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INTRODUCTION: THE FRENCH LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD; CHAPTER 1. THE FRENCH-AMERICAN RELATIONSHIP: THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT; CHAPTER 2. THE FRENCH-AMERICAN RELATIONSHIP IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD; CHAPTER 3. FRENCH LANGUAGE AND FRANCOPHONE CULTURE IN THE US TODAY; CHAPTER 4. THE GLOBAL FRANCOPHONE ENVIRONMENT: TRENDS AND ANALYSIS; CHAPTER 5. THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FRENCH AS A GLOBAL AND LOCAL BUSINESS LANGUAGE; CHAPTER 6. BILINGUALISM: BENEFITS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND ANALYSIS; CHAPTER 7. FRENCH LANGUAGE LEARNING IN THE US; CHAPTER 8. THE FRENCH LANGUAGE AND FRANCOPHONE CULTURE IN THE US: FRENCH AS A HERITAGE LANGUAGE AND GLOBAL COMPETENCY; CONCLUSIONS -- THE FUTURE OF FRENCH -- THE FRENCH LANGUAGE: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE; CONCLUDING THOUGHTS; REFERENCES

Intro -- Preface -- On the Importance of Language in a Globalized World -- Introduction -- Contents -- Part I: The Extent and Impact of the U.S. Foreign Language Deficit -- Chapter 1: The Current Status of Languages in the United States -- Languages in the United States -- Foreign Languages in the Media-Film, Fiction, and Bilingual Celebrities -- The Influences of Other Languages-Loan Words in English -- Chapter 2: The Extent and Impact of the U.S. Foreign Language Deficit -- The Extent of the U.S. Foreign Language Deficit -- The Global Anglophone Foreign Language Deficit -- The Impact of the Foreign Language Deficit -- The Economic Impact of Foreign Languages and Global English -- Chapter 3: The Career Connection-Foreign Languages as a Career Asset: The Importance of Foreign Language Knowledge and Intercultural Competence -- Foreign Language Skills and Transnational Careers -- Foreign Language Education with a Focus on Careers-Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP) and Business Language Studies (BLS) -- Part II: Foreign Language Learning -- Chapter 4: The Importance of Foreign Language Skills in International Education and Education for Global Citizenship -- Languages for International Education -- Multilingualism as a Global Competency -- Education for Global Citizenship -- Cultural Differences -- Foreign Language Skills in the U.S.-The U.S. Foreign Language Deficit versus Global Citizenship -- The European Union and Multilingualism -- Multilingualism and Sustainability -- Chapter 5: A Brief History of Foreign Language Learning in the United States -- Learning a Foreign Language as an Independent Self-Directed Learner -- Advanced Proficiency -- Making the Case for Foreign Language in the United States -- Foreign Language Learning Around the World -- Constructed Languages.

How has the American deficiency in foreign language study affected foreign policy, diplomacy, the economy, and most of all national security. This book showcases how the use of a second language can be helpful in political and economic circumstances. Various policy initiatives are analyzed to discuss their efficiency in bringing languages to American citizens. A recent study found that only 25% of Americans are fluent in a foreign language. Stein-Smith argues that once you remove the first generation immigrant population from those numbers you are left with an extremely negligible number of ci.

Americans are among the least likely in the world to speak another language, and this lack of foreign language skills has a negative impact on the economic and national security of the U.S. and on the careers of individuals. In the U.S. the need for foreign language skills in the workforce is predicted to increase, and many positions requiring foreign language skills cannot always be filled. The need for an increase in foreign language skills in the U.S. and across the Anglophone world has been clearly demonstrated by a series of reports. A strategic social marketing campaign is needed, and in order for the campaign to be effective, the Language Enterprise, defined as the partnership of academe, government, and private enterprise, must play an active role. The "Many Languages One World" Essay Contest and Global Youth Forum is a noteworthy example of a high-profile event made possible by a Language Enterprise collaborative partnership. Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP), especially Business Language Studies (BLS) represent an approach to foreign language education with the potential to transform both our classrooms and the future professional lives of our students