Should fluency in a foreign language be required to graduate?

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Selected thesis

Fluency in a foreign language should be required to graduate.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Being able to speak a foreign language can open up new opportunities for students.

  • Pro claim 2

    Learning a foreign language can enhance cultural awareness and understanding.

  • Con claim 1

    Many students will rarely use the languages they learn at school.

  • Con claim 2

    Making foreign languages a requirement reduces student choice in the curriculum.