Some people think that it is not necessary
all university students should be required to take at least one class that
teaches the culture of a country other than their own. Maybe they think it is
not useful to learn about the culture of the other country. However, in my
opinion, I think that all university students should be taken the class of the
other country’s culture. It is because of that students can understand their
own country better, and they could have a lot of opportunities to get a job.
First, it provides many opportunities for
students to find job. I think that a language is the representative culture of
one country. As students learn other culture, they also study other language. Therefore,
they are able to look for a job in other country. For example, 6 years ago, in my
country, economic situation was so deadly. So it was so hard for students to
get a job in my country. But some students who can speak well foreign language
did not worry about finding a job. They went abroad where they could speak
language and to be hired.
Second, it helps students to understand
their own country better. It can compare own culture and other country, and
think critically about their own culture. Eventually, students can also think
deeply with themselves. In my case, in my first year student, I took the
understanding of Japanese culture. Then I could understand about the historical
relationship of my country and Japan. So I realized that I did not well know
what about my country. After the class, I made more effort to be aware of my
country.
In conclusion, I strongly believe that it
is necessary for students to attend at least one course about the culture of other
country due to the fact of that above reasons. As the old saying goes on, ‘Don’t
put all your eggs in one basket.’ Through knowing about many different cultures,
students can have wide-open eyes. |