The purpose of the report is to explain why so many different types of people in so many different parts of the country need languages in their work, and why students planning their education in preparation for certain kinds of careers should be aware of these needs. The focus is mainly on language as an auxiliary skill, on the careers in which languages are most likely to be needed and on the ways in which foreign language skills can help in individual jobs. Language as an auxiliary skill is considered in relation to: business, industry, and commerce; civil service; education; law; library science; media; science; service occupations; social sciences; and travel and tourism. Language as a primary skill is also described in the context of careers for language specialists in foreign language teaching and in interpreting and translating. A summary outlines the growing involvement of the U.S. in international business and the increasing importance of foreign languages in nearly every kind of occupation and their implications for students. A brief bibliography of publications relating to careers using languages and a list of useful addresses are appended. (Author/NH).

Offers advice on the job search process and suggests five career paths, including teaching, translating, and educational administration, providing information on working conditions, training and qualifications, and earnings for each path.

An introduction to the field of foreign languages with information about educational preparation, finding a job, and careers in foreign trade, vocations, and government positions.

Publisher Description

Provides a look at the possibilities and training requirements for dozens of jobs involving a wide variety of popular hobbies and interests. This book also provides advice on how readers can put their language savoir to work in the career of their dreams.

"The first half of this book examines the commercial, social, and political implications of American monolingualism. The second half of the book explores the techniques and tools that a working professional can use to acqure functional skills in a new language."--Back cover.