Second-Language Skills for All? Analyzing a Proposed Language Requirement for U.S. Air Force Officers

In an effort to determine the feasibility of requiring all Air Force officers to attain a specific level of proficiency in a second language, the authors conducted a survey of current Air Force officers. The results suggest that such a requirement is not currently feasible. However, it would instead...

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Hoofdauteur: Hardison, Chaitra M. (auth)
Andere auteurs: Miller, Louis W. (auth), Li, Jennifer J. (auth), Schroeder, Amber (auth), Burkhauser, Susan (auth)
Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: RAND Corporation 2012
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Samenvatting:In an effort to determine the feasibility of requiring all Air Force officers to attain a specific level of proficiency in a second language, the authors conducted a survey of current Air Force officers. The results suggest that such a requirement is not currently feasible. However, it would instead be desirable to offer incentives for a variety of efforts made toward achieving proficiency, both before and after commissioning.
ISBN:j.ctt5hht66
9780833083180
9780833060341
Toegang:Open Access