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The Richness of Being Biiinguai and Bicuiturai Heidi Lizama, contributing writer Opinion— Being bilingual or, the ability to communicate in two languag es, and being bicuiturai which involves to have and combine the cultures and customs of two nations or ethnic groups, gives people the opportunity to understand other people in different perspectives. From my personal experience I can testify to how much it has helped me to learn and experience two cultures at the same time. My original culture is Hispanic but I have been acculturated to the American culture. This experience has helped me see my life in two different ways, and when it comes to making personal decisions I have in mind how my social decisions will affect people from both cultures. In addition, by learning two lan guages it allows me is open new doors in life in different ways such as job - opportunities— this skill gives me the ability to socialize and work with dif ferent people from different cultures. At Meredith College we all have the opportunity to learn another language, especially because we are all required to take three foreign language courses (of the same language) as a general education requirement. Students ac quire language competence in listen ing, speaking, reading and writing. We have foreign language classes such as Spanish, French, Italian, and Chinese. Any of these classes will not only help, us speak a second language, but will challenge us to learn about en entirely new culture. Foreign language courses also help students understand the targeted for eign culture and civilization and gain a greater appreciation of those cultures. By taking these courses, we are all on the path to becoming more informed, productive world citizens. Some students enjoy foreign language so they keep taking more classes and some even decide to major in it. Other students however, dislike the requirement because of the difficul ties and struggles that foreign langauge can be known for. But I would highly recommend all students to take these classes seriously and use them wisely because it will help everyone in their future. I personally know how hard it is to learn a second language and even more, to learn its cultural affairs. To get out of your foreign classes success fully here are some tips that can help you not only pass the class, but learn to speak enough to survive in another country: • Be in class on time • Be positive and willing to listen and learn new words each day • Take good notes in class so that you can review it later (which will also help- you come exams time). • Have a journal where you can write down new vocabulary, the translation of it and the pronunciation of it as well. In that same journal you can write down in that second language whatever happened during your day. • Find a native speaker of the language you are learning Overall, I hope this will help to make you realize the importance of learn ing a second language and a second culture. Being able to speak a second language and to understand a second culture will make a positive impact in every person’s life. Thank you all for your support this year. The Herald will be back In the fall! Tina Fey and Paul Rudd Star in New Film, Admission Cody Jeffery, Assistant Co-Editor t i n a fey paul rudd March 8 Admission via tumbier.com Biiinguai Children via Juanofwords.com Like American Pie, Admission is another comedy-filled film by director Paul Wietz (but much more PG than American Pie). Since its release in March, Admission has already grossed over $15,000,000 domestically. The combination of Weitz’s usual comic- inspired plot and lead actors, Tina Fey and Paul Rudd, make Admission a contender to be a top five box office hit. As discussed by IMDb, Admission is based on a Princeton admissions officer, Portia Nathan (Tina Fey), who is up for a major promotion and takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative high school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption—all the while falling in love with her pos sible son’s teacher, John Pressman (Paul Rudd). This filmed served as great family entertainment with its colorful cast and numerous plot twists. Instead of Fey and Rudd living happily ever after, they have an unexpected ending to their relationship that will shock the audience. Wietz’s choice of unconven tional actors helps make the film more unpredictable, but distracting at the same time. Although Fey played her character well in Admission, it was difficult to separate her from her overly-sarcastic, crazy character roles on “The Tonight Show.” As a viewer, I spent more time trying to fit Fey’s personality into her Admission character than actually connecting with her role—this is one of the only drawbacks (or distractions) of the film. Despite the film’s minor shortcom ing, Admission is funny, easy to watch, and unpredictable enough to keep the audience interested and is well worth a night out with your favorite movie watching buddy.
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