My article, “Internationalizing the Campus @ the Library,” is the lead article in the November issue of Strategic Library.
Kathleen Stein-Smith, PhD's Posts (5)
Sort by
“The Embassy of France in the U.S. Cultural Services Department would also like to extend their thanks to the all of the following, for their invaluable analyses and conference submissions :
Kathleen Stein-Smith, President of the AATF Committee for the Defence of French”
Read more @ http://frenchlanguage.frenchculture.org/news/aatf-convention-austin
Many thanks to everyone at AATF and to our friends and colleagues from France who collaboratively work with us to promote and advocate for French language and culture in the U.S.
If you are aware of a French (foreign language) program at risk, or if you would like to increase support in your community/institution for your program, these are a few things to keep in mind.
"Kathy Stein-Smith explains why demand is growing for French the world over.
There is one skill that is being learned around the world, with enrollments growing by 50% in Asia and Africa, while in the U.S. programs are being reduced and even eliminated. This highly sought-after global skill is not social media, data analytics, or coding; it is learning French. French is a language that reflects both the rich cultural and historical heritage of France and also that of the worldwide Francophonie. It is a language of international diplomacy, a global business language, and a top internet language, which points to the growing importance of French."
Read more @ http://languagemagazine.com/?p=125752
