2006-07 College Graduate Survey - College of Continuing Education

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Language Studies 56 students indicated that they had participated in a CIS language class: ∙ 2 chinese ∙ 22 French ∙ 28 German ∙ 1 Hebrew ∙ 3 Spanish 27% of the respondents that had participated in a CIS language class had completed or anticipated completing a major or minor in the language they had studied through CIS. ∙ 8 French ∙ 6 German ∙ 1 Spanish Former CIS language students had used or anticipated using their foreign language skills in the following ways (respondents were able to select more than one choice) ∙ 2 Graduate studies in the language (2 French) ∙ 19 Study abroad (2 Chinese, 8 French, 8 German, 1 Spanish) ∙ 12 Work abroad (1 Chinese, 8 French, 3 German) ∙ 3 A teaching career in the foreign language (1 Chinese, 2 French) ∙ 35 Travel (2 Chinese, 13 French, 19 German, 1 Spanish) ∙ 19 By combining the language with work in business or a career for which the foreign language might be useful (9 French, 9 German, 1 Spanish) ∙ 8 Double major (5 French, 3 German) ∙ Other: Personal relationships/friendships; Peace Corps Impact of CIS language courses on choice of study or scholarship options 90%--It made me want to be a German teacher. I even applied for the full-ride scholarship and took 2 more semesters of German in college and continue on learning languages--Danish!! Allowed me to explore the language more fully. CIS courses allowed me to enter college with a head start, enabling me to concentrate on fewer classes per semester, study abroad and still graduate early! CIS was better. I am teaching English in France. Only French I took was CIS. Did not affect it either way. Did not have any impact. Did not impact. Gave me an introduction to something I wanted to continue studying in college. I already wanted to study French but my extra credits from CIS made it easier to complete a double major with one major being French. I studied abroad in France due to my French language background. I used these and other French courses to complete a European Studies minor. I use German in my job today. The fact that I am proficient in the language helped me get the job. I was able to get French credits before arriving to college. This allowed me to spend a semester abroad and to double major. I was further along in German so I was able to start at a higher level and complete that major in less time so I was able to have a second major too and still graduate in 4 years I went into international studies. I understood Latin American people's needs and their culture. I would have liked to minor in French but my major was too demanding for a minor. CIS 5-year survey December 2006 Page 10 of 12
Impact of CIS language courses on choice of study or scholarship options Influenced me to study another language (Chinese) It allowed me to only need one more semester of language--and I chose to expand on German. The program helped strengthen my German skills. I did not receive any scholarships for German, nor was I offered any. It allowed me to take classes that involved some information that I learned in U of M-CIS language courses. Gave me interest to take classes I wouldn't think of taking It didn't really. It didn't so much. I just liked the language and wanted to learn it while in high school. It didn't, it was just an opportunity to get ahead before I started college. It furthered my interest and advanced my language learning. Also helped me to learn more about that culture. It opened a door for me to look at a different culture other than the U.S. It gave me more freedom in class selection. I was exempted from having to take language courses and that allowed me to complete my double major in just 4 years. It prepared me for the pace and structure college courses require. Learning a second language is important. It helps broaden your perspective and helps overcome global isolationism. "Language shapes thought." and learning at least one additional language is a start. More scholarship options available. No impact No impact. Not much Not only did I learn another language, but I also learned part of a different culture which is important to my personal background and my professional work today. The experience opened up more study abroad choices, but didn't apply to my general college study or scholarship options. Very strong impact. Increased my desire to continue learning (abroad) especially with starting position/advanced courses. Additional comments about CIS language studies Comments I enjoyed the challenge. My instructor was kind and very knowledgeable about her material. I work for Alliame - a German owned company. The experience opened doors for me to potentially work in Germany at some point in my career. I am unsure if I will ever do this. In my career as a fashion publicist in LA, I have many Parisian clients. It's wonderful! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this research. I hope my children will have CIS opportunities offered in their schools in the future. The course on the high school campus was outstanding (actually 2 courses). Both of my parents also taught German and they had the greatest respect for my hs German teacher. This was a great experience in high school! CIS 5-year survey December 2006 Page 11 of 12
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