Chinese instruction skyrockets in public school districts

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It looked like students were playing a game in teacher Yajing Li's classroom at West Orange High School recently. Teams took turns in front of the room, acting out "talking on the phone" or "taking a bath" as classmates tried to guess what they were doing.

But the game of charades -- with answers called out in Chinese -- was played for more than fun. Recognizing China's growing importance in the 21st century, West Orange is one of an increasing number of New Jersey school districts now teaching the language.

"Because of the level of economic powerhouse China has become in terms of trade and commerce, we felt it was important to offer a language representative of a true world language," said Ed Acevedo, world language supervisor in the West Orange School District, which began offering Mandarin Chinese in 2007. Some 120 students now study Chinese in eighth grade and high school there.

The number of New Jersey districts teaching Chinese has roughly doubled since 2005, according to Lucy Lee, a Livingston High School Chinese teacher and member of the board of Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey. About 38 districts now offer it, and more are considering it.

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Nationally, the number of Chinese programs in the U.S. increased 200 percent between 2004 and 2008, according to a report issued by the College Board and the Asia Society.

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My college advisor told me to study Mandarin Chinese as my second language.

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My college advisor told me to study Mandarin Chinese as my second language.

Public university? Are you being indoctrinated?

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Yes a public University. After this much college I'd have to say I am aware that profs have agenda's some teach to the right some teach to the left. As far as administration goes with indoctrination I don't think that what is suggested is on the menu out West just yet.

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As far as administration goes with indoctrination I don't think that what is suggested is on the menu out West just yet.

Yeap, you've been indoctrinated

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By the power of Chuck Norris.... you will be healed!

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Does it come with a pin and a certificate?

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"I believe those who wield the baton of the secular progressive agenda bear significant responsibility for the escalation of school shootings. Even conservatives who refuse to speak when evil flourishes must acknowledge some culpability." ~ Chuck Norris

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If school children all learn Chinese in school, will small penises become fashionable?

Edited May 3, 2009 by Randomizer

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If school children all learn Chinese in school, will small penises become fashionable?

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Does anyone know the Mandarin word for schlong?

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My college advisor told me to study Mandarin Chinese as my second language.

i'd think spanish would be a better choice.

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I thought this thread was about Chinese skyrockets?

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Public university? Are you being indoctrinated?

I thought you wanted us to learn Spanish. Are you anti-born or something?

At least make up your mind bro.