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THE HILLTOP, April 29, 1977, Page Five Language Students Interviewed Knowledge of Foreign Languages, Cultures Imperative to deal with Naturally. ?' conditions lances at thf I have intef 0 one undef' Many peop'^ fe. But fe*- little lives to fferent. ecially whe" so geared to s allegations of the Hil^' pitor.i' Note: fludenl.i comprising the French conversation flaw, Mary Elliott, Phyllis Sledge, Ninette llumher, and Terri Campbell, and their instruc- '°r, Michelle Rouille, compiled the following Wtide in an effort to inform readers of the im portance qi foreign language study. Isolationism in the United States has long Since been a thing of the past. The nations of world interact more and more each day, *nd communication is necessary. The basic "leans of communication is language, for lan- 8nage is the gateway to understanding a coun- •ty’s culture and its people. And by under standing a foreign culture better, we may per- naps gain a little insight into our own heritage, the existence of vast means of communication Such as television, radio, newspapers, maga- fiiies, and the telephone, which are such an integral part of our daily lives, make the know- '"dge of other languages imperative. The following statements are from an inter view conducted with students who are cur- lently taking a foreign language. '^hy did you learn French? Terri: I’ve always been fascinated with dif- •erent languages and I’ve always wanted to '"Urn one. Out of all the countries in the world, ^e one 1 wished most to visit was France. Also Trench seemed like it would be worthwhile I® learn because it is such an international language. Vary: 1 grew up in Ontario, Canada and look French in high school. It was required liiat I take it because there are many French- ®Peaking people in Canada. Ninette: I became interested in the French ^"guage when I was little and heard my father "d grandparents speak to each other in that "Uguage. This interest was intensified by my 'OUng cousins speaking it after living in France Or a year, and by my French grandmother, "0 tried to teach it to me when 1 visited her. , Phyllis: Since speech communicates thought, 'u learning a language one inevitably learns Ihought patterns. That interests me: the more ive know about all manners of thinking, the "lore advances we can make in understanding Members of the French conversation class are (l-r): Mary Elliott, Terri Campbell, and Phyllis Sledge. (Photo by Kirk Hall) an individual’s manner of thinking. The world is full, so full we can never hope to grasp a small fraction of what it has to offer. By learn ing French, among other languages, one can at least start to appreciate the variety of people that populate a single world. iVhy are you continuing to take French and what have you gained from it? Terri: During my high school years I enjoy ed French very much and decided to con tinue with it in college. I’ve not yet fully de e “thank rk Hall. A", Riddle- iVayne aii^l lef' ary, Margate* Gus Jenkins. Hon: College 1,200; Press cided on a career, but a knowledge of French or another language can be very helpful in bus iness, government, the medical profession and other types of work. By learning French and studying French culture, 1 have learned to ap preciate cultures different from my own. Mary: 1 am interested in doing medical mission work and felt knowing French would help me overseas. I also think it is one of the most beautiful languages to hear spoken. Knowing French has allowed me to be able Baseball Overview to better communicate. For example; when 1 travelled to the World’s Fair in Montreal in 1967, it was easier for me to get around from place to place. In my profession, nursing, I have been able to interpret a patient’s needs for other personnel by my knowing French and thereby better care for them. Reading French magazines and speaking with French people has broadened my scope as far as understanding the life of another culture. Ninette: In the ninth grade I began formal classroom study and continued because I want ed to learn more than just the beginning basics of the language; I wanted to learn how to speak and converse in it. Later on in high school and in college, 1 began to not only want to learn about the language itself, but also about the lives and habits of those who spoke it. My outlook on the world has been broadened to include others besides Americans, and I’ve met many new friends in teachers and fellow- students with a common interest in the French language. Phyllis: 1 pursue French because, obvi ously, you don’t learn a language overnight. Just this reason alone makes studying French exciting — you never finish, there’s always more. Already, 1 have realized how much American culture owes to French culture; and from a more stimulating viewpoint, how different the two societies are. An entirely different philo sophy of life subtly underlies the history and “every day” life of France. Why are you majoring in French? Phyllis: 1 choose to concentrate in French because of the introduction it provides to al most every other field of study. When 1 study French, 1 also discover science, history, psy chology, religion, philosophy, art, and litera ture. It widens the scope to gain new perspec tives about old sulqects. 1 like French; I hope to show others why it is worth the time it takes to be learned. These responses make clear that learning a foreign language is not merely an end in it self, but a challenging avenue through which one’s -understanding of other cultures and one’s perspective of life in general may grow and mature. Volatile Team Scores High by SCOTTY MIU.ER When asked about the upcoming spring baseball season, second year head coach Al Ferguson quickly replied, “We’re going to be better! We lost only two seniors from last year’s team, and it doesn’t look as if we’ll have any seniors on the starting nine. And yet we have more expierience in every position.” That rare combination of youth and experience looks to bring a new image for Mars Hill Base ball fans. The Lions are coming off a 9-17 campaign last year with a lot of pre-season hard work. Ferguson states, “The guys all have a tremen dous attitude; they have a desire to win. We have a tough schedule. More than half of the schools we play give aid to their players, and we don’t”. Mars Hill seems to improve with every con test. Their strongest aspect has been hitting. As a team the Lions are hitting at a phenomenal .298 clip. Leading the way is Danny Miller with a percentage of .378, followed by Jeff Davis at .354, Jeff Treadway at .342, and Ricky Anderson at .333. Mars Hill has been averag ing over six runs per game, another sensation al feat. The biggest problem thus far has been pitching. It was the season opening question mark and remains a key for the rest of the schedule. The immediate goal for Coach Ferguson and his players is to get into the District 6 playoffs. The top four teams in the district participate in the tournament, beginning May 10 in Green wood, South Carolina. The Lions have remain ing home games and there are some key contests in store. “An important factor in the outcome of home games is good support from the student body. They really can make a difference in a close ball game,” states Ferguson. As the Lions mature, look for them to more than better last year’s 9-17 mark. In fact, look for an entry into the District 6 playoffs. The remaining regular season games are as follows: April 30, Erskine College, at Due West, S. C.: May 2, Allen University, at Mars Hill, N. C.: May 3, Milligan College, at Milligan Col lege, Tennessee: May 7. Lenoir Rhyne College, at Mars Hill, N. C. ^*neral Washington demonstrates the pool expertise which allowed him to win top honors in the Wren College Union sponsored billiards tournament in March. (Photo by Kirk Hall) LADIES Have your profitable Jean or Apparel Shop! Feature the latest in Jeans, Denims, and Sportswear, $14,850 includes supplies, store, fixtures, training (in your store), beginning inventory, and a grand opening features a well known celebrity. You can he open and earning profits within 15 days! Call us Anytime TOLL FREE 1-800-874-4780' Ask for Mr, James
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