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Re:Computer coding could count for foreign language credit u... by pfranz on Friday May 21, 2021 @01:58AM (#27230956)
Where I grew up it wasn't required for a HS diploma, but necessary for college admission--or something like that.

Under their criteria, ASL (American Sign Language) qualified as a foreign language. The reasoning being that a distinct culture was taught along with the language and Deaf culture qualified. I've never needed it, and could converse using it, but it has stuck with me. Unfortunately, my school dropped it and I ended up taking two years of Spanish that didn't have anywhere near as much impact. Even more than the Pascal/C++ class even though one is a language I've used professionally.

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Re:Computer coding could count for foreign language credit u... by Grustaf on Friday May 21, 2021 @07:58AM (#27232919)
ASL is a foreign language under ANY criteria I'd say. Well unless it's your native language.

Sign languages are not like writing systems, they are distinct languages with their own grammar etc, it's very cool!

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Re:Computer coding could count for foreign language credit u... by yeahr4579 on Friday May 21, 2021 @02:01AM (#27230977)
ASL was so fun to learn! I’ll eventually forget the signs but I hope I remember the letters! The main learning aspect was the culture! A lot of interesting things to learn and talk about!
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