cultures in all areas of the U.S
It enables an individual to compete in an increasingly global market it expands a person's knowledge & multicultural understanding, it is practical for daily use.
The world is so much more connected so it helps to be able to speak to others in their language.
It gives us a chance to exchange ideas & makes the world even easier to communicate & live in.
It enables communication across cultures
Spanish will help me learn the Italian language because it is similar.
Makes it easier to communicate with people of other countries.
We are a world full of many different people and it's good to be aware and knowledgeable about others' cultures and languages
Big world. Lots of people with different backgrounds. I should be able to communicate with as many people as possible
Most of the world speaks many langauges.
Learning different languages can help one understand other cultures better.
I am biligal person myself and I see how convenient it is to be able to understand two different languages.
Cultural understanding, valuable job skill, ability to speak with friends, travel comfort
The connection one has w/ people in their native language is totally different when they're speaking English as a lingua franca.
It connects one to new peoples and expands one's worldview.
Most people know more than one language, enables greater communication and understanding.
Helps when travelling, exercising the mind.
Builds intellectual skills incourages cross- cultural understanding
It gives you many more opportunities for growth, both professionally and personally
americans are the most monolingual culture in the world + its embarrasing. Multiple languages enhance your world view
More languages you speak the more you can communicate wiith and understand
We live in a place with a lot of culture
makes it easier to find a job if bilingual
I need it to comunicate with people around
Language can connect with different cultures of people together.
allows me to travel and speak to people from different backgrounds. I can save myself if i ever get lost if foreign country
We love in a world where everybody speaks more than one language
so that I can communicate with people of other nationalities.
The Bay Area is Diversified with many ethnic groups.
Because everything is on a global scale (connectivity)
it opens ones world to new people & gives you respect for other people who have english as a second language.
to be more cultured & connected w the world.
very few jobs now a days don't need people with more than one language.
allow a person to learn more about the world.
It can be useful if you have to speak to someone who only speaks one language.
Knowing more than one language is very helpful
it teaches you about other cultures and how they see the world
travel purposes, less ignorant to know other.
It is important to communicate with another language
The world is evolving, why should you not.
So that I am able to connect with anyone anywhere!
Furthering communication helps bridge differences between cultures
You will meet people in life that are unable to communicate with just one language
You can survive by only being inmersed in your own culture, but you can never be complete.
Communication with others around the world; opens mind to different view points/ perspectives
Being able to communicate with people around the world is so wonderful
It will be useful for my future caeer as a business woman
to be better community with people from forigen country.
Because you can communicate with lots of people
Because it helps communicate with people who don’t always know English very well.
It enhances your brainpower and knowledge of other cultures.
My culture is American we speak English most others need to learn English
A large number of people speak Spanish in the United States
Because we live in a country where there is more than one language spoken
Being bilingual can help your job prospects.
because most jobs have bilingual (spanish+English) speaking people.
A lot of people use it in their career. Spanish is popular language.
to comunicate with different backgrounds
many people speak other languages in America
You can meet people from all over the world and have a conversation with them
Todays world, dual-understanding of lans. Needed.
This world is no longer a english based place
reduce the risk of errors in translation
It gives you a perspective on the true grandness of our worlds many cultures.
More places are becoming even more diverse. Communication. It helps with memory and inteligence.
it is important to create a national bond.
There will never be a time when I don’t use English while living in the U.S.
because the U.S. is such a culturally diverse country.
With my career it is important to be able to understand people who speak other languages
more people use spanish as a fisrt/second language
Not everyone speaks the same language & communications is important
Being bilingual or knowing multiple languages enables one to communicate with more people and it is useful for traveling, jobs, communication, etc.
Open-mind is a valued trait gathered in bilingualism as well as mental retention is improved. This is a personal statement though.
It opens a person up to a lot more opportunities.
Because I plan to work in English speaking countries
Because the world does not only involve 1 language.
because we live in a multi-cultural society
Learning different languages and cultures helps people be aaccepting towards others.
It can benefit someone's future (potential for professsional use).
Languages encourage understanding of more than one culture and opens the mind
Because it broadens up how someone could connect with the rest of the world
It opens up communication with different people/different backgrounds.
It opens up opportunities not only for a higher pay in a career but to build more relationships
So many people live here and are too ignorant to learn anything else or care about anyone's culture like (donald trump)
Travelling is fun, so learn the language.
English isn't the only language to communicate.
Communication is a core part of being human
It depends on one's county of origin. If is a country geographically or culturally close to a country with a different language, it is more important to learn that language.
better to communicate w/ multiple people who don’t speak English
well, years ago I would've rated it higher-but today, most people speak English, so its not as important.
The world is very diverse. I must diversify myself to fully sumerge myself in the cultures of the world.
WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT BACKGROUND
it trains your brain to think in different ways. Language is communication, communication is how people have achieved so much.
Enables better communication across cultures
You are able to communicate and connect with another culture
It opens a whole new world - "language is the key to holding the world in the palm of your min" (motvational poster I once saw that got me inspired to learn)
Nowdays being bilingual is essential because the world is getting bigger and you may need it for your carreer.
