Foreign language and culture program navy

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Temporary Lodging. Things To Do. Special Events Movies. Tickets, Travel and Tours. Travel Tours. Outdoor Recreation Auto and Hobbies. Liberty Programs. Liberty Centers Liberty Activities. This document continues:. The Language Skills, Regional Expertise, and Cultural Awareness Strategy for the Navy and Marine Corps mandates a significant increase in the number of officers and enlisted personnel with foreign language ability and cultural proficiency, stating:.

Skip to main content Skip to footer site map. Languages and Cultures Department. Mission and Goals The Languages and Cultures Department is committed to teaching midshipmen to: communicate effectively in a foreign language and interact in culturally appropriate ways with native speakers of that language; acquire insight into the heritage, cultural values and practices of the foreign country or countries studied; develop disposition and cognitive strategies for lifelong studying of other languages and cultures.

Language Proficiency and National Security One of the highest priorities in the Navy and the other armed services is the development of language and cultural expertise in its officers, civilians, and enlisted ranks.

As the lessons of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom attest, communication and comprehension are enabled through awareness of foreign cultures, regional expertise, and skill in foreign languages. This is an official U.