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Command and General Staff
School Language Program |
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1. In Jan 06, CGSC decided to implement a language program and assigned responsibility for the program to the Department of Command and Leadership (DCL). CGSS faculty and Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) instructors have collaborated to update and improve the language program. A summary of some of the significant actions is as follows: |
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a. The first CGSS language classes, Modern Standard Arabic and self-study Pashto, were offered during the May - June 2006 elective term. In September 2006 Modern Standard Arabic was replaced with Iraqi dialect Arabic instruction to make the course more relevant. Pashto self-study was replaced with in class DLI instruction beginning in November elective term. During the spring 2007 term Pashto was changed to Dari, the prominent Afghan Army language and also to be in sync with MiTT training at Ft Riley.
b. During the November 2006 elective term, two self-study languages electives were added to the curriculum to allow all students to study a language of their choice using Rosetta Stone, available through AKO. This elective option is monitored by a DCL instructor to ensure the students perform required Rosetta Stone units for the selected language.
c. DLIFLC created a CAC/CGSC Language Program Manager (PM) position which was established and filled in March 2008. The PM is responsible for language curriculum and all DLI language support requirements for CAC/CGSS.
d. Updated instructional material is consistently integrated into the program of instruction. An extensive list of updated language discs, maps, smart cards, transition handbooks, and more are provided to students in order to allow them to continue their study in preparation for combat operations. |
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2. Currently, there are three elements to the CGSS language program: |
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a. Operational: All US Army officers whose assignments following graduation will result in deployment in support of OIF/OEF are required to take either A761, Iraqi Language Familiarization and Introduction to Arab Culture, or A763, Dari Language Familiarization and Introduction to Afghan Culture, as appropriate. Students who enroll will not be permitted to participate in any elective that requires a TDY during the elective period. Enrollment is open to all other students on a space available basis, priority for spaces to US Army deploying officers. These courses are 48 hour (double Mod) classes, taught by DLIFLC instructors during the normal elective terms.
b. Self-Study: Officers desiring to pursue self-study of a foreign language may receive one elective credit for A765 or A766, Language Self-Study Level I or II, utilizing Rosetta Stone. Students must register through the course instructor. Students may begin taking lessons early and may complete the requirements prior to the completion of the normal elective term.
c. Foundational: In support of the Army Culture and Foreign Language Strategy, US Officers interested in building a foundation for lifelong learning of selected languages may apply for A767, Introductory Chinese; A768, Introductory French; or A769, Introductory Modern Standard Arabic. These courses are being offered in a pilot program beginning with Class 09-02 and incorporate a combination of directed self-study and resident classroom instruction by DLIFLC instructors. |
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