AZhM slams opening of foreign-language schools

AZhM slams opening of foreign-language schools

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04:00 pm | May 21, 2010 | Social

The National Democratic Union (AZhM) party (chaired by Vazgen
Manukyan) today issued a statement slamming the government’s decision
to open foreign-language schools in Armenia.

"Recently, the RA government submitted to the National Assemble a bill
on making amendments to the RA Law on RA Language". The bill found
deep resonance among the public as the proposed amendments suggest
opening foreign-language schools across Armenia.

Each generation can perceive and preserve its national identity,
culture and history by receiving education in a national school. Now
that globalization threatens nations, especially minorities, the role
of the national school is very essential. All nations seek to preserve
their national values through national schools.

It is wrong to view a language solely as a "subject" taught at schools
or a means of communication. Language has deep spiritual and genetic
roots. Foreign-language schools will bring with them foreign
mentality, foreign psychology, foreign educational system and world
outlook.

The National Democratic Union is against the bill and urges all
interested organizations and individuals to join their efforts against
the bill.