Expand horizons, opportunities, living maindland US, English is sufficient however.
Because most people from outside USA are bilingual
I think it's helpful to know a second language but not necessary to get by in life.
The United States is the second largest Spanish speaking country.
Knowing English - 9 to 10. Another language - less pertinent.
It opens you up to different people and cultures.
opens up many job opportunities; lifelong learning skill
To relate to other cultures and experience some of the diversity in our world.
Being well rounded is important. Not enough people focus on diversifying themselves. However, you can get by without knowing another language.
It allows you to communicate and better understand the diversity of the world.
Not speaking more than one limits professional, personal, and romantic opportunities.
extremely important to learn the language and culture.
Knowing different languages widens your ability to communicate with others.
You are able to understand more than one language.
Because I have more posivility to find job any where.
to be able to communicate with other people.
It opens your mind to new cultures ways of thinking, and makes you more accepting of diversity.
The U.S is a melting pot of ethnicities.
because bilingualism is the key to the future.
A lot of places require you to be bilingual
Because it you know the multiply language, it helps to know the culture of others
we're very a very diverse country, it's old-fashioned to think we don’t need to learn other langauges
can be useful in everyday life & at work
We live in a very connected world, the more people and cultures you can communicate with the better.
To connect with other people around the world.
We live in a world where is very diverse and it would be ignorant to ignore that.
Communication is advantageous for most jobs
The language is somewhat prevelant in the U.S.
The need is becoming more apparent to speak more than one langauge
The more people you can effetively communicate with the more opportunities are presented to you and others
Being able to speak multiple langauges fluently leads to a richer existence. Beyond being able to only communicate and experience more than one who speaks one langauge, it also demonstrate work ethnic and strong cognitive functioning
Everyone in the world can speak at least two languages, It would be nice to have it in case I need it one day.
because being able to communicate with people who don’t speak your langauge is always helpful.
Because my major is IST and we deal with computers and computer language more
to communicate with other & to understand the context better
Because it makes you more marketable for business
It broadens your thinking and it is useful for travel and general reading/communicating
Because the world is becoming more international and integrated.
America is becoming more and more diverse professionally you will eventually deal with other cultures and languages.
I think it helps but it is not extremely important
Because the world is becoming more interconnected.
It opens doors knowing more than one language.
It does not limit you to one culture but expands it
It is better to learn it incase you travel to a different country.
Because I Llive in a very diverse country.
A fair amount of U.S residents speak Spanish primarily.
Knowing more than 1 language could potentially double the amount of people you can communicate with.
We are a world that can connect so easily despite physical location.
Because it can help better your future when speaking to other people.
I think language is very important for communication and better understanding between people.
The world is diverse and other countries have their student learn more than one langauge.
fullfill an intellecutal level- above average
The United States has a lot of different ethnicities
Spanish is America's main second language
Growing up in California you hear Spanish just as much as you hear English.
It's important to increase your value in the job market by any means necessary.
there are people that don't speak english and to be able to speak spanish it would increase my pay.
To be able to communicate with other ethnic groups.
It helps with traveling and America is a diverse place.
It's better in use of career or job purposes.
to communicate with other's around the world
reading original texts (can trust translations)
Because English is my first language and nearly every European country speaks it.
It gives us perspective, fights dementia, makes smarter.
I would like to connect with more cultures
I believe there is a correction to intelegence expansin/intelect with more langauges known.
In America it is easier to get by knowing only English, but I would imagine it is tougher in other regions.
communication between ethnicities is vital for coexistence
You must not close your mind to only one country
When I speak their language, they feel more comfortable, it is good for my majors to talk to the partners
You'll never know what life will throw at you knowing multiple languages always helps
There are people I've come across who didn’t know English
The world is huge and has many languages.
so many reasons. 1. opens doors to communication 2. America has many different languages a lot more
It depens heavily on what you'll be doing.
BECAUSE THE WORLD IS REALY DIVERSE AND MULTICULTURAL NOW SO ITS HELPFUL TO KNOW OTHER LANGUAGES
it depends on where want to go and what you want to do. It's not necessary unless you make it so.
Able to communicate and interact with others
because this way you can communicate with people who do not speak English.
Because it helps with getting a job and social skills abroad.
It educates you, you become a well rounded and educated person
You never know where you are going in the world. So it's best to learn just in case.
In case other people speak a different language
It allows me to commuicate with a wider range of people
Because we are living in diversed country. It be great to be able to communicate with others from different countries
to communicate with others in different language
because it’s a secondary language spoken in America
Being bilingual is a grat characteristic to have for future jobs.
The world is so diverse, to be able to communicate in more than 1 language can do nothing but help you.
So we can learn and communicate with others arpund the world
Being bilingual is a plus in Any situation.
Many people around the world do not speak english.
I think it is important to know more languages to communicate to friends and family.
It is because everyone in today society can speak two or more languages.
So I can communicate and help more people.
You know multiple languages, it's easier to find the job and communicate with other people.
Makes connection with people of other cultures much easier.
We live in a very diverse city and learning a new language will be beneficial.
Because it makes you able to communicate abroad.
