700 Reasons: Reason #415

Reason: 415
Through the study of languages, young people can develop an awareness that others have different perceptions, values, priorities and attitudes
Reference:
Swarbrick, A. (2002) 'Positioning modern foreign language teaching in schools: issues and debates' in Swarbrick, A. (ed) Teaching Modern Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools (London: Routledge Falmer, The Open University), pp. 3-22
Related Keywords:
Intercultural competence, Values

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