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ERIC Number: EJ361290
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Tenn. Tries Language Instruction as Way to Bolster Economic Health.
Leatherman, Courtney
Chronicle of Higher Education, v34 n12 pA32 Nov 18 1987
On the theory that the state can attract more foreign industry and tourism if residents have more foreign language skills, Tennessee is establishing the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute with state and private funds, solely to improve foreign language instruction. (MSE)
Descriptors: Economic Development, Educational Quality, Higher Education, Industry, Instructional Improvement, International Trade, Second Language Programs, State Aid, Statewide Planning, Tourism
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Economic Impact; Tennessee Foreign Language Institute