According to living in a global world, we need to know more language to communicate with others around the world.
America is full of culture that has multiple languages. We should all learn to commnicate
we're constantly evolving it's good to know a second language
Diversity ability to communicate w/others
It is good to know a language in everyday life.
It is useful, but depends on what you want to do with your personal and professional life.
Helps communicate if you are at work, other country, friends, and family.
We live among people who don't speak only English.
It can open more job opportunities for my career
because there are so many Spanish speakers in this country and especially in this area.
with current technology it is no longer needed
Because communication is very important in the socity today.
being fluent in different languages can help.
Better jobs, easier to communicate when travelling
It shows intelligence and opens up doors to future employment benefits.
better understand other people/cultures in a global society
not everyone in the world speaks only english
So that people from all over the world are able to communicate with each other.
1) for personal development and career and cultural awareness 2) Career and professional and purposes
It is always good to learn a different language to be able to communicate with different cultures.
To be able to communicate with other people
It helps communicate with anyone without struggling
you can help, connect with other cultures people.
It can only improve for me, as well as it makes me more diverse+cultural
More and more people from other cultures come to the U.S.
For professional use, to communicate with people around the world.
improve oneself, good for career prospects
Much of the world speaks more than one language except Americans
Because we are so surrounded by many different people coming from different backgrounds/cultures, I think it's important to open our eyes to others and learn about it, it helps having an upper mind, having a better understanding of others and appreciate others.
Understand more than one point of view in life.
language opens up the mind and the world, it dismisses borders and malice brothers of us all.
To speak my parents, grandparents and others
cause I will communicate with Spanish people
Everywhere you go there are multiple languages spoken in just one area.
America is a multicultural place people from all over the world live here
It only benefits your life in many aspects.
Because the world needs more people that can translate other languages.
Living in Texas it helps to speak the spanish language to communicate with our neighbors for fun or for business
There is not only english as a language.
Because in life you will meet all kinds of people and if you cannot communicate, you wont be able to help them.
Because while it is important it is not needed to get through life.
It allows one to be able to interact more with individuals of all languages
Knowing other languagesconnects us to diverse people, it allows us to communicate more.
It makes you look like a better candidate when looking for a job.
I feel that it will definitely help me in my career choice.
Communication is vital but English is already a predominant language and is my main language.
It is important to not live in a cultural bubble.
It helps remove language barriers and improves commnication.
The more language you learn the more you and travel and the smartest you sound, Plus you learn an new culture.
It's helpful to have/ know! But there are also usually ways to communicate without language at all.
Because a lot of people struggle with communication barriers and I feel we need to break that for one another.
Makes communicate accessible to more people
So people can communicate more with one another.
To help communicate with different cultures, makes a difference in life.
Because especially in America, language is so diverse, they need to be studied.
Potential to communicate better with others.
Allows you to make connections with new people.
To help communicate with other cultures.
If everyone thought it was unimportant and never learned new languages there would be no way to communicate.
Because in our society it is important to be able to communicate with multitudes of other people and to do this we must break the language barrier.
Gives you more experience to interact with others.
Because this country is based on immigrants from other countries.
Eventually it will be required that one know more than one language.
it helps w/understanding many more languages
Spanish is used everywhere these days it helps to know it .
We are in So.Cal. Lot's of Speakers here.
I personally like language & think it makes a person more cultured
As our world is becoming more diverse & integrated communication is important.
This makes more clients by two languages
You are able to help others with what they need if they speak only one language.
I need it to transfer to a 4 yr. college which is extremely important to me. My wife speaks spanish also.
Because Spanish is like a second language in the U.S
To communicate with others & get cultured.
Learning a second language can help open the door to learning others languages
Because of the diversity in the state we live in
We live in a global world, competitive job market essential to broaden personal/professional horizons
Cultural and societal knowledge of other parts of the world.0
Because it is highy useful for my career
The majority of the world is at least bilingual and communication with others who don't speak English is very important.
There are many languages in the US and some people don't don’t know English
Because, modt people are native English speakers, but have espanol as a second hand language.
because of the fact that the united states is such a diverse place to live and will always be multi-cultural
Necessary for better communication & understanding
Makes you stand out from the competition
English is primary language in U.S. but it is good to be able to communicate w/those that do not use Englsih
I am going to be a nurse it would help me help patients if I understood them.
communicate with more demographics, sustain economy
knowing multiple languageshelps cross barriers between groups of people
Better job opportunitites and self enrichment.
Florida has multiple cultures & languages
The more languags the more opportunities.
because there is so many places of interest that speak spanish-1st language
Is good to communicate with more people but English is primary language where I live.
language learning imrpoved the speech and language centers in the brain and increases awareness of other cultures.
SPANISH IS BECOMING OUR PRIMARY LANGUAGE
The world is being muti-cultural and not everyone speak the same language.
I love traveling & look foward to South America travel after learning spanish
USA is very multicultural, especially the bay area
You can help people who have trouble speaking another language by translating. It is beneficial
It broadens your perspective especially about its culture. It helps you not only in communication but as well as mind and character development.
being bilingual can bring many advantages
for easy and better communication with other from different cultures
To be bale to communicate with more people
It is very diverse in the US and it's good to understand people in a different culture and for professional reasons.
it helps to stregthen cognative development
The modern world is globalized. It is important for people to learn more languages b/c it increases culutral understanding.
