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friday, September 22, 1978 daily nebraskan page 7 Foreign language studies rise after dormant decade By Sara Stopek Interest and enrollment in foreign language courses is up. according to the chairman of UNLs Modern Languages and Literatures department. "Foreign languages are recovering from a 10-year recession," David Gitlitz said. "Spanish is up five percent. German is constant and French is up 10.6 percent this semester. Other languages have all shown marked increases." Gitlitz, said he attributes the increase to three areas. "Learning a language demands an in depth knowledge of English, resulting in foreign fluency and improved English," he said. A second cause is the wave of ethnic awareness in the United States. Cultural interest has taken hold, and the univer sity has met this need with the availa bility of Slavic languages, he said. Lastly, practical applications of the language, including college requirements, taken into account include foreign travel and communication with foreign residents. Gitlitz also said several foreign com panies have domestic offices in Nebraska and they are willing to finance the study of their native language. "Nebraska is high in agricultural exports and foreign market offers many possibili ties," he said. "World problems of the 20th Century contribute to the need of Russian dialect. "Half of South America speaks Portu guese, the remaining SO percent speak Spanish, which maintains highest enroll ment " he said. Department vice-chairman Mark Cory said Spanish has always been the most popular language. Spanish curriculum at the high school level is offered more than other languages, consequently many students have more exposure to Spanish and continue along this line for college requirements. "Spanish-American population is up both in Lincoln and statewide, and many students have Spanish heritage ties. Mexican culture is also enjoying recogni tion in the states," Cory said. Gitlitz said foreign language teaching methods are improving. A grant from the Exxon Foundation to implement the Dart mouth Language Model, a rapid language learning technique, will begin next semes ter. He said assistant Professor of French Nicole Smith will have an opportunity to try the new technique next semester. The department will have a modern lan guage floor in Neihardt Residence Hall next year for Russian, German, French and Spanish students. Gitlitz said speakers outings, films and other group activities will be incorporated. Tricyclists to face obstacles Don't be surprised Saturday afternoon if you see women pedaling tricycles through a jungle, into a rain storm, over sand dunes and carefully dodging buzzard eggs. They will just be taking part in the festi vities of the Phi Psi 500, sponsored by Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity to help raise money for the All University Fund. Jim Dennell, a senior architecture major from Omaha and committee chairman, said the Phi Psi 500 has been held at other Phi Psi chapters around the country. After three years of visiting other chapters' pro grams, Dennell said he decided to try it here. All sorority pledge classes are involved in the race, and have been out selling T- shirts with the Phi Psi logo and tickets for the all-campus dance Saturday night. The sorority pledge who brings in the most money wins a trophy, Dennell said. The festivities begin Friday evening, Dennell said, with a cocktail party for uie queen candidates and tricycle race partici pants. Before the Saturday afternoon race, the Phi Psis will sponsor a French breakfast and a parade. The race begins at 1 pjn. on S Street between 15th and 16th streets where the jungle, rain storm and sand dunes will be erected. The day's activities will be followed by an all-campus dance held at the Cherry Hut at 8 p.m. Dennell said tickets for the dance are available from all Phi Psis or any sorority pledge. o o Sunday Late Night Special SME L30 Reg. 12" Pizza w2 items & 2 COKES 0NLY$4-w Remember to order cokes. 475-7672 feel: frwi dimrv VALID AFTER 9 P.M. SUNDAYS ONLY FRANCHISED AREA ONLY i 'i Ends Tomorrow Friday 10:00 am - 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Don't Miss These Fantastic Savings on New Fall Merchandise Most of the Store on Sale 144 N. 14th O 0 u 0 G (( 1 Precision Haircutting )) )) vt2jf and Styling U jj "the clipper" (! 1 124 N. 12th 432-4214 11 (2 blocks touth of campus on.1 2th) j in-i.--, w-www. if f ADVERTISING MAJORS! The first UNL Ad Club meeting will be: Tuesday, Sept. 26 4:30 pm in the Union (rm. no. will be posted) Guest speaker J.Gregg Smith presenting an award winning campaign. Memberships available! FACafC,B,&P Chesterfield Happy Hour 3:30-6:30 OTTOMSLEY Featuring Dollar Doubles . $125 Pitchers B ID rOTTS Gunny's 13th & Q 475-8007 45c Pounds of Beer The lights are on at C,B,& P's new disco The Yacht Club
