Table 1. Languages Studied Prior to College
Language Studied
None
Spanish
French
German
Latin
Greek
Japanese
Italian
Hebrew
Russian
Arabic
Chinese
Dutch
n
16
295
82
41
18
6
5
4
2
2
1
1
1
%
4.0
74.1
20.7
10.3
4.5
1.5
1.3
1.0
.5
.5
.3
.3
.3
n=396
Additionally, students reported having studied foreign language in their schools in various amounts.
Foreign language study is often offered in semester courses. Students reported the training they took as:
no foreign language learning (13); 1-2 semesters (72); 3-4 semesters (185); 5-6 semesters (64); and 7-8
semesters (68) (see Figure 1). It is important to note that 78.6% of students reported studying foreign
languages for more than 1 year.
Missouri State Council of the International
Reading Association
Membership in the Missouri State Council is open to any and all persons engaged in teaching or
supervision of reading at any school level, to parents and to all teachers interested in the purposes
of the Council.
Active Members. Active membership in the Missouri State Council shall consist of all members
in good standing in various local c