Know more than one language is helping me to communicate with different people.
Currently, Chinese or Spanish is more important in this world. But I like Japanese becuase I am interested in their culture.
If we learn one more language, we can know more different cultures and get good communication.
Because Spanish is the second most popular language spoken here in California.
Everyone within any country should know that language if they live there.
To communicate with other cultures more effectively.
Not everyone you meet will speak English. Good to know other languages as well.
It is very useful to at least roughly understand another language in order to help you get a job and or help your community.
For job nowadays you need to know Spanish.
There is a lot more to the world than just the United States.
It opens more opportunities/ better communication skills.
Not everyone speaks English so it's important to branch out.
In California there are a lot of Spanish speaking people. I would like to understand and be able to communicate with them.
I've been fine with only one language so far in life.
Communication is very important, when you know more than one language that makes you different.
Always good to know a different culture.
It diversifys and improves your academic portfolio
It's the best way to connect to the rest of the world
It's good to learn a little understanding of different cultures.
The world is based on an international level now.
To be more cultured in different ways of thinking
Cultural breadth/depth; opportunities to grow
I want to be bilingual and it will help me achieve this goal.
speaking more than one language allows you to communicate with all walks of life
Because I already speak my native language.
Because I can communicate better with Spanish people
Because I teach students computer science and it doesn’t matter if I do this in two languages or one.
enables you for traveling & understanding other cultures, and easier to do business.
important to speak to non-English speakers.
It allows for fluid communication and I like to travel to spanish speaking countries
We need to be able to connect with other cultures & its respectful
Because we can learn and connect with people from different countries.
Improves brain functioning+ espands your worldview.
globalization, connect w/fellow humans better, new stretch your learning potential
Eu schools teach their k-12 multiple languages.
Cultural awareness and improves brain function
Globalization and the inevitable exposure to foreign languages.
other countries are doing it, why don’t we?
Unless you travel it's not a cessecity, but still good to learn anyhow.
Because I don't want a language barrier to restrict friendships, partners, and jobs.
Contributes to open-mindness and understanding of other cultures.
I don't feel knolwing a second language is as important as nowing about another culture.
not everyone speaks one language , makes communication more effective.
the world (America) is no longer solely English speaking, when I become a nurse it is imperative to me to be able to communicate with all my patients.
To be able to communicate with all people.
People who are bilingual tend to be smarter/ more understanding
I think it's pretty important because the more people you can understand, the more you can learn from them.
Communication with others of different backgrounds
Makes you more attainable to work people
people never know what could happen/ who they might end up with etc.
Communication is the best way out in this pluricultural world.
To expand personal knowledge and international awarness
When you are bilingual you are able to communicate with more people helping in various ways.
There are a lot more people that only know Spanish so they need help.
knowing a second language is always a plus but not necessary
Many other languages are spoken in the USA
Because there are different dialects in the world, it's only an advantage.
Better opportunities in the work force when you are bilingual
Incase your ever in an emergency and need to communicate with someone
Because as a nurse speaking Spanish can really help only Spanish speaking people.
most jobs look for people who can speak 2 languages.
In today's society you come across more and more people each day who don't speal English in the US
It is important to be able to communicate with people from other cultures.
Not important unless I am visiting these countries
Because our country is so diverse with cultures there are a lot of Spanish speaking people here in the U.S
So you can hold a conversation with others
Because of the many culture coming into United States
I live in America where mostly everyone speaks english
Because more and more spanish speaking people live here.
More experience speaking another language expect English.
Because it will be helpful all the time with any career
if you dont know more than one language you are falling behind.
I already know 3 languages excluding spanish.
Opens up job opportunities in professional career.
You never know you might need it when you travel
because it allows for career advancement + it keeps you culturally diverse
because jobs prefer billingual, over 1 language.
You are able to learn more about one another.
to reduce language barriers around people
It opens doors and makes you more vulnerable.
larger market to communicate and work with
The world is small and the opportunities to communicate with others is large.
I would like to understand more of the world (i.e. people, music, books, etc.)
to communicate with a broader range of people
European children grow knowing ar least 2 languages. We need to be able to communicate with other cultures with greater ease.
I could help in case of emergencies or travel situations
So you can be more experienced with more than one culture
Because we live in an increasingly globalized world and it's important to communicate with other cultures.
It lets you communicate with the rest of the world.
If someone only lives in one country and never wants to leave.
because it is imortant to know more than 1 language.
French language is very interesting Hard to learn but once you get there. You'll enjoy it.
Helps educate about a different cultural/lifestyles.
To be able to communicate better w other cultures.
GIVES US A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
good for communicating with other cultures
Texas is becoming a bi lingual state; if not already
Because language is both beautiful and necessary for understanding th world around us.
I believe you can do better in Texas as a teacher if you speak English+Spanish. I just don't like the language.
It is good to be able to communicate with people that know other languages.
