For
It builds cultural understanding and global opportunities.
Against
Many students never use the language later in life.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“If the teachers are good, it's good to learn regardless of actual use. Just like every other subjects in the standard curriculum.”
“It’s one of the only subjects in high school that can be used everyday in the real world.”
“The problem is that most Americans will never use the language or languages they learn and will forget them entirely within a year or two.”
“I disagree, it should never be mandatory. It should be encouraged and easier to pick up, but never mandatory.”