Foreign Language Needs in the U.S. Government

Foreign Language Needs in the U.S. Government

An examination of US government positions that require foreign-language competence indicates that the types of positions & the degree of language competence required vary widely. Foreign-language jobs are divided into two major categories: jobs where language skill is a necessary adjunct to prof...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 1990-01, Vol.511 (Sept), p.109-121
Hauptverfasser: Clifford, Ray T, Fischer, Donald C
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An examination of US government positions that require foreign-language competence indicates that the types of positions & the degree of language competence required vary widely. Foreign-language jobs are divided into two major categories: jobs where language skill is a necessary adjunct to professional skills in another area; & jobs involving translation, interpretation, & teaching. A summary of jobs in major departments including the State Dept, Peace Corps, Voice of America, & others is presented. B. Annesser Murray
ISSN:0002-7162