Many Spanish speaking residents in my community.
The world is changing! What better way to keep up then learning language?
I think it's important to be more cultured but I also understand that some people don’t have the time or resources.
Cultural understanding and intellectual stimulation
Being restricted to one language is a lot of missed conversations
Flexibility in communication is a nice skill to have.
Makes you smarter, able to make the world a smaller place, ect

“Other” option write-in for S7_7
Took 4 years of Spanish before taking Italian
Tried to learn it at home with CDs and other computer programs
I also have known a little Spanish b/c of my family
One continuing education course (3 months)
I have an intro to Spanish, German and French class in middle school.
Deaf girl in my elementary classes taught me some.
Some school, for a semester but that was over 10 yrs ago.
I also studied German in High School which sparked an interest in other languages.
Living in central america ( in the streets not in school)
Practiced speaking it in my local neighborhood
Summer French immersion program in Montreal.

“Other” option write-in for S15_7
Amount of study depends on classs. Now Math 98 lots of study.

“Other” option write-in for S16_4
Plan to continue learning italian, then when I master it jump to another one
maybe it depends if another language is required at the other college I want to attend.
I will most likely skip a semester of language to focus on other class.
I am transfering, but still will study Spanish.
I listen to Rosetta Stone in Mandarin and have puchased Arabic.
Finished the required amount of language credits beeded for transfer (1 semester).
Will keep up with my Spanish but will not study
visit/ stay in another country to enhance other language skills
May take another course in French if offered, or possibly repeat a class if new classes are not available.
I will continue to take the advance class.
Not sure but hope to continue at nother 4 year school
I plan to have a language teacher & travel to Serbia to take an intense language seminar as the U.S.A. does not accomondate Serbian.
I hope to live in spanish speaking country
I will probably study language independently
I will study French and Spanish at my next institution.
higher level courses and immersion courses

“Other” option write-in for S17_8
To continue learning this language (Italian)
To travel to Portuguese speaking countries for extensive amount of time.
learn langauge don’t think one class covers it
to communicate with parents of English learners
I want to share the good news of God's Kingdom to Spanish Speakers
To keep my language updated, so I wont forget it.
to read French + improve speaking skills
Working towards proficiency and eventual fluency.
I love language, it will benefit every aspect of my life to be multilingual.

“Other” option write-in for S18_8
No more classes for the languages I wish to learn
I already speak German fluently, some Italian, and now passable French.
I am close to graduating and the enxt leve up is not being offered next semester.
I just want to practice I already learned
I find it difficult to learn on top of my other language
education is so expensive, after you're in debt, you're stuck with a low paying job that keeps you in debt. Then your life sucks. Was it worth it?
I don’t need more for my bachelor requirements
I will enroll at a private language program.
Japanese 3 isnt offered or flexible hours.
It requires a lot of time to do it justice
It is interesting but it is not my career focus.
I'm in the Highest Spanish classs, there's no Portugese classes
Can't Learn Spanish no matter how hard I try.
I do plan on taking another semester of language
because these classes teach you to be a tourist rather than an academic
I need to preserve my units for other core classes.
I am not sure my schedule will allow it.
Does not fit financial aide career/ education plan
Only needed one would rather take other courses for my major.
I want to learn from the culture, not from the class.
It is not a requirement for my degree to take another language course. I find school challenging and only want to take what is neccessary. Although knolwing French fluently would be useful because I live on the Canadian border.

“Other” option write-in for S21
dad did some college but did not obtain a degree
Some college classes taken none completed

Is there a more specific term that you identify with? (Examples: American, Cuban, Jewish, Irish, Mexican-American, etc.?)
Pacific Islander/ Black or African American
American Im italian filipino and spanish
"White" is a social construction I am European or caucasian. European or caucasian "White reinforces racial divides
Iberian/ North American/ Mediterranean MUIT
Why does it matter/care- inese, it shouldn’t
A person, maybe, living human being, Earthian
Jewish/ Norwegian/ Swedish/ Spanish/ Turkish
Mexican American because I don't know my native culture.

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I also enjoy the study of fictional languages and have constructed my own!
Teacher was really good at explaining every little detail, especially with it being such a fast paced course.
Don't make language classes into online classes.
I would love to continue my education in foreign languages, however, sadly, my state (AZ) cut funding for education, and as a result many language courses are being cut.
Everyone should be required to be fluent in a second language!
I graduated with a BA this past summer and I am currently auditing this class because I need to continue remembering and using Italian, so that I can work and live in Italy someday.
Having online foreign language classes as a goal of the college is ridiculous. People need to work in a social, person to person class to learn a language.
Book too expensive. Online requirement too expensive.
Book is to expensive online requirements are to expensive
Always allow people to learn lamguages. It connects us to the world and creates culture. It allows for a more fufilling life overall.
Italian is a super fun language to learn! I really like it.
I want to go back to China for job and become train engineer
Your question for number 8 only asks if someone speaks a 2nd language at home or with family. Asking the question this way does not allow for people with language exchange via the internet or language exchange at a place of work to contribute to your statistics.
This course is far too intense for anyone who must also work to support themsleves. The sheer amount of material to be learned leaves little time for reinforcement, review, and exploration. Like a flood flowing into a tiny funnel, too much spills out on the ground.
I'm studying Spanish because I wish to work in education with Spanish speaking students
"Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter." -Yoda
I've really enjoyed learning German- Dr. Sowak is terrific!
I have a BA in mathematics. I'm taking German because I want to eventually visit/live there.
I enjoyed taking Spanish with professor celona. She's always willing to help, even outside of her office hours. Thanks!
More Portuguese courses should be taught/offered in our schools.
What impact is this survey going to have on society?
I believe language is very important to understand. If I did not have to take this course I would because going different places and seeing the look on peoples faces when they find someone that understands them is priceless.
Language classes should be offered on a wider variety of frames in order to allow people to be able to take an interest in other cultures.
I recommend everyone tot take a language class to provide a better future for all sorts of communication.
Non-traditional student- have a Masters in education & love to travel & learn languages
I'm a retired teacher, with 60 grad, hrs. Part a Master's. I studied 6 months in Enclagen, Germany.
The verbal quizzes were infurriating not everyone can pull off the answers off the top ok heads. Would be more effective if written a small test.
I have a strong opinion that U.S should start multiple langauges when kids start school.
I truly enjoy being in Spanish class. I am excited that I am finally learning a 3rd language. Even though learning Spanish is very challenging at this time, I know that in the future I will master this language just as I have English, because I want ot master it
Community college has been my best foreign language learning experience
I also want to learn Portugese and study horticulture
As a language teacher it's a good idea to put oneself in the position of a newcomer to help remember what it is like. I take note of learning activities that I can use in my own teaching
People come in more than one "color" & have blended ethnicities. Im of more than one race.
Good class at a good pace, helped with review of language as well as being taught new material.
I am taking spanish primarly for travel.
Please create more "Intermediate French I" Courses (FRE 2220).
I am taking American Sign Language to communicate with friends who have already taken the class and one day to teach my children how to sign when they are young.
Learning to communicate in ASL has expanded not only language skills but increased (?) skills and body mechanics awareness.
26. what is your race/ethnicity? "mark only one" really? *asian and pacific islander are no the same group do not group them as such.
Learning a new language is very time consuming when you're working full time and going to school full time. My teacher is great!
try to help the next generation. This information is important but please with your knowledge. Change the future of education. -unknown
I'm taking the course for enjoyment I don't need the credits. I've studied several foreign languages.
I plan on studying German and Japanese to further my planned degree in World War II History.
It's hard for me to pick up this language
I'm in Spanish 1 and feel like this is extremely hard to learn this late in life. Foreign language should be taught at a early time in ones life. I'm primarily a A' student I am struggling to make above. I'm stressed about having to take 2nd semester of this.
One does not fully understand their own language or culture until they study another. Learning another language opens up one's mind to a world beyond their own in an unique and inspiring way.
I believe their programs that could benefit a change. I don't think English teachers need an English degree to teach English. I think colleges should prepare students more for the workforce and foreign languages are a huge part of professional development.
Since my first year in college at age 16, I have been interest in International Relations, and it is ever more relevant in today's world.
Please don't send me another survey, thanks. Also, make sure to have a great day, bye!
language learning has inspired me to be a better student in all areas.
This is interesting I wonder what this is for?
Taking soanish has really enhanced my understanding of English grammaras well, and learning about so many different hispanic cultures has really enhanced my world view.
Love spanish and love to learn about the different Spanish-Speaking Countries.
I believe that more universities/state colleges etc. should have classes that teach more than the "usual" Spanish, English, French, Chinese, ASL, Latin. That may seem like a lot but languages such as Korean, Japanese, Italian are just as beneficial to know.
29. You should add choose to not say or add transgender/ transexual. I do not fall into the above categories, however a growing number of students won't fall into the sterotypical male or female role.
Very interesting survey. I have no clue how this will help but I am glad that I did this, so thank you.
I am so grateful that I can obtain such a valuable skill through community college at such a great price.
I am learning the Italian language to further my knowledge of another culture and to gain more insights into the world of art history abroad, since it is my major.
Keep language programs going they are vital to education
I love spanish. It’s a beatiful language. I hope I never loss it. This class has help me learn a lot.
Can we just start doing things right. Get it together government.
Currently taking another language course in the same semester.
I have had a great time learning spanish.
I really enjoy my Spanish 1 course and find it very helpful. I have been learning it just for a ffew months, but already can understand a lot and speak a little.
Learning new languages is fun and it's useful to have knowledge of it.
I am very concerned about the future of Hebrew being taught at SMC. There needs to be more awareness made that this class is offered so more people enroll and more classes will be available. I am very interested in continuing Hebrew at SMC but not enough classes are being offered.
I love the fact that Hebrew is offered at SMC. Not many schools offer it and it was great to have it offered at an accessible institution. Would love to see even more Hebrew courses offered.
I love learning Arabic with my current Professor and look forward to learning the language.
Extand Arabic as 4 year Bachelors Degree program. There is a high demand and students need to learn more languages. Also, more career opportunities will arise.
"American" and "Jewish" are nationalities, not ethnic groups. "Race" pertains to the human race, which we all are.
I can speak Korean and English. I'm learning Japanese.
I want to be fluent in 5+ languages & work for the UN (translator, interpreter)
I'm really enjoying learning my new language.
There should be more available programs for those who are serious bout learning one or more languages and studying abroad.
I think students would do better in foreign language classes if U.S. elementary and high school taught more English grammar classes.
I really like how the program is run at MATC.
I took French first thinking I needed a foreign language to transfer However I did not but still really enjoy learning a foreign language.
Everyone should have a second language + have a foreign living experience
had bilingual class but failed so my mother took initiative teach me spanish at Home and I learned English at school and I don’t have an acent.
I have a Master's Degree, but take this course to learn a langugage that I always wanted to learn
I wish community college would offer more random and obscure languagues. All languages are valuable. However, I often find that languages taught don't accurately represent the local demographic.
Spent ages 8-13 in germany, attending a bilingual school.
I am semi-fluent in ASL and hope to be in Germa. Eventually in Japanese!
I find learning French and possibly other languages to be stimulating and improves my understanding and comform in not only French but other countries languages as well.
I find it interesting that you don’t list traveling to a foreign country or working/interacting with foreigners as a reason for learning a foreign language.
I am a non-traditional student with a B.A. + M.B.A.
I love learning about new cultures and languages. That is why I took Spanish.
Ryan Maple is the best language teacher I have encountered in my 42 years of experience on this planet. R.C.C is lucky to have him
I love my teacher. I only regret that I can't take second year Spanish with her due to class times!
I wish there were more Latin classes available!
I feel that learning this language will make me much more successful as a latina, not many latinas are successful, that Is why I am proud to learn this language because I can help people who do not speak english.
This class needs to be broken up into two part semesters because of some of the learning skills of some individuals that have learning disabilities.
I'm very appreciative that we have a college in our community. I am especially thankful to have foreign language courses available.
This has been a wonderful way to learn spanish and become acquainted with college studies again.
Native Language- Both English & Tagalog. Tagalog was spoken until age 5.
I would like to study another language but learning a new language frustrates me.
I don't plan on taking any additional language classes, but hope to keep up on the language and use it outside of class in the real world.
Please continue to offer foreign language courses at city college. This enables us to communicate others with more ease.
I am a 1st generation college student transferring to a 4 yar institution after graduating with an associateès.
I do feel that I wasn't nearly quite as successful as I should have been due to some severe family issues. But the overall course was rather enjoyable!
Latin is a wonderful study. As an English speaker I can definitely say it has aided my understanding of language.
Learning different languages is interesting. Also, can be fun if not stressed.
French is beauty by art and craft. Ergonomically, it is the language of the global leaders in our current system of shitting on other country's proserity and is the beginner to all economic change. They study our english systems of economy but we need to know their culture.
I graduated from law school and received a Juris Doctorate degree last year. I decided to study French because I went to three study abroad programs during law school and found that French is an important language in Europe. My plans for the future is to build my career in Europe.
I would like all classes in French to be taught each semester. Waiting to take French 3 until fall 2016 after completing French 2 in fall 2015 seems completely ridiculous and not beneficial to learning a language.
I am a full-time student at another, full-time university. I commute to this school two days a week only for the Japanse Program which is the most thorough I've seen in the region.
This was a fanstatic class taught by a fantastic instructor! I am going to miss it.
I cannot stress enough how important I believe it is to study and potentially master a foreign language. I have reaped many benefits from studying many different languages
The culture of the language is often forgotten when you take a language course. They go hand in hand and that puts the language into perspective.
I am serious on the spanish 101 course content. I am leaving this class with professor John Young. He is talented professor, helpful and honest professor. I have never seen anyone like him. But course material should be very easy like primary school so easy for us to learn. Make this course basic so we can learn very fast. dont make too thick book. Just make 70 page or less and give more time for students to learn basic knowledge. like Alphabet, words etc. Thank you.
I think there should be more of an emphasis and push to teach children different languages. As it is a known fact is harder to learn when you are older.
Please expand your language courses to languages other than the "standard" list. Make them a common option. Languages such as Greek, Serbo-Croatian, Korean, etc.
Please, pleas, please! Add more languages! I really wanted to take German! I hope I can take it next semester! PLEASE!
The school needs more programs where students can use the knowledge they have gained in the class room and apply it in the real world situations.
Language classes that are required rarely produce speakers of that language. My guess is that two people in this class of 30 will someday speak German well.
25% of the world's engineers obtain their education in Germany.
To whom this may concern, I hope you're having a great day. Don't forget to smile!
you should add a nonbinary option for gender Not everyone odentifies as male or female.
I have loved learning Chinese with my Professor Weiksun. She has made learning Chinese fun.
Language is fun to learn, although I am picking of which Spanish wasn't for me so I choose to learn Mandarin instead. I love the culture behind it.
Learing a second language help me know other cultures. And also, it increases job opportunities in many careers.
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The classes should go slower with the corriculum, because the classes go too fast. It is hard to keep up and learn when everything is being Thrown at me. Plus, it is very unclear.
I have focused more in MSJC than the other colleges I have atended.
ASL is amazing, so useful and opened my eyes to a culture I had no clue about. Also it makes so much sense and makes telling secrets or communicating fun!
ASL is very fun to learn and it is easy to pick up. You do not have to worry about pronouncing a word or letter right. ASL also gets you moving because you are using muscles you've never thought about using.
I would love to keep talking Spanish until I become fluent, but I am in the medical field and need to save my units for my other core classes (sciences & maths, etc.)
I have 3 children. When I', able to speak Spanish well enough then I will teach then as well. Elementery schools should also expose languages to children who only speak one .
Spanish is great to know. It'll take people far if they allow it to.
Get transfer to florida for a university in orlando and travel.
My family never educated me to speak spanish for fear I would be discriminated in school as they were speaking Spanish. I was unable to communicate with my family so I never understood the language until High School.
I think language course should continue because I would like for my children to be able to study other languages besides english to have a better understanding of the world around us.
I believe learning another language is vital in increasing communication and connectivity among others.
I have enjoyed learning ASL and about Deaf culture and highly recommend it.
I have been to many different countries and have learned a little bit of different laguages.
I have taken three years of H.S Spanish and a few quarters @ hcsb, but never used the language until I traveled to Costa Rica and eventually moved back to live with my boyfriend who is a Tico. Being immersed in the culture and language is how I learned to communicate, comprehend and adapt. I now want to perfect my writing, conjugations, accents etc- so as to not only feel confident in my "home away from hom", but to be a valuable aset as aa teacher where i think we are heading towards immersiona as a potential requirement we live in a global world, it is crazy/egocentirc to think English is all we should have to master.
I use Spanish w/many people I encounter speak in Southern California.
I am taking this class as a transient student from UCF. I am currently a junior.
Jet fuel can't melt steel beams!9/11 was an inside job!
I enjoy learning and listening to new languages.
Learning a second language should be prioritized at a oyunger age. This can help develop a more well rounded person.
This survey takes less than 5 minetts not 8-15
My parents went to college but I can't remember if they got a Bachelors or a Masters.
Being that I live in such a diverse area (Southern California), I feel it's imperative to know more than just English.
My professor is absolutely great and makes the foreign learning process the best possible that she can.
I want to learn how many languages I can because my dream is some day work for UN.
I intend to get a doctorate in European History. When I do so I will most likely take a class in Latin as well.
I love spanish class! It gets me a step closer to be bilingua. The teacher is very passionate.
The professor is the problem, not Spanish. Spanish is an easy language to learn.
I find that learning languages takes time. I would like more time to focus on conjugations.
K-12 should require foreign language, American kids should know 2-4 langaues by college.
German classes, ect. Need just as much support as other common lang.
A language should be required in all colleges, since we are close to two borders of French and Spanish countries. It should also start in elementary schools.
I think everyone should learn another language because it helps create understanding.
Language is not encouraged enough as it is. We are not allowing our kids to reach their full potnetial by only teaching them English.
Learning at least one other language besides your native language, to me is the most important thing you can do for yourself or a child besides becoming literate in your first language.I believe all children should complete K12 in a dual language environment, and should continue into college.
I feel language in school should be made into two semester. Taking both French I and II in same semester is challeniging and I feel like it will cause me to forget things sooner after I am done the course. I enjoy my language class but with it didn't move as quickly.
Please add a class for English as a second language. I know several people who would take it.
This class has been a great experience so far!
I like that Spanish 1, 2, 3 all use the same book and I don't have to buy a new one for each class this makes the price of studying Spanish extremely convenient.
Thanks for giving the "other" option for question # 26.
It would be nice if there was more languages other than Spanish offered at our school.
My GPA does not reflect how great I can do in school. I have had to work most of my life , so it is hard for me to balance my schedule. I also have disabilities, which make it hard for me to do every type of job.
I took spanish to learn how to write in spanish better I can speak it fairly well, however sometimes I don’t know words. I learned lot in this spanihs class that helped me understand it better and write better.
I am literally 50% Filipino and 50% Cauasian. I should be able to check more than one.
I really enjoy learning the language! Mrs. Lopes is a really great teacher!
Spanish is very interesting and I enjoy learning it.
I love to learn more languages. This is a great opportunity for me to help many different people in the world when Iknow more than one language
I like Spanish 1411 + Professor an this is awesome!!!
Senora Patrick es muy buena profesora. La clase de espanol son muy divertida.
Languages should be taught while children are very young!! It woulf be nice if the second language is instruction began in Pre-k.
I have a BS degree from University of Northen Colora do. I returned to school for self improvement. It will help me communicate with my employers after I reopen my business.
Cost of Books OR Electronic Material too Expensive
It is a pity that there are not more foreign language programs available to the public in the U.S.A., as multi lingualism is an asset to any nation, or society that embraces a polyglot-mindset.
The teacher is good. I'm just bad at foreign languages. I can read most languages out loud with good pronounciation. Just not understand what I'm saying.
Why do questions about parents matter when the survey is about the student?